2026 Dental RCM Trends & Insights Report

Navigating the Efficiency Paradox: Benchmarks from 160+ Industry Leaders

Collection rates are high, but the manual labor required to sustain them is breaking the system.
We surveyed over 160 RCM professionals, from Practice Administrators to DSO Executives, to uncover why 63% of practices report strong revenue but exhausted teams. Discover the "Efficiency Paradox" and the specific strategies top organizations are using to fix it in 2026.
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  • The 2026 Benchmarks: Compare your Denial Rates, Staff Turnover, and Days in A/R against national averages.
  • The Strategic Shift: How to manage the 31% rise in patient financial responsibility—the #1 driver for the year ahead.
  • The Automation Roadmap: Why 58% of the market is adopting AI for verification and payment posting.
  • Expert Playbooks: Tactical advice from RCM Directors at Great Lakes Dental Partners, Peak Dental Services, and EPIC 4 Specialty Partners.
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