The Hidden Cost of Claim Denials in Healthcare Medical claim denials are one of healthcare’s most expensive inefficiencies. Every rejected claim represents lost revenue, delayed payments, and wasted staff time. Studies show that around 10% of medical claims are initially denied, and more than half are never resubmitted. For hospitals and physician practices, that means millions of dollars in lost reimbursements every year. Traditional denial management—chasing down denials, correcting them, and resubmitting—is costly and slow. Enter predictive analytics. By combining advanced data modeling with machine learning, healthcare organizations can now identify and prevent denials before they occur. The result: faster payments, fewer rejections, and a more efficient revenue cycle. What …