Healthcare Finance Leaders Identify Top Software Solutions Across U.S. Hospital Segments Based on Real-World Results, ROI, and Financial Outcomes
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / Black Book Market Research, the independent healthcare tech & services survey firm, has released its highly anticipated rankings for End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Software Vendors, based on survey responses from 11,550 validated RCM professionals, finance leaders, IT users, and clinical billing stakeholders conducted Q3 2024 - Q2 2025. This year's survey examined performance across four key hospital segments: large hospitals and IDNs, community hospitals, small/rural hospitals, and academic medical centers with clinics and outreach. Each top-performing vendor demonstrated excellence across 18 universal RCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and an additional 6 AI and automation-specific KPIs, including denial prevention, compliance, financial impact, usability, and AI transparency.
Large Hospitals and Health Systems / IDNs
Top Vendor: Waystar
Recognized for: Enterprise Scalability, AI-Driven Denial Management, and Deep EHR Interoperability
Waystar topped the category for large health systems, earning industry-leading scores in automation, AI transparency, predictive analytics, and client-reported ROI. Clients highlighted the platform's reliability in reducing denials, accelerating reimbursement, and adapting to large-scale, multi-entity environments.
Community Hospitals
Top Vendor: The SSI Group
Recognized for: Compliance-First Design, Mid-Market Customization, and Clean Claims Precision
SSI Group was rated highest among community hospital respondents, noted for its ability to balance affordability with powerful payer rules logic, revenue integrity support, and flexible integrations-especially valued by CFOs at mid-sized and regional systems.
Small and Rural Hospitals
Top Vendor: TruBridge
Recognized for: Affordability, Ease of Use, and Reliable Denial Prevention Tools
TruBridge led in satisfaction among small and rural providers, with survey respondents citing intuitive workflows, rapid training curves, strong customer support, and measurable impact on revenue capture-particularly with limited staff and resources.
Academic Medical Centers with Clinics and Outreach
Top Vendor: Waystar
Recognized for: Advanced AI Capabilities, Research Compliance, and Multisite Integration
Academic institutions ranked Waystar highest for its ability to support outpatient clinics, research compliance needs, and diverse specialty billing. Its performance in AI governance, audit readiness, and transparency set it apart in complex academic environments.
"As margin pressures and workforce shortages intensify across all hospital types, the need for end-to-end RCM platforms that drive measurable financial performance has become mission-critical," said Doug Brown, Founder and President of Black Book.
"Waystar, The SSI Group, and TruBridge have not only led their respective segments in 2025 but have consistently earned top rankings in prior years reflecting sustained client satisfaction, loyalty, and the agility to evolve with today's complex RCM demands. These vendors continue to set the standard in both foundational revenue cycle functions and next-generation automation."
Survey Methodology
Black Book's rigorous methodology includes crowd-sourced polling over an 11-month period from RCM users in hospitals, clinics, and integrated delivery systems. All vendors were evaluated using a comprehensive framework of 24 KPIs, 18 universal and 6 AI-focused, covering financial outcomes, operational efficiency, ethical practices, and technology performance. Respondents assessed vendors without pre-screening or sponsorship influence, and 200 RCM vendor representatives participated to assist in refining the industry KPI framework. Notably, 93% of respondents stated the RCM-specific KPIs used in the 2025 report were "critically needed to properly differentiate vendor performance.
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Each 40 page 2025 report includes complete performance scoring for the top 20 vendors in each category. Competitive insights, market share forecasts, and implementation satisfaction scores are available for licensing. Contact research@blackbookmarketresearch.com for access and distribution rights.
About Black Book Market Research
Black Book Market Research LLC is the premier source for crowdsourced, unbiased performance evaluations of healthcare IT and managed services. With a legacy dating back to 2004, Black Book provides industry-standard insights based on validated user feedback, influencing purchasing decisions for hospitals, medical groups, health plans, and government agencies worldwide including health provider finance and revenue cycle management solutions.
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