For The Love of Revenue Cycle

For The Love of Revenue Cycle

Did you ever wish that you had a physician revenue cycle expert and mentor with over 20 years of experience whispering success secrets in your ear? That's exactly what you will get when you tune into For the Love of Revenue Cycle hosted by me, Vanessa Moldovan. My career and my life have brought me a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait to share with you. My passion is to help others in the industry to reach their full potential and find success in the wonderful, crazy world of physician revenue cycle. Whether you are a beginner, expert, physician, consultant, educator or just plain curious, each episode is designed to immediately apply to your career, business and operations. Join me each week as we tackle the topics, trivia and triumphs of revenue cycle. Let's discover our full potential together.

Episodes

November 4, 2025 51 mins

In this webinar replay, host Vanessa Moldovan leads a discussion on the current state of the revenue cycle management (RCM). The episode kicks off the 'Drive to ViVE' webinar series, focusing on the lead-up to the event next year in Los Angeles, which will feature industry leaders discussing healthcare IT, business, and more. Vanessa addresses the major challenges in RCM, such as rising denial rates, fragmented workflo...

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Conference Season Recap: Maximizing Value from Industry Events In this episode of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa Malon offers a comprehensive review of the conferences she attended this season, including Becker's, HBMA, MGMA, the Medical Cost Containment Series in Chicago, and the Invest Behavioral Health Conference. Vanessa discusses the key takeaways, the value of attending these events, and provides practical advi...

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October 22, 2025 22 mins

In this episode of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa Moldovan engages the community in a live Q&A session. The discussion covers the pressing issue of denials and reimbursement challenges in the healthcare industry. Key topics include recent policy changes by Cigna on automatic downcoding, the implications of DRG downgrades, and strategies for identifying downcoded claims. The episode also addresses how to measure denia...

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In this episode of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle,' we delve into the unique aspects of the orthopedic revenue cycle compared to general Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). The discussion covers four key themes: prior authorization and payer policy awareness, global surgical rules, care settings, and payer types. Practical tips are provided for various stages including scheduling, registration, coding, claims review, payment posti...
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In this first My Take episode, Vanessa reflects on her conversation with Felix Segre and dives deeper into the topic of payment integrity. She breaks down the difference between pre- and post-payment review, the growing role of technology, and why payment integrity looks different for providers, payers, and vendors.

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In this episode of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle', host Vanessa Moldovan and guest Felix Segre, Director of Revenue Integrity, delve into the crucial topic of revenue integrity. With nearly 30 years of experience in revenue cycle management, Vanessa explores Felix's two decades of expertise spanning front, middle, and backend operations. They discuss the significance of revenue integrity, why it should be everyone's r...

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September 16, 2025 42 mins

FTLORC Live Returns with Vanessa Moldovan

In this episode of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa Moldovan shares her extensive industry experience and the mission behind the podcast. Listeners are introduced to Vanessa's background in revenue cycle management, her current role at Agentic AI company Magical, and the goals of the podcast, which include offering practical guidance and fostering comm...

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In this episode of 'For The Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa Moldovan and expert Doug Hires discuss crucial strategies for revenue cycle management (RCM) leaders in their first 90 days. Doug, with decades of healthcare operations experience, provides actionable guidance on assessing priorities, making a case for technology investments, and achieving quick wins to build credibility. The episode emphasizes the import...

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Preparing for Tech Downtime in Healthcare: Key Strategies and Insights with Darlene Vendittelli

In this episode of 'For The Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa Muldoon and guest Darlene Vendittelli, Director of Digital Revenue Management at South Coast Health, discuss crucial strategies to prepare for technology downtime in healthcare settings. The conversation ...

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Navigating Automation in Revenue Cycle Management with Michael Laukaitis
In this episode of 'For The Love of Revenue Cycle', host Vanessa Moldovan dives into the world of automation with healthcare IT expert Michael Laukaitis. With over two decades of experience, Mike shares his journey from rural Montana to UT Southwestern, highlighting the evolution of automation in healthcare. The discussion covers the importance of evaluating p...

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Mastering Payment Analysis: Best Practices with Stacy Calvaruso In this episode of 'For The Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa Moldovan and expert Stacy Calvaruso discuss the often-overlooked yet crucial topic of payment analysis. The episode differentiates between contract modeling and payment analysis, addressing common issues like underpayments and silent downcoding. They share actionable steps for ensuring proper payment usin...

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In this inaugural live Q&A episode, Vanessa Moldovan, CEO of For the Love of Revenue Cycle, answers real-time questions on denials, RCM technology gaps, billing strategies, and more. Tune in for practical insights on tech adoption, denial resolution, and how to evaluate in-house vs. outsourced billing.

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In this episode of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle,' host Vanessa welcomes Dr. Greg Hobbs, the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Milagro, a provider of autonomous coding solutions for healthcare.

Dr. Hobbs discusses his background as an emergency physician, his journey through the academic and IT sectors, and his subsequent focus on healthcare technology. The conversation delves into the challenges and benefits of adopting tec...

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In this episode, Vanessa is joined by Dugan Winkie with Cedar to explore the integration of innovation within the revenue cycle. The discussion focuses on patient accounts receivable (AR) and the transformative role of technology in making patient financial experiences more efficient and personalized. Dugan shares insights from his career and Cedar's approach to bridging the gap between technology and revenue cycle management. The ...

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Episode Summary:

Conferences can be a game-changer for your career, whether you attend in person or virtually. In this episode, we dive into how to maximize your return on investment (ROI) from industry conferences, choose the right events, and make the most of opportunities—even if you can't attend in person.

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• The tangib...

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January 26, 2025 60 mins

Navigating Denial Management and Best Practices in Medical Billing

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In this episode, we dive into the latest trends and challenges in the world of healthcare denials, focusing on payer-driven issues and solutions. The discussion spans denial trends, specifically around inpatient DRG downgrades, and the nuances of navigating denials and claim processes. We also cover technology gaps, regulatory shifts, and emerging solutions in the revenue cycle, particu...

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October 31, 2024 57 mins

Mastering Payer Defense

In this episode, Vanessa Moldovan, CEO and founder of 'For the Love of Revenue Cycle,' dives deep into the complexities of downcoding and mastering payer defense strategies. She discusses essential steps including understanding contracts, interacting effectively with payers, and leveraging legal options and state insurance commissions. Vanessa also shares insights gathered from a healthcare attorney speciali...

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Transforming Healthcare Revenue Cycle with Technology and Human Expertise

Join Vanessa Moldovan, CEO and founder of For the Love of Revenue Cycle as she delves into the intersection of innovative technology and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). Discover the critical role of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Software as a Service (SaaS) in optimizing financial processes and patient data...

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