Denials are often treated as operational setbacks, but they can be one of the clearest signals of compliance and control breakdowns within the revenue cycle. This session reframes denials as actionable audit insights, highlighting how patterns in medical necessity, authorization, coding, and documentation denials can reveal deeper risks across processes, systems, and internal controls. 

Presented by leaders in revenue cycle consulting and internal audit, this session bridges the gap between operations and audit functions. Attendees will learn how to leverage denial data to inform risk assessments, strengthen internal audit plans, and drive targeted compliance and process improvements. Drawing on real-world experience in internal audits, compliance testing, and revenue cycle optimization, presenters will provide practical strategies to align audit and revenue cycle teams, enhance revenue integrity, and reduce audit exposure while improving financial performance.