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CNL August '26
πΌ Hello Medimap Community,
Most clinics assume their billing is reasonably tight. The data says otherwise. This month, we are breaking down the silent revenue leak that affects nearly every practice in Canada.
Plus, a skin cancer vaccine just cleared a major milestone, tick-bite fevers are sending patients to clinics, and ultrasound wait times are pushing Canadians hours away from home. π
DEEP DIVE
π° The Revenue You Earned and Never Collected
A survey found that 90 percent of physicians had claims rejected in a single year. But rejected claims are only the visible layer. Underneath sits the revenue earned and never collected: services rendered, improperly coded, or written off before anyone added them up. Most practices have no idea what their number is.
Sneak Peek Inside:
How billing leakage actually works and why it is so easy to miss
Common reasons claims get rejected or underpaid
What a billing audit looks like and what clinics consistently find
NEWSFLASH
π A Skin Cancer Vaccine Just Cleared Its Biggest Clinical Trial
A melanoma mRNA vaccine showed strong results in a major phase three trial. The findings have real implications for how dermatology and oncology practices counsel high-risk patients.
π Fever and Chills After a Tick Bite Are Showing Up in Clinics
Tick-borne illness presentations are rising across the country as the season peaks. Clinicians are seeing more patients presenting with fever, chills, and fatigue after outdoor exposure.
π« TB Symptoms Are Worth Screening for as Outbreaks Spread
Tuberculosis cases are climbing in several Canadian cities, with health authorities urging clinicians to maintain a low threshold for screening. Know the presentation and who to prioritize.
β±οΈ Ultrasound Wait Times Are Now Measured in Months
Imaging backlogs are affecting patient flow and referral timelines across the country. Understanding the scope of the delay helps clinics set expectations and triage more effectively.
YOUR TAKE
π° Money Talks
Billing is one of the most under-optimized parts of running a clinic.
Have you ever done a formal billing audit at your practice? |
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π Thanks for reading! See you next month.



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