Navigating AI, Audits, and New Testing: A Practical Revenue Guide for Labs in 2026

AI is reshaping laboratory revenue cycle management, and payers are using advanced algorithms to audit, deny, and recoup payments at a faster pace than ever. But which AI tools and workflows actually work for labs, and which are just hype?

Join Lighthouse Lab Services and SYNERGEN Health for a clear, practical overview of the current uses of AI in lab billing, coding, and denial management. This session will explain how payers are using AI to review claims, what automation tools can reliably improve in your RCM workflow, and where human oversight is still essential for accuracy and compliance.

The discussion will also explore which laboratory test categories in 2026 present strong opportunities for growth, helping lab leaders align new testing decisions with payer behavior, audit trends, and reimbursement sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

• What’s real vs. hype in AI-driven lab billing and RCM automation
• Which testing areas offer safer paths for growth in 2026
• How payers use AI to target lab claims and trigger audits
• Reliable AI use cases for coding, documentation review, and eligibility
• Compliance risks to watch when adopting automated workflows

Designed for lab owners, billing managers, compliance leaders, and pathology groups, this session offers actionable insight to help you protect revenue and improve reimbursement strategy in the year ahead.