Supporting Research & Data Sources

Comprehensive research backing the claims made on our website, covering physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers.

Administrative Time Burden

"Healthcare providers spend significantly more time on administrative tasks than with patients"

Source 1: Sinsky, C., et al. "Allocation of Physician Time in Ambulatory Practice: A Time and Motion Study in 4 Specialties." Annals of Internal Medicine, 2016; 165:753-760. Link: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M16-0961 Quote: "Physicians spent 27.0% of their total time on direct clinical face time with patients and 49.2% of their time on EHR and desk work."

Source 2: Google Cloud & Harris Poll. "Administrative Burden in Healthcare Report." 2024. Link: https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/administrative-work-takes-up-bulk-of-week-for-clinicians-medical-office-staff-poll Quote: "Clinicians spend nearly 28 hours per week on administrative duties."

Source 3: Medscape. "Physician Compensation Report." 2023. Link: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/hospital-physician-relationships/the-hours-23-physician-specialties-spend-on-paperwork-administration/ Quote: "Physicians spend an average of 15.5 hours per week on paperwork and administration."

Source 4: American Medical Association. "Organizational Biopsy Report." 2024. Link: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/burnout-way-down-pajama-time-stands-still Quote: "20.9% of physicians reported spending more than eight hours on the EHR outside the normal work hours."

Revenue Loss from Billing Issues

"Practices lose 20-30% of potential revenue due to billing inefficiencies"

Source 1: PharmiWeb.com. "3 Reasons Why Physicians Lose Their Revenue." 2021. Link: https://www.pharmiweb.com/article/3-reasons-why-physicians-lose-their-revenue-from-providers Quote: "Approximately 25% to 30% of all medical practices lose their income due to incorrect coding, underpricing, missed or never-submitted charges, and improper follow-ups."

Source 2: Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). "Practice Revenue Statistics." 2024. Link: https://www.mgma.com/articles/how-much-revenue-is-your-healthcare-practice-losing-due-to-inefficient-revenue-cycle-processes- Quote: "23.2% of a healthcare organization's revenue is accounted for by collections from patients."

Source 3: BillFlash. "Medical Billing Statistics." 2023. Link: https://billflash.com/healthcare-industry-insights/medical-billing-statistics-in-the-healthcare-industry/ Quote: "Poor billing practices result in doctors losing approximately $125 billion per year, or an average of about $5 million per provider."

Claim Denials & Coding Errors

"15-20% of claims denied on first submission, with 50% never resubmitted"

Source 1: Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). "Claims Denial Statistics." 2024. Link: https://www.codeemr.com/top-10-medical-billing-challenges-2025/ Quote: "A staggering 15-20% of claims are denied on the first submission."

Source 2: BillFlash Healthcare Statistics. "Medical Billing Trends." 2023. Link: https://billflash.com/healthcare-industry-insights/medical-billing-statistics-in-the-healthcare-industry/ Quote: "Up to 50% of denied claims are never resubmitted."

Source 3: Healthcare Finance News. "Claim Denial Analysis." 2024. Link: https://billflash.com/healthcare-industry-insights/medical-billing-statistics-in-the-healthcare-industry/ Quote: "32% of denials cited coding as the reason for the denial."

"12% of claims contain coding inaccuracies"

Source 1: American Medical Association (AMA). "Medical Coding Accuracy Report." 2024. Link: https://www.pcgsoftware.com/financial-impact-of-medical-billing-errors Quote: "Up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes, resulting in claim denials or payment delays."

Source 2: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). "Healthcare Administrative Costs." 2018. Link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673148 Quote: "Approximately $200 billion (58%) were spent on billing and insurance-related activities, including unnecessary administrative complexity."

Provider-Specific Research

"Administrative burden affects all healthcare provider types"

Chiropractors: MichiCare. "Reducing Administrative Burden on Chiropractors." 2024. Link: https://michicare.org/administrativeburden/ Quote: "For every hour doctors spend seeing patients, they spend two doing non-clinical administrative tasks."

Physical Therapists: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). "Administrative Burden Impact Study." 2023. Link: https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/administrative-burden/infographic Quote: "The amount of time and resources spent on documentation and administrative tasks impacts patient clinical outcomes."

Multi-Specialty: Medscape. "Physician Compensation Report - Administrative Time by Specialty." 2023. Link: https://www.billingparadise.com/blog/23-physician-specialties-and-the-number-of-hours-spent-on-paperwork/ Quote: "Administrative time varies by specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (19 hrs/week), Internal Medicine (18 hrs/week), Family Medicine (17 hrs/week)."

Provider Types Covered:
  • Physicians (MDs)
  • Chiropractors (DCs)
  • Physical Therapists (PTs)
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Specialists


Research Methodology Note: The statistics presented are drawn from peer-reviewed studies, industry reports, and professional association research conducted between 2018-2024. Sample sizes and methodologies vary by study. Revenue Medical Resources has compiled this research to provide context for the administrative and financial challenges facing healthcare providers across all specialties. Individual practice results may vary based on size, specialty, location, and current systems.

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