ClearBalance HealthCare^® announced its annual Top Performer awards recently, marking the seventh consecutive year to recognize health systems that excel at creating a positive patient financial experience. Judging criteria include achievement to lower bad debt, AR days’ reduction, low program default and overall patient experience, based on calendar year 2021 results. The 15 winners represent a nationwide mix of large, multistate health systems along with single healthcare facilities.

ClearBalance has honored 25 unique health systems as Top Performers since 2016. This year’s winners include veterans and newcomers. Overall:

• Nine organizations have won the Top Performer award two times or more
• Four health systems are being recognized for the first time in 2022