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Black Book Research has announced the 2025 rankings of the top-rated Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) advisory firms based on survey responses from over 1,300 verified client users across U.S. provider organizations. The top firms include Huron Consulting Group, ECG Management Consultants, and SimiTree, each excelling in various healthcare segments. Huron was recognized for its ability to lead complex RCM transformations at scale. ECG was noted for its centralization of billing infrastructures and alignment with value-based care models. SimiTree gained recognition for its expertise in PDGM and automation adoption in post-acute workflows. A significant trend identified was the rising demand for consulting in denials prevention, outsourcing transitions, and enterprise-wide AI readiness. The survey highlighted that 67% of providers have engaged consultants to support AI-readiness assessments, and 56% of organizations are evaluating RCM outsourcing with consultant guidance. Black Book’s evaluation framework used 18 qualitative Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess strategic value, financial accuracy, and automation readiness among other factors.