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Signature Performance Named a Becker’s Healthcare Top Place to Work and a Best Places to Work in Omaha Sustained Excellence Award Winner for 2026
Signature Performance has been named a Becker's Healthcare Top Place to Work in Healthcare for 2026 and has received the Best Places to Work in Omaha Sustained Excellence Award , presented by Baird Holm LLP and sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber. Together, these recognitions reflect the Signature's sustained investment in its people and the culture that supports consistent, high-quality RCM outcomes for its clients. Becker's Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2

Signature Performance
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When Health Insurance Premiums Surge: Why Healthcare Administrative Efficiency Is A Strategic Imperative
As of January 1, 2026, millions of Americans woke up to a new and sobering financial reality: their monthly health‑insurance premiums skyrocketed overnight , in some cases doubling or exceeding their mortgage payments. This surge follows the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies on December 31, 2025, a change that is already rippling through households, health systems, and the broader economy. Data across multiple independent analyses paint a consist

David Isaacks
Feb 243 min read


Signature Performance Appoints David Isaacks as CEO as Part of Planned Leadership Evolution
Signature Performance appoints David Isaacks as CEO to bring deep expertise and healthcare leadership to the firm.

Signature Performance
Feb 183 min read


Aligning Incentives in Healthcare Partnerships
Why Healthcare Organizations Need Partners Built for Transparency, Accountability, and Long-Term Outcomes Hospitals and health systems are navigating a demanding reality: financial pressure, workforce shortages, complex reimbursement dynamics, and growing expectations to modernize. Yet progress can feel slow, especially when leaders are also managing aging systems, limited information technology capacity, and high operational risk. At the same time, the vendor landscape is

Matt Leshy
Feb 103 min read


Financial Resilience Takes Center Stage at the HFMA Western Region Symposium
Staying current on industry trends and building meaningful connections is essential for Healthcare Revenue Cycle Professionals navigating today's complex landscape. With rising labor costs, evolving reimbursement models, and increasing regulatory complexity, staying informed is critical for long-term organizational success. Understanding emerging trends allows healthcare leaders to innovate in ways that improve patient outcomes , operational efficiency, and financial performa

Josh Robinson
Jan 293 min read


Signature Performance Celebrates Dawn Wierzbicki’s Dual Recognition: 2025 FORUM IT 100 Award & ACCELERATE 125 Health IT Award
Signature Performance is proud to celebrate and recognize the exceptional leadership and impact of Dawn Wierzbicki, Chief Federal Business Development Officer, who has recently been honored with two prestigious recognitions in federal healthcare and technology: the 2025 FORUM IT 100 Award and the ACCELERATE 125 Health IT Award. By advancing modernization strategies that enhance efficiency and long-term sustainability, Dawn helps enable federal agencies to reinvest administra

Signature Performance
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Freeing Up Revenue for the Bedside: How Signature Performance Prepares Health Systems for NPG 12
Unlocking Resources for Patient Care by Streamlining Administrative Operations Beginning January 1, 2026, The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal, NPG 12, will redefine how hospitals think about providing safe care. For the first time, staffing and competency will be formally scored as safety measures, requiring healthcare organizations to demonstrate the correct number of people and documented competence on every shift. For many health systems already navigating

Signature Performance
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Signature Performance Welcomes David Isaacks as Chief Advisory Officer
Signature Performance announced today that David Isaacks has joined its Executive Leadership Team as Chief Advisory Officer, effective immediately. Isaacks comes to Signature after a distinguished 20-year career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, most recently serving as Regional Chief Executive Officer (Network Director) for the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network, the largest integrated network in the nation’s largest health system. He led a $10.7 billion enterprise o

Signature Performance
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Celebrating Service: How Signature’s Customer Experience Center is Transforming Healthcare
Each October, many organizations around the world pause to celebrate Customer Service Week . At Signature Performance, this celebration...

Signature Performance
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Fortune Media and Great Place to Work Name Signature Performance to 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care™ List
Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Signature Performance for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ List. Signature is proud to be recognized for the first time on this prestigious list, debuting at #13 among the Top 50 in Health Care in the Large Business category. At Signature Performance, we are committed to being an organization that values performance, connection, flexibility, growth, and well-being as we pursue our mission of improving th

Signature Performance
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Innovation in Action: Signature Performance's Review on DHITS 2025
In an ever-evolving industry such as healthcare, it’s important for healthcare professionals to stay current on trends, technologies, and...

Signature Performance
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Beyond the Bottom Line: How Privately Owned Firms like Signature Performance Put Healthcare First
In today’s complex healthcare landscape, choosing the right partner or vendor can be the difference between smooth operational efficiency...

Signature Performance
Aug 20, 20252 min read


From Denials to Dollars: Six Strategies to Boost Collections and Improve Cash Flow
In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, optimizing collections and cash flow is paramount for the sustained financial health and operational success of healthcare organizations. The efficient management of revenue streams is essential to consistent cash flow, timely reimbursement, and minimized revenue leakage. Implementing strategic initiatives to enhance collections not only fosters financial stability but also facilitates improved patient care, operational efficiency, and

Signature Performance
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Enhancing The Healthcare Experience With The Digital Front Door
The average healthcare consumer is looking for more than just medical treatment—they are seeking convenience, transparency, and the...

Signature Performance
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Elevating Healthcare Experiences: The Importance of Contact Center Excellence
For healthcare organizations seeking to provide compassionate, efficient, and effective care, contact center excellence is no longer optional; it is essential. At Signature Performance, we understand that a contact center is not just a support function—but a portal to the healthcare experience as a whole. When we first launched our contact center in 2019, we intentionally named our operation the Customer Experience Center because we knew our objective was to provide positive

Signature Performance
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Signature Performance Earns 2025 VETS Indexes Three-Star Employer Award - Six Years Strong
Signature Performance is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a 2025 VETS Indexes Three-Star Employer, marking our sixth...

Signature Performance
May 21, 20252 min read


Signature Performance Awarded Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
We are proud to announce that Signature Performance has been awarded the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health...

Signature Performance
May 1, 20251 min read


Five Strategies to Successfully Manage Healthcare Administrative Costs
The challenge of ballooning administrative costs is complex and multifaceted. While no single solution exists, there are ways to curb the...

Signature Performance
Apr 16, 20252 min read


The Cost of Healthcare in the United States: Addressing Rising Administrative Costs and Burdens
While the purpose of healthcare is healing and recovery, business administration has become an increasingly essential part of the system. Healthcare administration enables organizations to manage resources, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality care to patients. But in recent years, healthcare administrative costs have skyrocketed at an unsustainable rate, creating a massive burden on the system. Administrative expenses now account for 40% of total healthca

Signature Performance
Apr 9, 20255 min read


Signature Performance, ClaimsXM: Now Authorized by FedRAMP®, built on Microsoft Azure Government Cloud, and Powered by Cognizant’s TriZetto® Core Administration Software Products
Signature Performance is proud to announce that our managed service offering, ClaimsXM, has achieved the Federal Risk and Authorization...

Signature Performance
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Shifting the Landscape: Signature Performance's ClaimsXM Receives Disruptive Tech Award
Previously recognized by the Disruptive Tech Awards for Automation, ClaimsXM’s data-driven approach to streamlining healthcare...

Signature Performance
Mar 19, 20252 min read
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