Why Allergy Practices Are Leaving Over $150,000 on the Table Annually

The report, "Allergy & Immunology RCM KPIs for a Medical Practice: Thought Leadership Volume II – 2026," argues that operational inefficiency is the quiet killer of practice profitability. While medical group operating costs surged 11% in 2025 and overhead has climbed 29.3% over the last five years, revenue growth has struggled to keep pace. The data indicates that nearly 60% of healthcare claims require manual staff intervention before payment, highlighting a systemic failure in billing cycles.

ModuleMD points to preventable issues—such as documentation gaps, eligibility errors, and delayed prior authorizations for biologics—as the primary drivers of revenue leakage. By shifting focus from patient volume to key performance indicators, practices can stabilize their cash flow. Specifically, a three-point improvement in the net collection rate serves as a major financial lever, potentially adding six figures to the bottom line per provider. The report provides a three-tier KPI dashboard designed to align front-office staff, practice managers, and physician owners, offering a blueprint to navigate an increasingly complex reimbursement environment.