The Healthcare Business Management Association (HBMA) Data Science Committee is pleased to share the results of its most recent Fee Survey, an important milestone in the association’s commitment to providing meaningful, actionable insights to its members. Designed to equip revenue cycle professionals with data they can trust, the Fee Survey serves as a vital benchmarking tool for understanding market dynamics in medical billing and management services. With this latest edition, the survey saw a substantial rise in participation – an encouraging sign of growing trust, relevance, and engagement from the HBMA membership.
This year’s Fee Survey participation increased significantly over the previous cycle, marking a noteworthy shift in member involvement. The increase reflects not only a higher response count, but a deeper commitment from members to collectively elevate the data resources that support their work. This growth can be attributed to several factors: a rising interest in reliable benchmarking data, heightened awareness of the survey’s practical benefits, and increasing confidence in the Data Science Committee’s ability to deliver trustworthy insights.
More members are recognizing the power of shared data to inform decisions, optimize pricing strategies, and position their organizations competitively in our complex healthcare industry. The strength of this engagement underscores the value the HBMA community places on collaboration, transparency, and informed advocacy.
The Data Science Committee remains focused on its core mission: delivering transparent, high-quality, and useful data products to HBMA members. Committee members approach each survey cycle with an eye towards rigor, relevance, and real-world application. The committee’s commitment extends beyond just collecting data; it includes curating information in ways that directly support members in contract negotiations, strategic planning, and daily decision-making.
The Fee Survey is a critical asset for HBMA members since it provides reliable benchmarks that enable organizations to assess where they stand in terms of pricing and fee structures. This data is essential when preparing for contract negotiations, ensuring fair rates, and identifying regional or specialty-specific market trends.
Unlike anecdotal information or outdated reports, the Fee Survey delivers fresh, peer-sourced data grounded in the realities of today’s medical billing environment. Members rely on this report to validate internal strategies, uncover new opportunities, and demonstrate value to clients and partners alike.
The success of the Fee Survey is a direct result of member participation. The Data Science Committee extends its sincere gratitude to every individual and organization that took the time to contribute to this year’s record-breaking response. Your participation directly shapes the accuracy, relevance, and impact of the final report.
By continuing to engage in data initiatives like this, members not only enhance their own operations, but also support the broader HBMA community in setting industry standards and driving collective progress.
As the committee looks to the future, several exciting initiatives are on the horizon. Enhanced reporting formats, interactive dashboards, and refined survey tools are already in development, and are all shaped by member input. The committee also invites new ideas, questions, and contributors to help expand the scope and impact of future data projects.
“Our mission is simple: deliver data that drives smarter decisions. This year’s incredible response tells us we’re on the right path – and we’re just getting started.”
With momentum building, HBMA’s Data Science Committee remains more committed than ever to help members harness the power of data that truly matters. We meet for a one hour Zoom call on the third Tuesday of the month and are looking for HBMA members who are committed to working collaboratively to create valuable surveys that benefit our members.
If you are interested in becoming more involved with HBMA and want to explore the Data Science Committee, please send an email to the National Office at info@hbma.org and they will put you in contact with the committee for an introduction.