April 28, 2026 · 5 min read
What It Measures
Net collection rate shows how much of the reimbursement you were entitled to that you actually collected — after contractual adjustments.
A Healthy Benchmark
A net collection rate below 95% usually means preventable revenue is slipping away through write-offs and unworked denials.
How to Improve It
Tighten denial management, A/R follow-up and underpayment recovery to close the gap between allowed and collected amounts.
Key takeaways
- Calculate net collection rate
- Aim for 95%+
- Recover underpayments
- Work every denial