Change Healthcare (Optum) vs Candid Health
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
Change Healthcare (Optum) ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #11) for Practice administrators, CFOs, and billing leaders at hospitals, physician groups, and specialty practices. One of the largest US clearinghouses, with a 2024 outage on its record.
At a glance
| Change Healthcare (Optum) | Candid Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Very large clearinghouse and payer reach | API-first automated billing engine |
| Pricing | $$$ (custom, per-transaction) | $$$ (percentage of collections or per-claim, custom) |
| HQ | Nashville, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2019 |
Change Healthcare (Optum)
One of the largest US clearinghouses, with a 2024 outage on its record.
www.optum.com/en/business/insights/change-healthcare.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026)
Candid Health
Automation-first, API-native billing engine for digital health.
www.joincandidhealth.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026)
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