Waystar vs Change Healthcare (Optum)
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
Waystar ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Practice administrators, CFOs, and billing leaders at hospitals, physician groups, and specialty practices. Best-in-class clearinghouse with a near-99% clean claim rate across 5,000-plus payers.
At a glance
| Waystar | Change Healthcare (Optum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Highest clean claim rate | Very large clearinghouse and payer reach |
| Pricing | $$$ ($200 to $500/provider/mo est. plus per-claim fees) | $$$ (custom, per-transaction) |
| HQ | Louisville, USA | Nashville, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2007 |
Waystar
Best-in-class clearinghouse with a near-99% clean claim rate across 5,000-plus payers.
www.waystar.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026)
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)
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