How popular isR1 RCM in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 22.2K branded searches for R1 RCM worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. R1 RCM holds 4% estimated Share of Search among revenue cycle management platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Optum81%
- Waystar13.3%
- R1 RCM4%
- Change Healthcare1.5%
- Conifer Health0.23%
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Which revenue cycle management platforms compete with R1 RCM?
Share of Search by month for Optum, Waystar, R1 RCM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Optum | Waystar | R1 RCM | Change Healthcare | Conifer Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.1% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.27% |
| Nov 2025 | 79% | 13% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.7% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 81% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.7% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 81.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.4% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.7% | 13.3% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 13.3% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 81% | 450K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.3% | 74K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.5% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.23% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points |
1.Optum
81%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.Waystar
13.3%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.R1 RCM
4%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.5%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.23%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between R1 RCM and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for R1 RCM changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for R1 RCM worldwide held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, R1 RCM’s estimated Share of Search among revenue cycle management platforms worldwide peaked at 4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, R1 RCM rose from 4th to 3rd among revenue cycle management platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for revenue cycle management platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
R1 RCM’s estimated Share of Search among revenue cycle management platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.3% to 4% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Change Healthcare worldwide fell 70.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 8.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Conifer Health worldwide fell 18.8% over 11 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Waystar worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in August 2026.
How is R1 RCM measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using R1 RCM’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- r1 rcm
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