How popular isChange Healthcare in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 6.6K branded searches for Change Healthcare in United States which is down 70.3% over the last 12 months. Change Healthcare holds 1.8% estimated Share of Search among United States revenue cycle management platforms and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Optum80%
Waystar16.1%
Change Healthcare1.8%
R1 RCM1.8%
Conifer Health0.43%
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Which revenue cycle management platforms compete with Change Healthcare?
Share of Search by month for Optum, Waystar, Change Healthcare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Optum | Waystar | Change Healthcare | R1 RCM | Conifer Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.7% | 15.6% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 81% | 13.3% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.1% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.9% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.8% | 16% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.8% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 80.1% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 77% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.1% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.8% | 16% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 80% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 80% | 301K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.1% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 1.8% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 1.8% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.43% | 1.6K | +60% | +0.2 points |
1.
Optum80%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Waystar16.1%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.8%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
R1 RCM1.8%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.43%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +60% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Change Healthcare changed in United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Change Healthcare in United States fell from 22.2K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Change Healthcare’s estimated Share of Search among revenue cycle management platforms in United States decreased from 4.7% to 1.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Change Healthcare’s estimated Share of Search among revenue cycle management platforms in United States peaked at 4.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.7% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States revenue cycle management platforms in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Change Healthcare rose from 4th to 3rd among revenue cycle management platforms in United States.

In September 2026, R1 RCM fell from 3rd to 4th among revenue cycle management platforms in United States.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Waystar in United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Optum in United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 301K in September 2026.
How is Change Healthcare measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Change Healthcare’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
- change healthcare
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