What Is Insurance Eligibility Verification? Insurance eligibility verification is the process of confirming a patient’s active insurance coverage, plan details, and benefits before medical services are provided. It ensures that healthcare providers get paid accurately and on time while preventing denials caused by missing, expired, or incorrect insurance information. Eligibility verification is the first and…
Health Care Professionals' Guide to Understanding Inpatient Prospective Payments (IPPS) Navigating the complex landscape of healthcare payments can be a daunting task for professionals in the field. One critical component that deserves your attention is the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). This comprehensive guide is designed to demystify the intricacies of IPPS, offering healthcare professionals…
Mastering Patient Insurance Verification: A Step-by-Step Guide for Healthcare Professionals Navigating the complexities of patient insurance eligibility verification can often feel like traversing a maze. For healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate verification is crucial—not only for streamlining operations but also for providing exceptional care. Every day, staff members face the challenge of confirming coverage, understanding policy…
Within the Fast–Track world of healthcare revenue cycle management, one recurring challenge continues to plague hospitals, physician practices, and billing companies: unidentified or inactive insurance coverage. Every year, providers leave billions of dollars uncollected due to the presence of missed or outdated patient insurance information. This is where Insurance Discovery Software comes into play—transforming how…
With over five billion medical claims processed annually, the healthcare industry faces immense pressure. As healthcare demand increases, the complexity of claims processing also increases, leading to significant challenges. Healthcare providers are overwhelmed by repetitive tasks, leaving little time for patient care, while insurers struggle with increasing claim denials and fraudulent activities. Those inefficiencies delay…
Ever feel like insurance verification is like a game of roulette? One wrong spin and suddenly, you’re dealing with denied claims, frustrated patients, and hours lost chasing paperwork. Hospitals and healthcare facilities have used manual verification processes for too long and the result? - delayed patient care and increased stress for staff. Did you know…
Managing insurance claims in the healthcare industry is often as challenging as delivering top-notch care for your patients. Whether you’re running a lab or a pharmacy, the burdens of claim denials, coding errors, and long reimbursement delays might be all too familiar. According to a survey by Experian Health, 70% of healthcare leaders stated that…
Automation is the key to success, says more than 80% of healthcare professionals, according to Cognizant’s 2023 Survey. Automation in healthcare is using AI-powered automated tools and software applications to boost productivity, streamline operations, and enhance communication. These systems help with patient scheduling, data management, and reminders. Its goal is to improve patient care, reduce…
In radiology, processes such as billing, insurance claims, submissions, follow-ups, denials, etc. are very time-consuming and labor-intensive along with the long line of patients and the tough treatment procedures. Prior Authorization is the icing on the cake, adding to your already full administrative burden. This process is intended to ensure appropriate care, but the challenges…
When we talk about Oncology and Cancer Treatments, the first thing that comes to mind is the urgency needed in care and the red tape involved in getting Prior Authorization (PA). According to a survey-based cross-sectional study done by JAMA Network, nearly 93% of the oncologists who responded say delays due to such reasons are…