Staffing challenges and clinician well-being have emerged as critical concerns in the healthcare industry. While “mindfulness” is a popular coping mechanism for daily stressors, some problems are too big. Recently, Politico interviewed American Medical Association President Jack Resneck about a number of challenges in healthcare. Responding to a question about solving burnout he said, “You can’t yoga your way out of severe burnout because you’re spending hours a day doing prior authorization.” And therein lies the reason that a growing number of healthcare providers tackle this administrative burden with prior authorization software. Let’s delve into how this software offers much-needed… Read entire article here
Delivering a good patient experience is more important than ever. As the healthcare provider landscape continues to evolve, traditional providers increasingly go up against consumer-friendly retail giants who know what it takes to meet (and exceed) consumer expectations. FierceHealthcare reports that utilization of retail clinics has increased 200% over the past five years, outperforming urgent care centers, primary care practices and hospital ERs. Are you prepared to be compared? Cue the prior authorization software. When automation combines with what we call Collective Healthcare Intelligence™, it creates a symphony of efficiency that will have a positive impact on patient experiences. How? … Read entire article here
The evolving healthcare landscape has seen a notable shift towards Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). This pivot has been primarily fueled by increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and a heightened focus on patient-centered care. And now, more than ever, ASCs are becoming the preferred venue for a growing list of services. Of course, that also means that the number of prior authorizations that ASCs must obtain has also increased. How do you keep operational expenses low when the administrative burden keeps growing? Prior authorization software helps you strike the right balance. More approved services yields more prior auth paperwork The first freestanding ambulatory… Read entire article here
Recently, Health Data Management noted that “Automatic processes to achieve prior authorization intersect with every facet of the healthcare industry, so it’s critical to get it right the first time.” And therein lies the challenge. As a healthcare SaaS provider, building out a prior authorization module internally may seem like a viable option. However, the complexities of the prior authorization workflow can be mind-boggling. (Not to mention time and resource intensive.) You can start offering automated prior authorization to your customers much faster if you partner with an experienced prior authorization software provider instead. Advantages of collaborating on automated prior… Read entire article here