Clinic Support

How Can You Speed Up Patient Coverage Verifications?

While the last patient has left, Dr. Smith — a dedicated pulmonologist — isn’t done for the day. His clinic is quiet, but his desk is piled high with insurance forms, prior authorization requests, and appeal letters. The day’s not over — not until the paperwork is. “I’m seeing fewer patients and spending more time chasing approvals,” he sighs, opening yet another online payer portal. Sound familiar? For many pulmonologists, the administrative load of prior authorizations is a daily battle.