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Why Do Many Hospitals Struggle with Creating Accurate Patient Estimates?
In the era of increasing healthcare transparency and rising consumer expectations, hospitals are under pressure to provide accurate and timely cost estimates to patients before treatment. Yet despite technological advancements and policy mandates like the No Surprises Act and price transparency rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), many hospitals continue to struggle with creating accurate patient estimates. This article explores the core challenges behind this issue and why even well-resourced health systems find it difficult to
Impact of Legacy Systems on Accurate Claim Submission
In the healthcare industry, accurate claim submission is critical to ensuring timely reimbursements and maintaining the financial health of hospitals and clinics. However, many healthcare organizations continue to rely on legacy systems older software and technology platforms that can hinder the accuracy and efficiency of this process. Understanding the impact of legacy systems on claim submission helps healthcare providers make better decisions about upgrading their technology and improving revenue cycles. What Are Legacy Systems? Legacy systems refer to outdated computer
How do prior authorization delays drive up patient out of pocket costs?
Running a small healthcare practice, I quickly realized that getting prior authorizations (PAs) approved for medications was one of the biggest operational headaches we faced. Most approvals took a few days, but sometimes it stretched into weeks, especially with complex drugs or incomplete paperwork. The delays frustrated our patients and overwhelmed our staff, who were already stretched thin trying to keep up with clinical care and insurance requirements. Prior authorization is basically the insurance company’s way of making sure a
Why healthcare providers struggle with manual revenue cycle management?
Managing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) manually in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment is like trying to paddle upstream with one oar—it’s inefficient, exhausting, and often fruitless. Healthcare providers who rely on manual processes face mounting challenges, including errors, delays, and escalating costs. Let’s explore why manual RCM is becoming untenable and how transitioning to automation or outsourcing can solve these challenges. Key Takeaways Error-Prone: Manual processes increase the likelihood of billing and coding errors. Time-Consuming: Tasks like claims submission and follow-up
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