Hospital Access Management – September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
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Are Payers Meeting Their Own Requirements for Auths? Find Out What Contractual Language Says
Patient access departments are using contractual language to overturn unfairly denied claims.
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Auth Doesn’t Match Service? Expect Claim Denial
Claims denials often occur as a result of “mismatches” between what was ordered or scheduled, and what actually was done. This article discusses how to ensure payment.
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Educate Registrars and Patients on New Medicare ID Cards
Patient access departments need revamped processes to prepare for new Medicare ID cards without Social Security numbers.
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Are Registrars Going ‘Rogue’? Effective Ways to Prevent Collection Complaints
A growing emphasis on upfront collections occasionally results in dissatisfied patients. Patient access leaders can take steps to mitigate collection-related complaints.
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Training and Tools Can Stop Duplicate Medical Records
Patient access departments are using education and technology to prevent the creation of costly and dangerous duplicate medical records. This article discusses strategies to help prevent duplication.
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Quickly Update Patient Access About Changes
Patient access frequently needs to update all employees across the entire department quickly. This article discusses strategies for time-sensitive training.