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Description
Medical necessity denials represent a significant financial burden for healthcare providers, incurring costs that can reach into the millions annually due to write-offs, along with the expensive labor involved in investigating and contesting these denials while addressing patient inquiries. Conversely, payers also face similar challenges in the claims management process, as they incur expenses from covering unnecessary medical procedures and treatments, as well as the resources dedicated to handling denial appeals, all of which do not contribute to better patient outcomes. Additionally, patients may suffer from excessive copays and other out-of-pocket expenses, coupled with a frustrating healthcare experience due to charges and services that are not warranted. To combat these issues, the ABN Assistant™ from Vālenz® Assurance equips providers with essential prior authorization tools to confirm medical necessity, generate Medicare-compliant Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) that include estimated costs, and effectively prevent over 90 percent of medical necessity denials by ensuring that the necessity is validated before any care is administered to the patient. By utilizing this system, providers can enhance their financial stability while improving patient satisfaction and care efficiency.
Description
The process of patient access serves as the foundation for the entire revenue cycle management in healthcare. By ensuring that patient information is accurate from the outset, healthcare providers can minimize errors that often lead to additional work in administrative departments. A significant portion, between 10 to 20 percent, of a healthcare system's revenue is spent on addressing denied claims, with a staggering 30 to 50 percent of these denials originating from the initial patient access phase. Transitioning to an automated, data-oriented workflow not only mitigates the risk of claim denials but also enhances patient care access, thanks to features such as round-the-clock online scheduling options. Furthermore, patient access can be refined by streamlining billing processes through real-time eligibility checks, which provide patients with precise cost estimates during registration. Additionally, enhancing registration accuracy leads to greater staff efficiency, allowing for immediate rectification of discrepancies and errors, thereby preventing expensive claim denials and the need for further administrative corrections. Ultimately, focusing on these elements not only safeguards revenue but also elevates the overall patient experience.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
ABLE Platform
Pricing Details
$1039.00/one-time/user
Free Trial
Free Version
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No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Vālenz
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
www.valenzhealth.com/valenz-assurance/abn-assistant/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Experian Health
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
www.experian.com/healthcare/products/patient-access-registration
Product Features
Medical Billing
Claims Processing
Claims Scrubbing
Code & Charge Entry
Compliance Tracking
Customizable Dashboard
Dunning Management
Invoice History
Patient Eligibility Checks
Practice Management
Quotes/Estimates
Remittance Advice
Product Features
Medical Billing
Claims Processing
Claims Scrubbing
Code & Charge Entry
Compliance Tracking
Customizable Dashboard
Dunning Management
Invoice History
Patient Eligibility Checks
Practice Management
Quotes/Estimates
Remittance Advice
Medical Scheduling
Appointment Management
Billing & Invoicing
Drag & Drop
Facility Scheduling
Multi-Location
No-Show Tracking
On Call Scheduling
Patient Records
Patient Scheduling
Physician Management
Recurring Appointments
Self Service Portal
Staff Scheduling
Patient Scheduling
Analytics/Reporting
Approval Process Control
HIPAA Compliant
Mobile Access
Notifications/Alerts
Online Scheduling
Patient Communications
Patient Intake
Patient Portal
Patient Records Management
Payment Processing
Reminders
SMS Messaging
Revenue Cycle Management
Accounts Receivable
Claims Management
Collections Management
EHR/EMR Integration
For Healthcare
ICD-10 Compliance
Insurance Verification
Medical Billing
Patient Portal
Patient Registration
Patient Scheduling
Payment Processing