Healthcare contact centers are rapidly adopting automated patient engagement technologies, from AI-powered phone systems and chatbots to automated appointment scheduling and follow-up calls. This panel discussion, led by Genesis Carela, Jr. Director of Operations at CCD Health and with Zulma Almeida Jairala, MHA, Senior Leader of Healthcare Operations at Akumin as guest speaker, examines the […]
The 10 strategies to optimize the patient scheduling flow process are Implement digital scheduling tools Integrated referral management Offer online self-scheduling Align agent staffing levels with call surges Streamline check-in and pre-visit forms Integrated knowledge base within the scheduling screen Embedded eligibility & authorization checks Monitor and analyze scheduling data Train staff on scheduling best […]
In healthcare operations, especially for organizations juggling high call volumes and multiple locations, measuring scheduling ROI isn’t as simple as comparing cost to benefit. It’s about looking at the full picture, a full picture that includes direct financial gains, such as saving staff hours or boosting revenue and reducing costs by reducing no-shows, as well […]
To optimize your prior auth process, focus on: Standardize Internal Procedures Train & Educate Staff Use Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Tools Foster Relationships With Payers Implement Real-Time Eligibility & Benefit Verification Prior authorization (PA) is a common part of healthcare, used by insurers to decide if certain services or treatments are necessary before approving them. […]
The top 10 Strategies to Optimize Call Flows in Healthcare Centers are: Implement a Secure, HIPAA-Compliant Call System with Smart Routing Minimize Patient Hold Times and Call Abandonment Train Staff to be Empathetic and Efficient Standardize Call Scripts and Scheduling Protocols Integrate Scheduling Systems for One-Touch Resolution Optimize Staffing for Peak Call Times Implement Call-Backs […]
In the healthcare industry, efficient management of the revenue cycle is crucial for maintaining financial health. The revenue cycle process in healthcare refers to the financial aspects of healthcare delivery, from the initial patient encounter to the final payment for services rendered. Front-end revenue cycle management (RCM) is a critical component of this cycle. It […]
Discover the essential role of bilingual patient support in healthcare centers, its benefits, and how it enhances patient care and satisfaction. The growing diversity of the U.S. population, particularly with the rising number of Hispanic Americans, highlights the critical need for bilingual patient support in healthcare centers. Effective communication between healthcare providers and patients […]
Explore practical strategies to overcome language barriers in healthcare, ensuring improved patient access and better health outcomes. Language barriers in healthcare are a significant challenge, particularly in the United States, where nearly one in five residents is Latino. With the Hispanic population accounting for approximately 18.9 percent of the total US population—a figure that […]
