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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
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
ABLE Platform
No
Pricing Details
$1039.00/one-time/user
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
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
No
Claims Scrubbing
No
Code & Charge Entry
No
Compliance Tracking
Yes
Customizable Dashboard
Yes
Dunning Management
Yes
Invoice History
Yes
Patient Eligibility Checks
No
Practice Management
No
Quotes/Estimates
Yes
Remittance Advice
Yes
Product Features
Medical Billing
Claims Processing
No
Claims Scrubbing
No
Code & Charge Entry
No
Compliance Tracking
No
Customizable Dashboard
No
Dunning Management
No
Invoice History
No
Patient Eligibility Checks
No
Practice Management
No
Quotes/Estimates
No
Remittance Advice
No
Medical Scheduling
Appointment Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Drag & Drop
No
Facility Scheduling
No
Multi-Location
No
No-Show Tracking
No
On Call Scheduling
No
Patient Records
No
Patient Scheduling
No
Physician Management
No
Recurring Appointments
No
Self Service Portal
No
Staff Scheduling
No
Patient Scheduling
Analytics/Reporting
No
Approval Process Control
No
HIPAA Compliant
No
Mobile Access
No
Notifications/Alerts
No
Online Scheduling
No
Patient Communications
No
Patient Intake
No
Patient Portal
No
Patient Records Management
No
Payment Processing
No
Reminders
No
SMS Messaging
No
Revenue Cycle Management
Accounts Receivable
No
Claims Management
No
Collections Management
No
EHR/EMR Integration
No
For Healthcare
No
ICD-10 Compliance
No
Insurance Verification
No
Medical Billing
No
Patient Portal
No
Patient Registration
No
Patient Scheduling
No
Payment Processing
No