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Hold the Phone! Tips on Reducing Call Center Volume

With new regulatory mandates like the medical loss ratio (MLR) pressuring the healthcare industry to improve efficiency, payers and emerging ACOs are looking at ways to reduce administrative costs. For many organizations, one of the more obvious areas in need for greater efficiency is the call center.

In the last decade, the increase in provider call volume has become a growing concern (see: “Health Insurance Call Volume Increasing”). In fact, according to the 2011 Trends in Healthcare Payments Annual Report, call

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New Reform Mandates: What Can Providers and Payers Expect

Now that we are certain about new regulatory mandates and the direction of healthcare in the U.S., the industry can refocus its efforts on preparing for the road ahead. Here’s a look at what we can expect in healthcare payments in the next decade:

More Coverage = More Patient Payments

Approximately 30 million uninsured Americans will begin to receive healthcare coverage in 2014. While the enrollment process will take multiple years, we believe that the majority of this group will receive coverage

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8 Things ACOs Need to Know About Healthcare Payments

What Is an ACO?

An ACO (accountable care organization) is a healthcare organization made up of providers and payers who come together to give coordinated, patient-centered care. In the public sector, ACOs earn incentives for delivering high-quality care and reducing healthcare costs for Medicare and Medicaid patients. In the private sector, ACOs focus on achieving a high level of wellness and satisfaction for all patients.

What You Should Know About ACO Payments:

1. Increase focus on collecting from patients. As providers work to

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Blog Post Topic: ACO

Hold the Phone! Tips on Reducing Call Center Volume

New Reform Mandates: What Can Providers and Payers Expect

8 Things ACOs Need to Know About Healthcare Payments

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