Approximately half of all denials can be traced back to prior authorization and other front-end revenue cycle issues, jeopardizing provider organizations’ financial health and negatively impacting the patient’s financial experience by limiting transparency and delaying access to care. It is critical to address the underlying issues causing prior authorization-related denials while streamlining and accelerating financial clearance processes.
Join this webinar for an overview of how to approach patient access and implement a synchronized methodology for financial clearance to impact the patient experience and back-end reimbursements. Attendees will learn about meaningful insights into the latest industry trends and how to prepare for the future, including denial rates and payer-provider relationships. Insights into technological advancements will be shared to enable attendees to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the patient experience. You’ll also hear about best practices for leveraging an intelligent authorization solution to automate and optimize the financial clearance process and avoid prior authorization-related denials. Additionally, we'll discuss staffing trends and the development of tailored delivery models, such as global outsourcing.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover patient access and integrated financial clearance best practices, including the importance of a synchronized set of processes.
- Understand the current state of patient access and what the future holds, including denial and technology trends.
- Gain valuable insights into how leading organizations are approaching patient access through technology and a configurable automation solution.
Matthew Bridge
Julia Snyder
Julia Snyder is a seasoned Director of Patient Benefits and Authorizations at US Radiology Specialists, with over two decades of experience in insurance and authorizations. Her expertise in diagnostic imaging allows her to navigate the complex world of healthcare benefits and authorizations, ensuring that patients receive the care they need. Julia is also a skilled negotiator and advocate, working tirelessly to maximize revenue by obtaining authorizations when required, appealing denials, and providing benefits and time of service estimates.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Julia is an active-duty spouse and mother of two sons, a bonus daughter, and three dogs. She is actively involved in the Family Readiness Group (FRG) support organization at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, and she enjoys spending her free time traveling, dancing, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
