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Improving the revenue cycle by taking the patient's perspective
April Langford1, Lyda Dye, Jessica Moresco
1UPMC, Pittsburgh, USA. langforda@upmc.edu
Summary
UPMC enhanced its revenue cycle by optimizing front-end processes like scheduling and insurance verification. This integration improved operational efficiency, data accuracy, and overall patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Informatics
- Operations Management
Background:
- Revenue cycle management is critical for healthcare financial stability.
- Inefficiencies in front-end processes can negatively impact patient experience and revenue.
- UPMC identified opportunities to streamline its revenue cycle operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and improve UPMC's front-end revenue cycle processes.
- To enhance the patient experience through operational optimization.
- To develop an integrated workflow for improved data integrity and account resolution.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of front-end processes including scheduling, eligibility/insurance verification, and financial counseling.
- Development of an integrated workflow.
- Implementation of automation to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Main Results:
- Improved efficiency in revenue cycle operations.
- Reduced errors in front-end processes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction and experience.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing front-end revenue cycle processes is key to improving healthcare operations.
- Integrated workflows and automation lead to greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Positive impact on both financial performance and patient satisfaction was achieved.
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