Eligibility Verification and Denial Management AI Automation in Medical Billing

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, efficient revenue cycle management (RCM) is paramount for maintaining financial health and ensuring the sustainability of healthcare organizations. CognitiveHealth's iCAN™ platform leverages advanced AI technology to revolutionize eligibility verification and denial management processes, addressing some of the most persistent challenges in medical billing. This service page explores the transformative impact of automation in these critical areas, providing insights into how CognitiveHealth's solutions enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

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Eligibility Verification and Denial Management with AI Automation

Challenges in Eligibility Verification and Denial Management

Eligibility verification is a foundational step in the RCM process, yet it remains fraught with complexities. Manual verification methods are time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to claim denials, delays in reimbursement, and increased administrative costs. Healthcare providers often face challenges such as:

  • Inaccurate patient information
  • Changes in insurance coverage
  • Complex insurance policies
  • High administrative burden

These issues can result in claim denials and reduced cash flow, underscoring the need for a more efficient and reliable approach.

The process of managing denials is resource-intensive and requires meticulous attention to detail. Manual denial management often leads to extended reimbursement cycles and increased operational costs.

Benefits of AI Driven Automated Eligibility Verification and Denial Management

Automating the eligibility verification process offers numerous benefits, including:

  1. Accuracy and Efficiency:
    AI-driven Eligibility and automation and insurance discovery process
    ensures that patient insurance information is verified accurately and
    promptly, reducing the likelihood of claim denials due to eligibility
    issues.
  2. Real-time Verification:
    Automated systems provide real-time verification, allowing healthcare
    providers to confirm patient eligibility at the point of service.
  3. Cost Reduction:
    By minimizing manual intervention, automation reduces administrative
    costs and frees up staff to focus on more strategic tasks.
  4. Enhanced Patient Experience:
    Faster eligibility verification enhances the patient experience by
    reducing wait times and ensuring transparency in coverage details.

Introducing iCAN™ – Network of AI Agents for Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management

 iCAN™ is a Network of AI agents configured to run simple or complex workflows in the Healthcare Revenue Cycle. Built by CognitiveHealth, pioneers of healthcare process automation, AI powers iCAN™ and is purpose-built for the Healthcare Revenue Cycle. 

1. iCAN Automate™

iCAN Automate™ leverages advanced agent architecture and automated process mapping to record business processes in real-time, facilitating faster development and seamless deployment. The CognitiveHealth Automation Scale guides a business value model for better efficiency and ROI.

Automation Process Mapping

Capture and document every step of your business processes.

Real-Time Recording

Real-time process recording ensures accurate data capture and analysis.

Seamless Deployment

Purpose-built for healthcare, iCAN™ integrates with many EMRs and other business applications.

Network of AI Agents

iCAN™ is a network of AI Agents. They come with an ever-expanding pre-built library of workflows.

2. iCAN Insight™

iCAN Insight™ utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLM) to process structured and unstructured data, enhancing automation. This module excels at managing large volumes of data, such as correspondence, by categorizing, indexing, and automating downstream workflows.

Data Processing

Efficiently processes both structured and unstructured data.

Workflow Orchestration

Using AI Agents, iCAN™ automates the downstream workflow using the data and business process indicators.

Data Standardization and Classification

Using machine learning and NLP, iCAN™ standardizes, classifies documents and other assets extracts data from them.

3. iCAN Predict™

iCAN Predict™ uses GenAI, data analytics and machine learning to report, alert, and validate specific business process tasks. This automation covers complex tasks such as claims denial management, appeals, financial transaction management, and pre-service business processes.

Machine Learning and GenAI

Using historical data and the vast amount of available data, iCAN Predict™ uses Gen AI, machine learning, and LLM.

Predictive Analytics

Leverage GenAI and the data to predict and mitigate potential issues in the revenue cycle.

Intelligent Process Automation

Using agent technology combined with data, iCAN Predict™ efficiently automates even complex business processes.

4. iCAN Manage™

iCAN Manage™ enables the scheduling, execution, and monitoring of tasks. This module promptly addresses alerts and escalations, allowing for efficient task management and reporting.

Task Scheduling

Automates the scheduling of critical tasks to ensure timely execution.

Monitoring and Alerts

Real-time monitoring with automatic alerts for exceptions.

Reporting

Generate detailed reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Features

Real-World Applications & Benefits

Automating Correspondence Management

With iCAN™ Correspondence, healthcare organizations can automate the management of thousands of correspondence pieces, saving significant manual effort and ensuring timely responses to denials and requests. By standardizing documents, executing customizable workflows, and leveraging advanced AI tools like OCR and NLP, iCAN™ transforms correspondence management into an efficient, automated process.

Manual Effort Savings

Up to 80% reduction in manual effort.


Timely Responses

Ensures prompt handling of denials, medical record requests, and patient letters.

Scalability

Hyper-converged infrastructure to handle large volumes of correspondence.

Payment Posting and Reconciliation

iCAN™ Cash Management automates the tedious and error-prone manual reconciliation process, reducing data entry errors and improving efficiency. This module integrates seamlessly with existing workflows and supports a remote workforce, ensuring continuity even during challenging times.

Efficiency Improvement

Significant reduction in manual effort and data entry errors.

Remote Workforce Enablement

Supports remote work without disrupting workflows.

Audit Trail

Provides a digital and cost-effective audit trail for each posting.

The future

Revenue Cycle Management

The traditional revenue cycle is riddled with manual processes, inefficiencies, and errors that can hinder financial performance. CognitiveHealth’s iCAN™ platform addresses these challenges head-on by integrating intelligent process automation specifically tailored for healthcare. Our AI-powered solutions encompass everything from pre-encounter to patient discharge, ensuring a seamless and efficient revenue cycle.

Expertise and Experience

CognitiveHealth’s team comprises GenAI architects, healthcare security and privacy experts, and revenue cycle SMEs with extensive experience managing RCM processes for healthcare providers of all sizes. Our team has successfully implemented AI-driven solutions in partnership with recognized health systems, nursing homes, and specialty care providers.

Commitment to Privacy and Security

CognitiveHealth’s team comprises GenAI architects, healthcare security and privacy experts, and revenue cycle SMEs with extensive experience managing RCM processes for healthcare providers of all sizes. Our team has successfully implemented AI-driven solutions in partnership with recognized health systems, nursing homes, and specialty care providers.

Proven ROI

Our AI-powered solutions deliver significant ROI by focusing on labor-intensive processes and minimizing human involvement to exceptional handling and oversight. By accelerating automation and eliminating redundancies, CognitiveHealth ensures rapid implementation and quick time-to-value.


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In the dynamic world of healthcare, automating critical processes such as eligibility verification and denial management is essential for maintaining financial health and operational efficiency. CognitiveHealth’s iCAN™ platform provides a comprehensive solution that addresses these challenges head-on, empowering healthcare providers to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. By embracing automation, healthcare organizations can significantly reduce administrative burdens, enhance cash flow, and improve overall performance.

Discover how CognitiveHealth can revolutionize your revenue cycle management. Schedule a free demo today to see our innovative solutions in action and learn how they can benefit your specialty practice.

CognitiveHealth’s team has extensive experience managing Healthcare RCM processes for small, medium, and large healthcare providers and systems. The team includes AI & GenAI Architects & developers, Healthcare Security and Privacy experts, and Healthcare Revenue Cycle SME’s. 

This experienced team of CognitiveHealth has partnered with recognized health systems to build iCAN™ – Network of AI Agents. 

iCAN™ platform is purpose-built for healthcare.

We understand your concerns about privacy and security. At CognitiveHealth, our infrastructure meets the highest standards, and we actively follow the latest AI trust and risk guidelines to ensure your safety.

We understand your concerns about privacy and security. At CognitiveHealth, our infrastructure meets the highest standards, and we actively follow the latest AI trust and risk guidelines to ensure your safety.

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