Prior authorization has frustrated providers, payers, and patients for decades. Phone calls to utilization review departments. Faxed documentation. Multi-day waits while care is on hold. The administrative cost alone runs into the hundreds of billions annually across the healthcare system, and the human cost is harder to quantify but just as real.
Advancing healthcare interoperability is not just about adopting the latest technology. It is about building sustainable systems that serve everyone, especially the communities that have their own unique needs and healthcare dynamics.
UHIN operates Utah’s health information highway, designed to support all organizations who assist in the care, treatment, and health of Utah’s patients.
There is a national trend of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) evolving into Health Data Utilities (HDUs). What is a Health… Read more: What is a Health Data Utility?
Top Questions and Answers from the Virtual Payer Panel with Lori Weber (Noridian Healthcare Solutions) and Melissa Shoemaker (Select Health)… Read more: Virtual Payer Panel: Key Insights
Redundancy and resilience are two foundational principles to ensure healthcare technology systems remain functional, particularly in the midst of challenges and disasters, like outbreaks and data breaches.
More than one in four elderly people (ages 65 and older) suffer from a fall every year. Many falls are preventable. Utilizing the CHIE’s Falls Risk Indicator, providers receive timely information about potential falls within their patient population, empowering them to contact patients with the right support to keep them healthy and independent.
The annual Health Information Technology Conference (HIT) will return to Salt Lake on Wednesday, October 18 at the Conference Center… Read more: 2023 HIT Conference
Prior authorization has frustrated providers, payers, and patients for decades. Phone calls to utilization review departments. Faxed documentation. Multi-day waits while care is on hold. The administrative cost alone runs into the hundreds of billions annually across the healthcare system, and the human cost is harder to quantify but just as real.
Advancing healthcare interoperability is not just about adopting the latest technology. It is about building sustainable systems that serve everyone, especially the communities that have their own unique needs and healthcare dynamics.
Prior authorization has long been one of the most friction-filled processes in healthcare administration – a burden felt acutely by… Read more: UHIN Joins National Pilot to Advance Clearinghouse-to-Clearinghouse Prior Authorization
UHIN operates Utah’s health information highway, designed to support all organizations who assist in the care, treatment, and health of Utah’s patients.
UHIN has played a pivotal role in a recent CDC project aiming to track the burden, distribution, and impact of Post-COVID conditions (PCC) in Utah.
2024 was a year of reinvestment, growth, and impactful partnerships for UHIN: new CHIE portal, 329M Clearinghouse transactions, and more.
Top Questions and Answers from the Virtual Payer Panel with Korey Marsh and Lisa Varley (both of DMBA) In our… Read more: Virtual Payer Panel with DMBA: Key Insights
There is a national trend of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) evolving into Health Data Utilities (HDUs). What is a Health… Read more: What is a Health Data Utility?
Top Questions and Answers from the Virtual Payer Panel with Lori Weber (Noridian Healthcare Solutions) and Melissa Shoemaker (Select Health)… Read more: Virtual Payer Panel: Key Insights
Managing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes can be complex for large healthcare providers: Maintaining reliable connections, ensuring seamless claim submissions,… Read more: Simplify EDI Management: The Ideal Clearinghouse Solution for Large Providers
The importance of adhering to information blocking regulations cannot be overstated. Read how HIEs support the secure sharing and accessing of EHI.
Leaders in healthcare electronic data interchange (EDI) must pursue peak performance in data excellence, akin to athletes winning gold.
HL7® FHIR® represents a paradigm shift in healthcare data exchange. However, it’s not a panacea and requires careful planning for implementation.
Redundancy and resilience are two foundational principles to ensure healthcare technology systems remain functional, particularly in the midst of challenges and disasters, like outbreaks and data breaches.
Cybersecurity is critical for the healthcare sector to safeguard patient data and ensure the seamless delivery of healthcare services.
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) released their annual index report earlier this month. Data from the 2023 CAQH… Read more: 2023 CAQH Index Report: Insights for Healthcare Providers
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) released their annual index earlier this month. Data from the 2023 CAQH index… Read more: Unpacking the CAQH Index Report: Health Plan Optimization Through Electronic Administrative Transactions
More than one in four elderly people (ages 65 and older) suffer from a fall every year. Many falls are preventable. Utilizing the CHIE’s Falls Risk Indicator, providers receive timely information about potential falls within their patient population, empowering them to contact patients with the right support to keep them healthy and independent.
The annual Health Information Technology Conference (HIT) will return to Salt Lake on Wednesday, October 18 at the Conference Center… Read more: 2023 HIT Conference
How Does Your EDI Partner Reduce the Burden of Claims Submission for Providers?
Are Providers Frequently Contacting You With Questions About Their Claims?
Question two to ask when seeing if your EDI partner stacks up: Can your Clearinghouse validate claims and customize validation to your needs?
Why Are You With Your Current EDI Vendor or Clearinghouse? Four questions for health plans to ask about their EDI vendor.
Provider enrollment is crucial for health plans to ensure that members have access to a full range of services. Credentialing… Read more: Provider Credentialing and Provider Enrollment: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?