- Implementing a streamlined claims process to prevent missing information and incorrect coding, and
tracking patterns claim denials to mitigate future issues
- Highlighting causal factors such as front-end errors related to benefit information, coverage details, and
missing or invalid claims data
- Discussing the value of automated denial management systems as a means to reduce administrative
burden
- How does Claim Audit fit into the overall savings goals from PI?
- Archaeology amongst savings drivers? High $ treasures?
- Claim Audit Digs & Research – driving process improvement, not just savings.
- Do underpayments matter?
- How to keep finding treasure:
- Partnering with other departments as a true “Partner” not an “Auditor.”
- It will all be in a museum (creating reference materials).
- Using an AI-first approach to enhance transparency and accuracy throughout the payment continuum
Lyric is a platform-based healthcare technology company, committed to simplifying the business of care by preventing inaccurate payments and reducing overall waste in the healthcare ecosystem. Lyric, formerly ClaimsXten, is a market leader with 35 years of pre-pay editing expertise, dedicated teams, and top technology. Our solutions leverage the power of technology and advanced analytics to maximize value. Discover more at Lyric.ai.
- Understanding the importance of CDI in Modern Healthcare.
- The link between CDI and Denial Management.
- Collaborative Strategies.
- Technical Solutions & Data Analytics.
- My Succes Story & Key Takeaways.
Vladimir-Ducarmel Joseph is one of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program Directors at Beth Israel Lahey Health, where he spearheads a dedicated team of CDI professional experts to optimize clinical documentation best practices. With almost a decade in CDI leadership across diverse healthcare environments, Vladimir-Ducarmel holds a Master of Health Administration from George Washington University and his expertise encompasses physician leadership, team dynamics, CDI provider education, and program management. A fervent advocate for healthcare excellence, Vladimir-Ducarmel is adept at bridging the gap between clinical and administrative roles. He is proficient in various healthcare-oriented analytical and business tools, leveraging them to drive impactful CDI outcomes.
Monique started her Payment Integrity career in COB at Oxford HealthPlans. After the merger with UnitedHealthcare, she led multiple teams and was responsible for creating innovative programs. Monique joined SCIO Health Analytics in 2014 and was responsible for system and process improvements before being promoted to VP of client engagement and business optimization In 2020, Monique joined start-up Devoted Health and created a full suite of programs from the ground up. Based on a passion for metrics and measuring performance, she centralized and standardized all programs reducing implementation time and maximizing savings. Today, Monique is driving opportunities to improve claim payment by designing and developing new prior auth and claim reconciliation products at Cohere Health.
- Strengthening payer-provider relationships through improved communication around claims adjudication, providing transparency into denials, accelerating payments, automating data exchange, and reassessing denial
reversals
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a lineup of industry experts as they tackle pressing questions at the intersection of health plan payment integrity and hospital revenue integrity. Discover the challenges and solutions in achieving payment accuracy and delve into the potential of collaboration and data sharing between health plans and hospitals. Explore critical topics, including the impact of payment inaccuracies on financial health, the role of technology and automation, navigating regulatory complexities. Gain insights into measuring success and envision the future of payment integrity in healthcare. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic conversation that could reshape the healthcare landscape. Join us as we challenge conventional wisdom and seek innovative solutions to drive payment accuracy forward.
My name is Conor McCauley. I am the Director of Payment Integrity Clinical Capabilities at Highmark. Being a Critical Care nurse, it is easy to see there are issues surrounding healthcare funding. Inserting clinical insights into reimbursement methodologies can lead to affordability and improved patient outcomes. Clinicians are well positioned to make a difference here. My passion is developing an engaged team, effective processes, and surrounding clinicians with the right technology, data, and market insights so they can work at the top of their licensure.
Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS) is the premier provider of payment integrity, risk management, and business intelligence solutions to identify and address excessive claims, prevent and recoup overpayments, and effectively manage the risks associated with high-cost claimants and group health underwriting.
