Hospitals and health systems are under relentless pressure to manage rising costs, staffing shortages, and tightening reimbursement structures. Denials remain among the most persistent challenges they face. In a recent IPMI survey, 80% of revenue cycle leaders cited “Denial Prevention” as the top concern regarding challenges they face in their workflows.
Janus Health Executive Director, Levi Crabtree, discusses how many healthcare leaders recognize automation as a potential solution to mitigating denials, but hesitate on implementing because they feel they lack the IT resources needed to successfully do so.
Harnessing Automation to Reduce Denials
Janus Health offers automation solutions that can proactively reduce denial rates, with implementation timelines that require minimal effort from provider IT teams.
Key areas where automation can make an immediate impact on denials for revenue cycle teams include:
- Notice of Admission: Prevent avoidable registration and eligibility discrepancies
- Prior Authorization: Monitor authorization status in real-time to avoid submission delays or lapses.
- Enriched Claim Status: Auto-check claims statuses to speed up follow-ups and reduce time to payment.
Embedding automation in these workflows allows RCM teams to not only prevent denials, but also accelerate reimbursement and improve operational efficiency.
Technology Implementation That Respects IT Bandwidth
Despite being aware of the benefits of automation, many revenue cycle leaders remain concerned that the implementation process will overload their IT teams, many of whom are already stretched past their bandwidth.
Partnering with an adept technology vendor can alleviate these concerns. Janus Health offers off-the-shelf solutions that take the load off of your IT staff. We require minimal data to implement, freeing up IT resources while also creating a fast-track to positive revenue cycle outcomes, including reduced denials.
Revenue cycle automation doesn’t have to be a heavy IT lift. In fact, it’s one of the few areas where non-technical leaders—like revenue cycle directors—can drive transformation independently.
By starting with the right use cases and the right partner, hospitals can reduce denials, improve cash flow, and lighten administrative burdens—without waiting for an IT miracle.
Reach out today to learn more about how we can support your team’s success.
