The Provider Data Spreadsheet Trap
In many healthcare organizations, provider network management still relies heavily on spreadsheets. While spreadsheets are familiar and flexible, they are fundamentally ill-suited to manage the complexity of modern provider networks.
Spreadsheets can track provider demographic data, but they don’t provide the infrastructure to support the complex relationships required to track provider practicing locations by specialty and network or to allow for required real-time updates, collaboration, and compliance. Spreadsheets offer no visibility or activation of workflows and no automation of downstream processes like onboarding, credentialing, contracting, provider directory, claims activation and network adequacy assessments.
Technology as a Strategic Enabler
Healthcare leaders must shift from managing static data to managing dynamic provider networks. That mindset requires technology solutions purpose-built for provider network management ongoing data maintenance, monitoring, workflow and automation. These solutions enable centralized data governance and real-time collaboration across departments. They also allow organizations to move beyond reactive processes and toward proactive network management. Rather than chasing down outdated records or struggling with credentialing delays, incorrect claims payments and upset providers, teams can focus on building stronger provider networks and improving provider engagement.
The Benefits of Optimized Provider Network Management
Optimized provider network management supports compliance with regulatory requirements and improves the organization’s bottom line. When provider data is accurate, up-to-date, and operationalized, health plan payers and health systems can reduce claim denials, avoid directory fines, and maintain trust.
Ditch Spreadsheets, Embrace Smart Networks
Still using spreadsheets to manage your provider network? There’s a better way. Contact Virsys12 to learn how our solutions can transform your provider network management.
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