Situation
The client is a prestigious Magnet Hospital in the United States with substantial annual revenues. As a leading healthcare institution, they faced challenges related to data quality issues that resulted in a higher than benchmark claim denial rate. Critical information required for claim submission was missing, patient information was incorrect or incomplete, and there was a data mismatch between the clinical and financial systems. The client sought a comprehensive solution to evaluate patient encounter records and reduce revenue leakage caused by data quality issues.
Prior to implementing Routine’s data quality solution, the client faced numerous challenges:
- Services were provided, but critical information necessary for claim submission was missing.
- Patient information was incorrect or incomplete, leading to claim denials.
- There was a data mismatch between the clinical and financial systems, causing further inconsistencies.