How to Eliminate Healthcare Backlog Before January

As the year winds down, healthcare practices face a growing backlog of administrative tasks, insurance issues, incomplete patient records, and scheduling challenges. Left unresolved, these tasks can create chaos in January, stress your staff, and impact patient care. Strategic delegation now can ensure your practice starts the new year organized, efficient, and patient-focused.

1. Prioritize Insurance Verification and Benefits Checks

Ensure all patients are properly covered, and claims are accurate before year-end.

• Patients are trying to use the remaining benefits before December ends.
• Insurance plans often change, and deductibles reset.
• Delegating verification tasks ensures:
  • Coverage is confirmed and accurate
  • Claims are less likely to be denied
  • Staff aren’t stuck on long insurance calls
• Virtual Assistants or trained support staff can handle this efficiently.
...