The Time is NOW—Automation is Critical for Hospitals

Historically, the healthcare industry has always been slower to evolve and a laggard when it comes to technology adoption. Healthcare executives have cited numerous reasons for being behind the technology curve—complicated legacy systems, clinician resistance to change, security threats and limited IT resources to name a few. However, to the average consumer, these reasons sound like excuses.

2020 CAQH Index Reveals Significant Cost Savings Opportunities

Increased use of automation, but $16.3 billion savings potential still remains for healthcare industry

Automating common healthcare administrative transactions, such as prior authorization, has reduced annual costs by $122 billion, finds the 2020 CAQH Index. However, the industry is still leaving $16.3 billion in potential savings on the table.