Valer

Some re-introductions are in order! Today, we’re thrilled to officially announce our rebrand from Voluware to Valer®, taking the name of our industry-leading #PriorAuthorizations and #ReferralManagement solution. This evolution accompanies a new era of company growth, product innovation, partnership expansion, enhanced client service, and more. While there’s a good bit of change ahead, Valer will continue to be the gold standard for automating complex manual prior auth workflows. We’re really excited about this next chapter for our clients, partners, and team. Learn more in our latest press release (and take a look around the new website!): https://hubs.la/Q02gBCZk0

Ready to see how prior authorization automation can transform workflows, boost productivity, and reduce claims denials? Join us for our next webinar to hear from Joe Whipple, Manager of Centralized Managed Care and Price Estimates, as he shares how OHSU streamlined their process and set a new industry standard for managing prior auths. Sign up today: https://hubs.la/Q02SnSTj0

Using Epic as your EHR? Looking to boost efficiency through automation? Valer can help! By utilizing Valer, you can maintain Epic as your system of record while replacing dozens of unique payer workflows to get your prior authorizations approved. Valer is the only all-payer, all-care setting, all-service line, all-specialty prior authorization and referral solution designed to automate your manual, repetitive, error-prone workflow. Learn more about how Valer can elevate your Epic workflows today: https://hubs.la/Q02SfD7D0

You’re not going to want to miss our next webinar! The session will analyze Oregon Health & Science University's previously manual prior authorization workflows and how the team was able to improve staff productivity, authorized days out, and claim denial rates from fewer errors through automation. Looking to achieve centralized, streamlined, and automated prior auth workflows? This webinar is for you! Sign up today to secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02RpMs-0

The 2024 Physician-Private Payer Relationship Report from Medscape Medical News highlights a pressing challenge for physicians: the need for better reimbursement rates and streamlined administrative processes. While private insurers typically offer higher rates than government programs, many physicians feel that these rates are "average" or even "low." With nearly half of physicians reporting that their employers have "no leverage" in negotiations, it's clear that the power dynamics between providers and payers need re-evaluation. One significant pain point is the prior authorization process. The report notes that over one-third of physicians have seen an increase in staff hours dedicated to navigating these requirements, which only adds to the administrative burden. This complexity can lead to treatment decisions being swayed by ease of approval rather than clinical efficacy. Automation is the key to transforming the prior authorization landscape. By streamlining the prior auth processes, health systems can reduce administrative time, increase reimbursement rates, and ultimately enhance patient care. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q02RpGT40

📣 Epic users! Maximize your prior auth workflow with Valer. In large hospitals and healthcare systems, scalability and efficiency are non-negotiable. Valer’s platform is built to manage high volumes and complex workflows, ensuring smooth operations across your organization. What to know about prior auths with Valer in Epic: 1. Effortless Integrations: Valer integrates directly within Epic using the same x278 and x275 transactions, auth cert, and referral shell you use today. No disruptions—just enhanced performance. 2. Customizable Triggers: Our solution is flexible enough to accommodate multiple triggers to initiate RTA without manual intervention: - Appointment-based - Order-based - Encounter-based 3. Boost Efficiency: Automating submissions, status checking, and verification will increase authorized days out before treatments or procedures. Less rescheduling, fewer cancellations, more revenue, happier patients. Ready to learn how Valer can transform your Epic workflow? Contact us today: https://hubs.la/Q02RpyxP0

Join us for our next webinar where we dive into how Oregon Health & Science University's Patient Access Team has transformed its prior authorization workflows using Valer’s prior authorization automation technology! In this session, you'll discover how OHSU: ✅ Automated previously manual prior authorization workflows ✅ Boosted staff productivity and reduced claim denial rates ✅ Streamlined processes to improve authorized days out Don’t miss the chance to learn directly from Joe Whipple, Manager of Centralized Managed Care and Price Estimates, as he shares how OHSU is setting the industry benchmark in prior auth management. Sign up to secure your spot now: https://hubs.la/Q02Rf8Cc0

Unlock the full potential of your prior authorization automation with the right KPIs. Automated prior authorization software can streamline care delivery and reduce administrative burdens, but measuring its impact is key. In our latest blog post, we explore the essential KPIs that healthcare systems should be tracking to make sure they are getting the most out of their prior auth solution: - Turnaround Times: Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to expedite patient care. - Approval Rates: Boost efficiency and reduce costly appeals. - Staff Productivity: Free up staff for higher-value tasks and increase satisfaction. - Payer Performance: Optimize relationships and negotiations with data-driven insights. At Valer, we empower healthcare providers with real-time reporting and data-driven decision-making. Let’s transform your prior authorization process together. To read the full blog post, follow this link: https://hubs.la/Q02R72jF0

In the American Medical Association's most recent webinar, Dr. Melissa Garretson, pediatric emergency physician at Cook Children’s Health Care System and a member of the AMA Board of Trustee, discussed the major challenges of prior authorization in pediatrics. From delayed treatments to insurance complications, Dr. Garretson shared how prior auth issues negatively impact both patient care and physician burnout. Key insights: - Prior auth delays drive families to emergency care, increasing costs. - Pediatric needs are unique—current prior authorization processes often don’t account for them. - Physician burnout is worsened by PA hurdles, with pediatricians facing significant challenges. The AMA is actively fighting to mitigate the current challenges of prior authorization management, advocating for reforms to ensure timely care. For more, follow this link: https://hubs.la/Q02QClM70

Health systems face increasing financial strain and administrative burdens, with a rise in claim denials and evolving regulatory complexities. A recent McKinsey & Company piece details three key strategies to navigate these challenges that can help boost revenue cycle performance: 1. Effective Partnerships: Health systems must build strong partnerships with technology and service vendors, using innovative approaches to identify and scale the best solutions. 2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aligning revenue cycle teams with patient-facing functions, like care coordination and managed care, can reduce claims denials and improve collections. 3. Data-Driven Insights: Leveraging existing data sources through advanced analytics and mature data infrastructure will be essential to enhance performance and drive value. With the right strategies, health systems can adapt to a rapidly changing environment, maintain financial health, and improve care delivery. For the full McKinsey & Company piece, follow this link: https://hubs.la/Q02P-PrQ0. Learn how Valer’s platform supports health centers and alleviates these burdens: https://hubs.la/Q02P_kQb0