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How to choose the right medical records retrieval service provider?

The retrieval of medical records and bills is laborious, monotonous, and time-consuming. Medical records retrieval service providers reduce the workload of attorneys and their staff, thereby allowing them to focus on other important case-related tasks, such as proving liability, causation, and damages. Retrieval providers ensure that records are retrieved in a manner that is timely and compliant with HIPAA guidelines. They are a great go-to option for attorneys and law firms who are trying to handle multiple cases efficiently.

Outsourcing medical records organization processes can help firms reduce costs significantly. So how do you choose a reliable medical records retrieval service provider? Here are a few aspects that you should consider:

  1. Competency

Medical records retrieval is a specialized process that requires experience in medical records management, robust processes for organizing medical records, and an eye for detail. The retrieval company you choose should also be capable of understanding the stringent privacy laws underlying healthcare data retrieval. Look for service providers with that are focused on HIPAA compliance, with robust information security processes, and demonstrable experience in Medical Records Management.

  1. Retrieval Capacity

The size of a retrieval company does not always determine their retrieval capacity. Any records retrieval company can request medical records from any provider. But what matters is the final release of a full and complete copy of the records. The release of records can become complicated when the volume increases. Therefore, it is very important to choose a provider who can handle large volumes, and that can scale up or down, as needed..

  1. Web-based delivery and Account Management

Scalability and transparency of outsourced operations is very important. We function in a digital world; therefore, it is necessary to choose a medical records retrieval service provider who utilizes a digital platform where you can see, demand or retrieve information 24/7/365 days. You should be able to monitor the productivity and performance of the outsourced team and watch the inventory levels. Work with service providers who can provide digital and secure delivery of medical records through tools that are easy to navigate.  It is also important to ensure that they have dedicated personnel who can provide clarification, and assist, as needed.

  1. Knowledgeable staff

A great medical records retrieval service provider brings team members who are highly experienced, knowledgeable and efficient. The staff must be capable of developing an understanding of the needs of the clients. They should be able to identify and resolve issues that may lead to delays.

  1. Cost & Savings

Cost is one of the main criteria when it comes to choosing a medical records retrieval service provider. Outsourcing means utilizing outside resources so that the in-house staff can focus on other important activities. Since most service providers’ fees are competitive, make sure that the amount charged is fair in terms of the firm’s requirement, volume and scope of work. If you have a recurring volume of work, contract for the hours of work and set realistic service level expectations on the productivity of the agents. While transaction processing fee-based models i.e. pay-as-you-use models are provided by service providers, the easiest one to implement is FTE based pricing model.

More often than not, you will find that the offshore workforce is more productive and delivers a high-quality product. Strive to get into contracts that incentivize the outsourced services provider for good performance and set realistic service levels.

  1. Turnaround time

Each project has its nuances. Discuss the priorities with your service provider and set timelines to retrieve, index, organize and summarize records. Work with service providers who can provide you visibility to the process and provide a clear status at each stage of the process cycle.

Outsourcing Medical Records Retrieval can boost your success rate and increase the number of cases you can deal with.

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