HealthLeaders Media January 8, 2020
At a recent HealthLeaders Exchange, Revenue Cycle leaders asked what exactly is AI, how it works, and how it can be used in the revenue cycle. We have answers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– AI-powered software learns over time, identifying patterns and solving problems by mimicking human cognitions.
– Robotic process automation software tools automate human tasks that are rule-based and repetitive.
– AI revenue cycle applications include predicting claim denials, following up on submitted claims, and customizing patient financial encounters.
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