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When a key employee retires or leaves, the natural reaction is to brace for impact. But panic doesn’t usually solve much, and in fact, these transitions can be perfect opportunities to modernize, simplify, and future-proof your operations: Assess the processes heavily reliant on the departing employee’s knowledge, identify areas for automation or system upgrades, and […]
Case study: Inspector Claim Management (ICM) Overview Founded in 2019 by Michael Lang and Joseph Denneler, Esq., Inspector Claim Management (ICM) specializes in providing claims- and risk-management services to home inspectors and other real-estate professionals. With a focus on helping their clients navigate insurance challenges and mitigate risks, ICM quickly established itself as a leader […]
By Paul McLaughlin I like to joke that I’ve never had a “real job” because I launched APP Tech, straight out of college with a buddy of mine, Peter. At the time — this was 2003 — I knew I wanted to build software, and didn’t really care what the industry was, but Peter’s father […]
Many organizations use Excel as a claims management solution. Consider that over 1.3 million companies worldwide use Office 365 and can access Excel. Despite its popularity, Excel has many limitations and poses risks as a self-insured organization’s primary claims management tool. Here are reasons why Excel is not a suitable alternative to a database system or claims […]
The role of employers and claimants in the claims process is important, and it begins with the first notice of loss (FNOL). The FNOL is the first content that initiates the insurance claim process. It is the moment the claimant notifies an employer about any damage, loss or injury, before the employer can respond to […]
Claims processing involves a series of steps and coordination between multiple parties from the first notice of loss (FNOL) to claim closure. Many challenges can arise throughout this process that can impact decision-making and cause delays. For example, a lack of access to real-time data can lead to an inaccurate incident report, which can delay […]
On October 11, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the long-awaited final rule stating how and when the agency will impose penalties when responsible reporting entities (RREs) fail to comply with Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA). The final rule will be applicable on October 11, 2024, and the earliest CMS will […]
Has your organization recognized a need to shift from manual processes? Are you interested in streamlining incident reporting, risk management and claims processing? You may be considering investing in a risk management information system (RMIS). An RMIS consolidates all data related to claims, incidents and insurance policies and stores it in a centralized location. It […]
Cloud computing refers to services delivered via the internet rather than on-site hardware or software. The concept of being able to access programs and data from anywhere, traces back to the 1960s, though the term “cloud computing” was not coined until 1997. Today, cloud computing is a tool commonly used by businesses — including organizations that […]
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are metrics used to evaluate and benchmark performance. Their purpose is to help businesses measure and monitor progress toward set goals. If a company looks at its KPIs and discovers it is not on track to reach a specific target, it can then identify and address inefficiencies. In the claims management […]
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