PPOs are beginning to plug into age of automation.
As relative latecomers to the computer age, most preferred provider organizations are just beginning to see the value of automation in gaining a competitive advantage. In addition to using electronic data interchange to automate claims processing, some forward-thinking PPOs are using automation to provide quick confirmation of patient eligibility for coverage or to streamline utilization review.
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D004608:Eligibility Determination; D007256:Information Systems / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting; D011243:Preferred Provider Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review