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The Top 8 Reasons Health Centers Seek Consultants | Student Insurance Plans

Risk Management, Student Affairs, Value-Added Benefits

In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, health centers are facing more challenges than ever. From navigating complex regulations to improving patient care, many are turning to consultants for expert guidance. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 8 reasons why health centers seek consultants and how these professionals can help drive meaningful improvements.

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What is Prior-Authorization & Why do Insurance Companies Require it?

Costs and Coverage, International Students, Risk Management, Student Affairs, Student Health

“This procedure/medication will require prior-authorization.” Words that no patient wants to hear when they are ready to proceed with a doctor-approved treatment plan for their medical concerns. However, it is one of the utilization management tools that insurance companies have developed to determine whether certain prescribed procedures, services, and medications are medically necessary, or whether there is an equally effective treatment available to the patient.

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