The standards establish how healthcare providers can use electronic systems to determine a patient’s eligibility for health coverage and check on a health claim status, according to the release.
“The less time a physician has to spend on paperwork is that much more time that can be devoted to patient care,” CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said in the release. “Having standardized procedures across the healthcare industry can only lead to lower costs and greater efficiencies all around.”
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