Improve Patient Referrals with Online Referral Management Tools
Improve Patient Referrals by Selecting the Right Specialist Using a Referral Management Platform
The first way to optimize the referral process is to improve specialist selection. Selecting the right specialists is easy using a referral management platform. Our solution will recommend providers based on specialty, distance, and insurance coverage. This has a positive impact on patients because:
- Patient history is transferred electronically
- Automatic notifications tell the patient to expect a call from the specialist to set the appointment
- Results from the specialist visit are sent back to the primary care provider
Automatic Referrals: Insights and Solutions for Specialists the Improve Patient Referrals
Automatic referrals can improve the efficiency of specialty care practices, enabling staff to easily gather patient information and coordinate care with the patient’s primary care provider. However, Managing referrals often becomes complex and time-consuming, leading to numerous challenges and frustrations. Specialists frequently encounter misplaced or delayed referrals, fragmented communication, and cumbersome tracking and coordination. These challenges disrupt the workflow and hinder patient care and outcomes.
Benefits of a referral management solution:
Efficient and Streamlined Process
AristaMD’s referral management solution can help specialists manage their referrals more efficiently and ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate specialist for their condition. Using referral management software, specialists can avoid delays, reduce missed referrals, and ensure patients receive timely and proper care. One of the primary benefits is the ability to capture incoming referrals using a customized form, which allows primary care practices to securely enter a patient’s medical history, imaging and lab work on the specialist’s website. The solution also enables the specialty care practice to ask questions relevant to the required specialty or sub-specialty. For example, an orthopedic practice may ask if the patient is interested in surgery. A referral management solution provides a centralized platform where all referrals can be received, tracked, and organized digitally. This eliminates the risk of paper-based referrals getting misplaced or forgotten, ensuring that no patient falls through the cracks and experiences unnecessary delays in receiving the care they need. Using automatic referrals, your office automates assigning, tracking, and following up on referrals. Specialists can set up notifications and reminders to ensure no referral goes unnoticed or unaddressed.