AI can help overcome both provider and payer inefficiencies

AI is being leveraged to reduce inefficiencies in healthcare by accelerating prior authorization approvals, patient care delivery, and provider payments, according to a senior executive at Cohere Health. The technology targets operational bottlenecks between payers and providers, aiming to streamline claims processing and reimbursement workflows for faster financial and clinical outcomes. Lalithya Yerramilli, SVP of Payment Solutions, highlights AI’s potential to cut administrative delays, improving both financial and patient experience metrics in healthcare systems. The approach integrates AI into strategic planning, focusing on automation to minimize manual intervention in authorization and claims processing tasks. This initiative aligns with broader industry trends using AI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency across payer-provider interactions.