The most user-friendly web-based cost estimator for prospective patients.
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Drive volume to your facility by offering unparalleled financial transparency.
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Allow prospective patients to confidently understand potential costs.
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Take a proactive approach to cost estimates
HST is trusted by 1,600+ customers
Give patients a simple, straightforward tool to estimate their costs
Empowering patients with clear cost insights
Surgery centers often struggle to give quick and transparent cost estimates to patients. On top of that, they sometimes face issues with insurance companies denying payments and finding out what the insurance doesn’t cover, making things even more complicated.
With HST Catalyst, empower patients to generate their own cost estimates while increasing patient volume to your ASC. On average, 10% of patients who create an estimate for themselves will schedule a procedure with you within about 60 days.
Increase Case Volume
Give patients a way to discover for themselves clear cost estimates. On average, 10% of prospective patients who request an estimate through HST Catalyst typically, choose to get a procedure done at the same ASC within about 60 days.
Save Time
By allowing prospective patients to independently generate their own quotes, you can reduce the number of cost questions from patients, thus freeing up staff time and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Meet State Compliance
Requirements
39 states have enacted fair billing laws, and CMS is initiating the process that requires providers to display services from which patients can shop.
Improve Patient Satisfaction Scores
By providing a clear and easy way to understand financial information upfront, your patients will feel better prepared, and you can improve their overall satisfaction.
Boost Staff Retention
Give your team a powerful tool that reduces difficult patient conversations.
How It Works
1. The Patient Navigates to HST Catalyst
The patients visit the facility’s website, inputs their personal and insurance information into HST Catalyst.
2. The Patient Receives their Estimate
The prospective patient receives an immediate, self-generated estimate for their procedure.
3. The Staff Uses the Dashboard to Compare Estimates and Trends
The staff uses the dashboard to analyze internally generated estimates with those created from prospective patients, displaying trends in commonly estimated procedures, payors, and plan types.
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Discover Why ASCs Love HST
“I personally like having everything together within HST because I just feel like it’s one system.”
Shawna Alfano, Administrator & Director of Nursing, BASS Surgery Center
“HST Pathways offers you a comprehensive ASC platform, providing all the necessary information, data, and statistics you desire, all just at your fingertips. It’s really a great product.”
Lora Reed, Administrative Director, Live Oak Surgery Center
Key Capabilities
Prospective patients enter a desired procedure and their personal information to receive an instant estimate via text or email.
View frequently checked procedures online by prospective patients.
Staff members can easily use HST Catalyst themselves to create quotes for patients.
Observe the most common payors and plan types among prospective patients for estimates.
Get a breakdown between staff-generated quotes and patient self-generated quotes.
By cross-referencing various clearinghouses, HST Catalyst captures a holistic view of current market rates and insurance coverages so patients can generate an accurate estimate.
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers
Can HST Catalyst help in attracting new patients?
Yes, as patients increasingly seek transparency in healthcare costs, offering an accessible online tool for quick estimates can make your facility more appealing to those researching care options.
How can HST Catalyst help us in local marketing efforts?
Local patients often compare nearby services. By advertising how you’re providing an easy way for patients to generate a cost estimate for a procedure, you can appeal to the local community as a forward-thinking, patient-first provider, differentiating your facility from others in the area.
How can my prospective patients use HST Catalyst?
Once you have HST Catalyst set up, the prospective patients can simply visit your facility’s website, find the cost estimator tool, input the procedure they’re considering and insurance details. HST Catalyst will then provide an estimated cost based on the information provided.
Does HST Catalyst book or schedule procedures?
No, the HST Catalyst is purely for estimation purposes. If a patient decides to proceed with a procedure, they’ll need to contact your facility directly to schedule and discuss further details.
How can HST Catalyst benefit our ASC?
By offering a transparent pricing tool, your ASC can enhance patient trust, reduce administrative workload, and meet growing demands for clear pricing. It’s an excellent way to stand out and show that you prioritize patient empowerment.
Will HST Catalyst help in reducing our administrative tasks?
Yes, by allowing patients to generate their own estimates, your staff can save significant time they would typically spend on phone calls and face-to-face questions regarding costs.
How can HST Catalyst serve as a marketing tactic for our facility?
By integrating HST Catalyst onto your website, you can position your facility as transparent and patient-centric, setting you apart from and attracting patients who prioritize clear, upfront pricing information.
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