NADP CONVERGE 2026

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Closing the Loop: Modernizing Provider Communication for Paper Claim Exceptions

Despite continued investment in automation and electronic claims processing, paper claims remain a critical part of many dental payers’ operations. While significant attention has been given to improving data capture and increasing auto-adjudication rates, one operational challenge often receives far less attention: what happens when a paper claim cannot be successfully processed?

Many organizations still rely on manual research, spreadsheets, email chains, or generic provider correspondence to manage claim exceptions. These disconnected workflows create unnecessary delays, increase administrative costs, and often lead to provider frustration and repeated claim submissions.

This session explores how payers can “close the loop” on paper claim processing by transforming rejected claims into collaborative exception-resolution workflows. Attendees will learn how modern exception management can provide greater visibility into claim failures, streamline communication with providers, reduce manual intervention, and improve the overall provider experience through intelligent, claim-specific correspondence.

Using real-world examples, this presentation will demonstrate how extending automation beyond data capture can help organizations reduce operational friction while creating a more efficient and transparent paper claim process.