We are pleased to announce Availity Provider EDI Training Webinars!

Availity participating providers can enroll in any of the Webinars listed below.

Register today! Log into the secure Availity Portal and select "Free Training" to enroll. EDI training lasts approximately 90-minutes with a 30-minute live question and answer period at the end (total 2-hours).

The following is a list of available training webinars / dates that Availity will be offering to their participating providers for the month of August. Availity participating providers can enroll in any of these webinars by simply logging into the secure Availity Portal and selecting FREE TRAINING from any page.

Please see the brief descriptions of each training session provided below the table. If you have providers that have questions on the below topics or just want to learn more about Availity, please recommend that they enroll in a training session today.

New Offering - SECURITY AUGUST WEBINAR SCHEDULE: Attention PAAs- Click the link below to view all webinar dates and times for Enhancing Your Security Training Webinars - In August 2010, Availity will implement a system upgrade with a special focus on security. Click the link to see all upcoming dates and times to attend this important webinar. Learn how the upgrade will help streamline your account administration workflows and secure your patients’ protected health information (PHI). Important. Seating is limited, so register early. This webinar is designed primarily for Availity Primary Access Administrators (PAAs). This webinar is approximately 90-minutes. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar.
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Authorizations and Referrals Training - Learn how to submit referral and authorization requests and inquiries with the Availity Health Care Services Review and Inquiry features. This training is approximately 60-minutes Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.

Availity 101: An Introduction to Availity for New Users - Are you new to using Availity? Do you want to learn more about navigation and workflow solutions offered through Availity? Please join Availity for training webinars dedicated to new users. This introductory webinar is essential to learning how to use Availity products/services, locate helpful resources, and navigation tips. This webinar is approximately 90-minutes. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.

CareCollect: Process Patient Payments - Attend this session to learn more about Availity's CareCollect, an efficiency tool designed to provide payment processing improvements to your practice -- where and when you need them the most! This webinar is approximately 60-minutes. Plan to attend
this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.

Claims Follow-up: status, research, remittance - Learn how to use Availity's Claims Management options for claim status inquiry, claim research, and claim reconciliation. Also, learn about electronic remittance advice delivery options. This webinar is approximately 60 minutes. Plan to attend this
webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.

EDI Training for Availity EDI Submitters - Availity’s claims clearinghouse connects to more than 1,300 commercial and government health plans in Availity’s Health Information Network.Attend this training for an overview of Availity’s electronic data interchange (EDI) clearinghouse services. Also learn how to submit EDI batches using Availity’s Send and Receive EDI Files functionality, how to interpret EDI reports, set your EDI reporting preferences, and use the Availity Dashboard. This webinar is approximately 90 minutes. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone.

Electronic Remittance Advice Training - The Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) service helps you improve your revenue cycle management by providing you with electronic payment explanations from multiple health plans. ERAs can be accessed online and downloaded to your computer at no charge. Availity also integrates with several practice management and hospital information systems to help automate accounts receivable postings. Join this 60-minute webinar to learn more. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password
you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.

IL, NM, OK, TX- Eligibility & Benefits Inquiry - For providers in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, learn how to submit eligibility and benefits inquiries and navigate the results returned by the payer. The Eligibility and Benefits Inquiry feature allows you to verify eligibility for a patient and confirm the benefits covered under the member's contract. Also learn how other Availity products integrate with the Eligibility & Benefits feature, including CareCollect and CareRead. This webinar is approximately 75 minutes. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar.

Primary Access Administrator Training - This training is essential for your organization’s Primary Access Administrator (PAA). Learn how to perform the account administration functions, such as registering new users, assigning business functions to users, and more. This webinar is approximately 90
minutes. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.

Web Data Entry Claim Submission - Is your office still submitting paper claims? If yes, this training is for you. Learn how to use Availity's free web data entry claim submission forms to quickly submit a real-time, electronic claim or encounter. Join this 60-minute webinar to learn more. Plan to attend this webinar using a computer and telephone. Please make note of the Adobe user ID and password you used to register for this webinar. You will need this information to join the webinar.