Jami Force-Ludwig
Jami Force-Ludwig is the VP of Sales Marketing at NYX Health, where she leads growth strategy and go-to-market efforts for healthcare revenue cycle solutions. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, including 13 years in healthcare, she focuses on helping hospitals and physician groups navigate challenges like prior authorizations, denials, and patient access.
Jami works closely with NYX Health’s revenue cycle experts to translate real-world operational insights into clear, effective strategies and content that resonate with healthcare leaders.
Many physician practices assume that once an insurance company issues payment, the claim is closed and there is little left to do. But in today’s healthcare environment, that assumption can leave significant revenue uncollected. Under the No Surprises Act, qualifying healthcare providers have access to the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process when they believe reimbursement…
Prior authorization has become one of the most time-consuming and administratively burdensome processes in healthcare. While insurers use prior authorization to manage utilization and control costs, providers often face growing workloads, delayed care, and increasing operational expenses as they work to obtain approvals for medically necessary services. In fact, the American Medical Association (AMA) reports…
UnitedHealthcare recently announced plans to reduce prior authorization requirements by another 30%, including many pediatric services and routine outpatient procedures.¹ At first glance, that sounds like a huge win for providers — and honestly, in some ways, it is. Any reduction in administrative work helps. Fewer authorizations mean fewer delays, fewer phone calls, and less…
NYX Health helped a Georgia health system reduce outstanding referrals and streamline authorization workflows. Background A Georgia-based health system partnered with NYX Health to improve prior authorization efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and accelerate referral resolution across a high-volume payer environment. Over a six-month period, NYX Health managed and reviewed thousands of referrals while maintaining fast…
NYX Health helped stabilize workflows, reduce pending referrals, and improve authorization turnaround times. Background An Alabama-based Medical Center partnered with NYX Health to improve prior authorization efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and accelerate referral resolution across a high-volume payer environment. Over a five-month period, NYX Health managed and reviewed thousands of referrals while maintaining rapid turnaround…
A Practical Look at the Systems Behind Prescription Prior Authorizations Prescription prior authorizations aren’t just a paperwork issue anymore—they’re a systems issue. Most healthcare teams today aren’t working in just one place. They’re bouncing between EHRs, payer portals, and electronic prior authorization (ePA) tools just to get a single medication approved. And if you’ve ever…
Prior authorization remains one of the biggest friction points in healthcare. It slows down patient care, burdens staff, and creates avoidable delays that impact both revenue and outcomes. According to the American Medical Association, over 90% of physicians report that prior authorization delays care, and many say it leads to negative clinical outcomes. At the…
Prior authorizations aren’t new, but the pressure surrounding them has never been higher. Between increasing payer requirements, staffing shortages, and rising patient expectations, healthcare organizations are being forced to rethink how they manage authorizations. What used to be a back-office task is now a front-line operational risk impacting revenue, compliance, and patient access. In 2026,…
Prior authorizations have become one of the most time-consuming responsibilities in the healthcare revenue cycle. Between gathering documentation, navigating payer portals, and following up on requests, the process can quickly overwhelm internal staff. For many organizations, outsourcing prior authorizations has become a practical solution. But outsourcing this function requires more than simply handing the work…
Prior authorization has been part of healthcare administration for decades, but in recent years, the burden of prescription prior authorizations has grown significantly. As more specialty medications enter the market and payer policies continue to evolve, providers and pharmacy teams are spending more time navigating approval requirements before patients can begin treatment. For many practices,…
