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      This six-step guide to preventing denials provides best practices for record keeping and updating the staff and doctors on their role in operations. Additionally, this guide serves as a reminder for insurance verification, documentation, utilizing technology and strategies for correct implementations. For more details, please download and review this checklist.

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