Managing Preferred (Shortlisted) Providers
Create and manage a list of trusted providers to streamline referrals and improve care coordination.
Managing Preferred (Shortlisted) Providers
The Preferred Provider workspace allows you to create and manage a curated list of providers your organization works with most frequently. This list helps streamline referrals and ensures patients are directed to trusted, high-performing partners.
What Are Preferred Providers?
Preferred (or shortlisted) providers are organizations you have selected as part of your go-to network. These providers are typically:
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Frequently used by your team
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Aligned with your services and workflows
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Trusted for quality, responsiveness, and availability
Why Use the Preferred Provider List?
Maintaining a preferred provider list helps:
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Speed up the referral process
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Improve placement success rates
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Ensure consistency in care coordination
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Strengthen relationships with key partners
How to Manage Preferred Providers
Adding Providers to Your List
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Navigate to the Provider Dashboard
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Select the "+ Preferred Provider" button in the top right
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Search for the organization you would like to add
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Select the option to add to Preferred Providers
Viewing Your Preferred Providers
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Go to the Provider Dashboard
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Access your Preferred Provider list
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View and manage your shortlisted organizations
Updating Your List
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Add new providers as your network grows
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Remove providers that are no longer relevant
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Regularly review your list to ensure accuracy and performance
How Preferred Providers Are Used
When sending referrals:
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Your preferred providers can be quickly selected
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They may appear first when choosing where to send referrals
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They help guide your team toward the most appropriate destinations
Best Practices
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Keep your list up to date with active, responsive providers
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Include providers across all key service types
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Regularly evaluate provider performance and adjust your list accordingly
Why This Matters
A well-maintained preferred provider list improves efficiency, strengthens collaboration, and supports better patient outcomes by ensuring referrals are sent to the right providers, faster.