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Geisinger Health PlanAll Plans · Administrative · Provider News · Podiatry, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy +2 moreMedium impact

Quick Claims now available in Availity Essentials

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by Sep 15, 2026
Effective date
Aug 6, 2026
Identified
Aug 29, 2026

Summary

Availity Essentials has launched Quick Claims, a new feature that streamlines professional claims submission using reusable claim templates. This tool is designed to reduce repetitive data entry and improve administrative efficiency, particularly for providers who submit similar claim types routinely. The feature became available on August 6, 2026.

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What to do

by Sep 15, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team should log into Availity Essentials and explore the Quick Claims feature located under Claims & Payments > Claims > Quick Claims.
02Review the Quick Claims training demo and overview documentation at the provided resource link to understand eligibility requirements and functionality.
03Identify which claim types your practice routinely submits (e.g., podiatry, chiropractic, therapy services) and evaluate whether creating reusable templates will improve workflow efficiency.
04No immediate compliance action is required, but early adoption is recommended to realize administrative time savings.

Original notice

Quick Claims now available in Availity Essentials
geisinger.org · Always check the source before changing claims.
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