The Administration module also includes the Insurance Providers tab to easily manage insurer-related data and add new providers.

Creating a New Insurance Provider

  • Navigate to Administration from the left-side menu.

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  • Select the Insurance Providers tab in the Administration module.

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  • If you need to create a new insurer, click the + New Provider button in the middle of the screen (if no insurance providers created yet).

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  • Or use the + New Provider button in the top right corner to add more providers to the list.

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  • In the pop-up form titled New Provider, fill in the following fields:

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  • Name (required): Enter the insurance provider name.
  • Phone (required): Input the phone number.
  • Status (required): Set the provider status as either Active or Inactive (Use the status options to enable or disable a required insurance provider).
  • Once all fields are completed, click Create to add the provider. If you need to cancel, click Cancel.

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  • After adding a new provider, you’ll find it listed in the Insurance Providers tab, displaying the name, phone, current status, and number of assigned patients.

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💡Notes

Every patient can be assigned to a specific insurance provider to ensure proper coverage and claims management. Check the full guide on How to assign the patient to the insurance provider.

Editing the Insurance Provider

  • Click the necessary provider or use the three-dot menu next to it to select Edit.

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  • Update or edit the insurance provider information by filling in the following fields.

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  • Name (required): Enter the insurance provider name.
  • Responsible Person (required): Choose the necessary person from the dropdown menu.
  • Status (required): Set the provider status as either Active or Inactive (Use the status options to enable or disable a required insurance provider).
  • Phone (required): Input the phone number.
  • WhatsApp (optional): Enter the WhatsApp number.
  • Email (optional): Provide the email address.
  • Website Link (optional): Add the insurance provider’s website link.
  • Claims Portal Link (optional): Enter the link to the claims portal.
  • Preferable Contact Way (optional): Choose the necessary option from the dropdown menu (Email, Phone, WhatsApp, Web Portal, Other).
  • Comments (optional): Add any additional notes or comments about the insurance provider.

💡Notes

Contact information is optional, but when added, it appears in the quick-contact box during patient invoicing for instant one-click access. It gives a convenient way to reach the provider directly or for claim-related communication.

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  • Also, provide the primary contact details in the following fields.

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  • Name (optional): Specify the primary contact name.
  • Position (optional): Provide the primary contact’s position.
  • Phone (optional): Enter the contact phone number.
  • WhatsApp (optional): Add the WhatsApp number.
  • Email (optional): Include the email address.
  • Click the Save button to apply the changes.

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  • View the patients linked to this provider by selecting the Show Patients link in the top-right corner.

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Deleting the Insurance Provider

  • Use the three-dot menu next to the required insurance provider to select Delete.

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  • Click the Delete button to confirm that you want to remove the chosen provider (this action cannot be reversed).

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