Introducing 'U-Karte Check': Revolutionizing Insurance Reviews for Aichi's Agricultural Society

Introduction of 'U-Karte Check'

Desamis Inc., based in Koto, Tokyo, along with Scala Communications, has begun providing the 'U-Karte Check' service to the Aichi Agricultural Mutual Insurance Association (NOSAI Aichi). This solution is specifically designed to enhance the efficiency of insurance review processes.

Background of Implementation

Aichi Prefecture is known for its significant cattle farming, producing a high population of dairy and beef cattle. As a result, NOSAI Aichi faces the challenge of reviewing over 3,000 submitted medical charts from veterinarians monthly. Currently, this task requires extensive manual labor, with staff members spending countless hours verifying the documents. To tackle this escalating workload, NOSAI Aichi recognized the effectiveness of 'U-Karte Check' and committed to a trial implementation.

Impact of Introducing U-Karte Check at NOSAI Aichi

Before implementing 'U-Karte Check', NOSAI Aichi staff dedicated an average of about 60 hours each month to manually verifying the charts. This tedious process required them to check thousands of documents, including those without issues. With the introduction of 'U-Karte Check', the system will automatically extract only the documents flagged for discrepancies, allowing staff to focus primarily on these errors. This automation is expected to reduce the overall workload by approximately two-thirds.

Furthermore, the service will promote standardization of review criteria and improve operational efficiency by making better use of existing medical history data.

NOSAI Aichi, Desamis, and Scala Communications will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of this system in reducing workload and contributing to standardization of review processes.

What is U-Karte Check?

'U-Karte Check' is an innovative service that systematically checks the consistency of medical chart data submitted to agricultural mutual insurance associations. This includes details about diseases, notifications, and medication information. The primary goal is to dramatically reduce staff workload while supporting the standardization and efficiency of the review process.

Key Features:

- Functions: The system automatically cross-references entries such as diseases, notifications, and medications in the submitted charts, extracting inconsistencies and records that do not conform to specified guidelines.
- Value: By eliminating the labor-intensive double-checking process traditionally done manually, it fosters an environment where review personnel can focus on specialized judgment tasks.

Comments from NOASAI Aichi's Business Division Head

Mr. Ito, the head of the business division at NOSAI Aichi, expressed, "This introduction represents a collaborative effort to identify and solve on-site challenges. I believe that 'U-Karte Check' will not only contribute to the standardization of review processes and lessen staff burdens but also lay the groundwork for future data utilization. We will work closely with Desamis and Scala Communications to further refine this system."