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Data Sheet: Why Getting Testing Right Matters More Than Ever for Health Plan CAPS 

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Testing is one step in the implementation process that health plans know is critical but often struggle to properly execute. 

Whether a payer is facing new core system implementation, a solution upgrade, or new capability rollout, software testing plays a central role in ensuring everything works as expected. But in practice, it can be challenging to execute. Internal teams are stretched thin, timelines are tight, and traditional consulting approaches don’t always account for how health plans actually operate day to day. 

When testing falls short, the impact is immediate: claims may pend or process incorrectly, payment accuracy can be affected, and teams are left managing avoidable manual work. Over time, these issues can create real friction for both members and providers. 

It’s prompting many health plans to rethink how they approach the testing phase of implementations and upgrades, and where it can be improved. 

A Different Approach to Testing 

Testing as a Service from HealthEdge® Global Professional Services was built specifically to address common testing challenges for HealthRules® Payer customers. Instead of relying on generic frameworks or starting from scratch, Testing as a Service brings together a purpose-built approach grounded in how the platform is actually configured and used. 

What sets HealthEdge Testing as a Service apart? 

  1. Deep product and process knowledge: Testing is aligned to how health plans truly operate, not just how the system is configured.  
  2. Strategic data and defect intelligence: Testing focuses on the areas that matter most, based on real-world patterns and risk.  
  3. Extensive reusable testing resources: Health plans can start in “edit mode,” using pre-built test cases and synthetic data instead of building everything from the ground up.  
  4. Innovative AI-enabled automation testing: Automation and AI work together to accelerate timelines and improve accuracy, without sacrificing control.  

Together, the unique capabilities of HealthEdge Testing as a Service help health plans reduce manual effort, improve quality, and make decisions with greater confidence. 

If you’re rethinking how your organization approaches testing and looking for a more effective way to support implementations, upgrades, and ongoing system changes, it’s worth exploring a different model. 

Learn More 

Read the data sheet on HealthEdge Testing as a Service, but still have questions about how to prepare for software testing? Visit our guide, “Preparing for Software Testing: 8 Best Practices for Health Plans.” 

 

About the Author

Betsy Timbers is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for Global Professional Services and Partnerships at HealthEdge, where she leads go-to-market strategy and messaging for services and partner solutions. She brings over a decade of experience in healthcare and technology product marketing, with previous roles at athenahealth and Salsify.

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