Appeals & Grievances Management

Save up to 50% on A&G operational costs with audit-ready case closure.

Automates appeals and grievances intake, tracks CMS timeliness deadlines, and produces audit-ready documentation on every case.
90+ Days → ~30 Days
A&G Operations Dashboard
Live compliance status
Open Appeals
247
Open Grievances
183
SLA Compliance
98.6%
AI Agent Classification
89%
HIPAA Compliant
HITRUST Certified
Trusted by Medicare Advantage, Medicaid & Commercial Plans
Regulatory Compliance Rules Engine

Why This Matters

Many health plans are re-evaluating how A&G costs scale with volume.

Every manual intake, every spreadsheet-tracked SLA and every IT ticket for a report is money spent on process instead of outcomes. A&G case volumes increase 15-20% year over year for growing health plans.

90+

days to close

Manual intake burns FTE hours

Appeals and grievances arrive via portals, emails, faxes and phone calls. Staff spend hours on data entry, classification and routing for each case.

SLAs

at risk

Missed deadlines trigger penalties

Spreadsheet-based deadline tracking leads to missed SLAs, and potential CMS sanctions.

Siloed

systems

Fragmented tools multiply rework

Appeals and grievances tracked in siloed systems with limited cross-view. Teams duplicate effort and cases get misrouted. The drag compounds with every new case.

IT

ticket required

Every change requires IT

Reports, workflow changes and CMS updates all require IT tickets. Your compliance and A&G teams wait days for changes that should take minutes.

Trusted by Health Plans

Health plans trust Inovaare for A&G across MA, Medicaid and Commercial lines of business.

"Universe prep went from three weeks of manual work to hours. We walked into our last CMS audit with everything pre-generated and validated. That changed the dynamic of the entire review."
VP, Compliance Operations
Medicare Advantage plan
"Before Inovaare, SLA compliance hovered around 87%. Within six months of go-live, we were consistently above 98%. The board tracks that number quarterly. They noticed."
A&G Director
Regional Medicaid managed care plan
"The AI agents handle intake classification and letter drafting so our specialists can focus on decisions and member outcomes instead of data gathering. We reallocated two FTEs to higher-value work."
Chief Compliance Officer
Multi-state plan

Built for Your Role

A&G outcomes tailored to what matters most to you.

Whether you own the budget, the team or the compliance posture, Inovaare delivers the outcomes your role demands.

Operation Leaders

Operational Efficiency at Scale

Reduce manual overhead, lower headcount dependency and cut A&G operational costs by up to 50% without adding staff as case volumes grow 15-20% YoY.
A&G Leaders

Team Productivity and Case Control

Give your specialists the tools to resolve cases faster with less rework. AI handles intake, routing and data gathering so your team focuses on decisions and member outcomes.
Compliance Leaders

Continuous CMS Audit Readiness

Replace reactive audit prep with hardcoded compliance logic, auto-generated CMS universes and full audit trails on every case.

The Transformation

What A&G looks like with Inovaare.

Shifts A&G from a reactive, effort-intensive function to a proactive, audit-ready operation.

Area Before Inovaare After Inovaare
Case Intake Manual review of emails, calls, forms Automated capture and AI classification
Timeliness Tracking Spreadsheet-based; risk of missed deadlines CMS-driven rules + real-time alerts and timers
Case Summarization Staff write-ups from call logs and notes Usher AI generates structured, audit-ready summaries
IRE Handling Managed offline, tracked manually Integrated IRE module with document export & timeline tracking
Provider Disputes Handled via email or outside A&G system Routed and resolved within A&G workflow
Audit Prep Manual evidence gathering, timeline assembly Instant reporting + full case history trail
Reporting Limited visibility, dependent on IT Role-based dashboards, self-service, exportable
CMS Complaint Tracking Manual download and routing of CMS complaint files Automated CTM ingestion, SLA-based routing, and resolution tracking linked to A&G workflows
Compliance Control SOP-dependent, variable by staff member Hardcoded compliance logic across all workflows

Return on Investment

Measurable ROI across four dimensions.

Health plans using Inovaare A&G see immediate cost reductions through automation, fewer penalties, and faster case resolution.

Up to $400K

Annual savings from up to 4 FTEs reallocated

Manual intake, routing & audit prep automated

Faster case closure cycle

From 90+ days down to ~30 days average

Up to 90%

Reduction in repeat deficiencies

Hardcoded compliance logic prevents recurrence

Up to 40%

Fewer classification and routing errors

AI auto-classifies by type & severity

Disclaimer: Based on observed outcomes across health plan implementations. Reported ranges; actual results vary by case mix, data volume, and current process maturity.

How It Works

How the A&G management system works: six automated steps.

Spreadsheets, manual routing handoffs and missed deadlines are removed from the workflow because each step enforces CMS timeliness automatically.

1

Case Logged

Member appeal or grievance submitted via portal, call center, mail, fax, or delegated entity. Captured in a single unified intake.

2

Intake Automation

Powered by Intake Agent
Auto-classifies case by type, severity and regulatory requirements. SLA countdown begins immediately. Member data retrieved automatically.

3

Case Review

Powered by Investigation Agent
AI copilots gather supporting data: claims, clinical records and correspondence. Draft member letters generated. Investigation routed intelligently.

4

Compliance Validation

Powered by Decision Assistant & Policy Assistant
Compliance team reviews findings. CMS rules enforced automatically. Clinical-to-member language translation ensures member-centric communication.

5

Pattern Detection

Powered by Analytics Agent
AI surfaces repeat issues and root-cause patterns across cases. Findings flagged for review by compliance and quality teams.

6

Closure & Reporting

Powered by Closure Agent
Case closed, evidence logged, reports available in CMS-ready format. Dashboards updated in real time. Full audit trail preserved.

Why Inovaare

Your A&G system should enforce CMS rules, not just track cases.

When CMS regulatory updates require additional professional services to implement, many plans re-evaluate whether a healthcare-native, purpose-built A&G system would reduce that dependency.

Generic Legacy Vendors

Inovaare A&G

Getting Started

Ready to scope your A&G implementation?

Walk through your current workflows with our team. We will map the integration, define your go-live plan and give you a realistic timeline.

Extend Value

Add-on modules for deeper operational impact.

Each module is optional and priced separately. Layer them onto the core A&G system as your program grows.

Call Log Scrubber

Flags missed grievances from call recordings via NLP. Increases case capture accuracy and lowers audit exposure.

IRE Repository

Central hub for tracking, preparing and exporting IRE documentation. Simplifies reconsideration management.

Provider Dispute Manager

Tracks provider-submitted disputes within the A&G platform. Improves routing accuracy and resolution time.

PQI Detection & Analytics

Identifies repeat issues, member impact trends and quality gaps. Enables root-cause resolution and improved Star ratings.

QIO Appeal Management

Manages QIO-level and expedited appeals with configurable workflows, automated evidence package generation and deadline-driven escalation. Full audit trail for CMS review.

Universe Generator & Reporting

Auto-generates CMS-ready universes (ODAG, CDAG, SNP-MOC) and Part C & D reporting files aligned to HPMS requirements.

Resources

Evaluate on your timeline.

Not ready for a demo? Start with the resources that match where you are in your evaluation.
Inovaare-Alabama Health Plan

Success story

Case Study

How an Alabama-Based Health Plan Transformed its A&G Department

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Recorded Product Walkthrough

On-Demand

Recorded Product Walkthrough

AI ushers in the 3rd Generation of Appeals and Grievances

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Inovaare- Appeals & Grievances: From Cost Center to Strategic Intelligence Unit

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Appeals & Grievances eBook

From Cost Center to Strategic
Intelligence Unit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Inovaare A&G.

How does Inovaare's A&G system reduce operational costs for health plans?

Inovaare’s A&G system reduces operational costs through AI-powered automation at every stage: automated intake eliminates manual data entry across portals, emails, and faxes; embedded CMS timeliness logic removes reliance on spreadsheet tracking; AI copilots generate case summaries, member letters, and audit documentation automatically. Health plans typically save up to 4 FTEs annually (up to $400K) and reduce closure cycles from 90+ days to approximately 30 days.

What types of appeals and grievances does the system handle?

The system handles all appeal and grievance types across Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid lines of business. This includes service appeals, claims appeals, member grievances, provider disputes, and IRE reconsiderations. Each case type follows configurable workflows with embedded compliance rules specific to the line of business and regulatory requirements.

How does the A&G system ensure CMS compliance?

Compliance is built into every workflow through a compliance rules engine that enforces CMS timeliness and accuracy requirements automatically. The system tracks every case to its deadline with real-time alerts and SLA countdowns, auto-generates CMS-ready universes, produces Part C & D reporting files aligned to HPMS requirements, and maintains full audit trails on every action. Compliance logic is hardcoded into workflows — not dependent on individual staff knowledge of SOPs

Can we start with just appeals or grievances and expand later?

Yes. Inovaare’s modular architecture lets you deploy only what you need today and add modules as your program grows. Many health plans start with core A&G case management and expand to add-on modules like the Call Log Scrubber, IRE Repository, Provider Dispute Manager, or PQI Detection over time. Modular licensing means you pay only for what you use.

How long does A&G implementation take?

Most health plans are live within as few as 8 weeks depending on complexity and number of integrations. The platform is low-code/no-code and configurable by compliance staff, so no custom development is required. Inovaare provides implementation support including workflow configuration, data migration, and user training.

Does the A&G system integrate with existing claims and authorization systems?

Yes. The A&G system connects to standard health plan data sources including claims systems, authorization platforms, member portals, call center systems, and FDR/delegated entity portals. AI agents automatically compile authorization data, claims data, and medical records for appeal cases, reducing manual data gathering. The platform layers onto existing systems with minimal disruption.

What CMS audit universes does the system generate automatically?

The A&G Universe Generator automatically produces CMS-ready universes including ODAG (Organization Determinations, Appeals & Grievances), CDAG (Coverage Determinations, Appeals & Grievances), and SNP-MOC (Special Needs Plans Model of Care) from live operational data. It applies CMS layout, logic, and validation rules, flags defects by owner with correction guidance, and exports submission-ready files — reducing universe preparation from weeks to hours.

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and stay CMS-ready?

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