CareRead®
Fast patient processing at the point of care
CareRead lets you swipe patients’ health plan member ID cards through a card reader device, which automatically fills Availity’s online transaction pages with the necessary information to retrieve patient records. No more typing in data and fewer data entry errors.
CareRead benefits
- Automatically populates Availity's transaction pages with demographic and insurance information eliminating time-intensive manual data entry.
- Works seamlessly with our Eligibility and Benefits Inquiry and CareProfile® services for end-to-end, patient processing.
- Reduces data entry errors and updates.
- Streamlines up-front tasks to improve patient flow through the medical practice.
- Fully secure and compliant with regulatory requirements.
About the card reader
Patient member ID cards or combination debit/member ID cards are swiped through a three track-enabled card reader connected to your computer. The card readers must adhere to the following specifications:
- Capable of reading tracks 1, 2, and 3 on a magnetic stripe.
- Connects to your computer using a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. Note that a separate power cord is not needed. The reader receives power from the computer through the USB cable.
- It must be a keyboard emulation device.
Card readers can be purchased at many business retailers or can be found online by searching for "Magnetic Card Reader".
Product and service availability may vary by health plan.
What people are saying
“Our office has had CareRead for years and we could not be happier! We love how a patient’s information automatically populates on Availity transaction pages with the swipe of a card. We no longer have to key the information and have avoided several data entry errors. CareRead is a wonderful product for any office.”