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Product Management Improvement Question: Streamlining mobile health insurance claims submission process
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Updated Jan 22, 2025

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Asked at HCSC

15 mins

How can HCSC improve its Blue Cross Blue Shield mobile app to streamline the claims submission process for members?

Product Improvement Hard Member-only
Product Strategy User Experience Design Healthcare Industry Knowledge Healthcare Insurance Technology
User Experience Product Strategy Healthcare Technology Mobile App Optimization Claims Processing

Introduction

To improve HCSC's Blue Cross Blue Shield mobile app and streamline the claims submission process for members, we need to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current user experience, identify pain points, and develop innovative solutions. I'll approach this challenge by first asking clarifying questions, then segmenting users, analyzing pain points, generating solutions, evaluating and prioritizing those solutions, and finally proposing metrics to measure success.

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Step 1

Clarifying Questions (5 mins)

  • Looking at the product context, I'm thinking about the app's current user base and primary use cases. Could you share some insights on who our main users are and what features they use most frequently in the claims submission process?

Why it matters: This helps us focus our improvements on the most impactful areas. Expected answer: Primarily working adults, 25-55, using the app for submitting out-of-network claims and tracking in-network claims. Impact on approach: Would prioritize streamlining out-of-network claim submissions and improving claim status visibility.

  • Considering user behavior, I'm curious about cross-platform usage patterns. Do members typically start and complete claims on the mobile app, or do they switch between devices?

Why it matters: Determines if we need to focus on improving the end-to-end mobile experience or optimize for cross-device continuity. Expected answer: About 60% of users complete claims entirely on mobile, while 40% switch between mobile and web. Impact on approach: Would prioritize mobile-first solutions while ensuring seamless transitions between platforms.

  • Thinking about the product lifecycle and company alignment, what are the key metrics driving this improvement initiative? Are we focusing more on user acquisition, retention, or operational efficiency?

Why it matters: Helps align our solutions with broader business objectives. Expected answer: Primary focus on improving member retention and reducing customer support calls related to claims. Impact on approach: Would prioritize user-friendly features that increase self-service capabilities and reduce friction in the claims process.

  • Considering external factors, how does our claims submission process compare to our main competitors in terms of user satisfaction and efficiency?

Why it matters: Identifies areas where we can gain a competitive advantage. Expected answer: We're slightly behind in mobile claim submission speed and approval time compared to our top two competitors. Impact on approach: Would focus on innovative solutions to streamline the submission process and accelerate claim processing.

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At this point, you can ask interviewer to take a 1-minute break to organize your thoughts before diving into the next step.

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