Question 1

Will hospitals in Grand Rapids accept a faxed referral or prior authorization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Providers across Grand Rapids routinely take faxed referrals, prior authorizations, and lab orders because fax meets HIPAA standards for moving protected health information. Insurers in the 616 area frequently require fax for pre-certification as well. Send FAX Mail sends those documents from email and returns a delivery confirmation.

Question 2

Does the 616 number cover Holland and Wyoming too?

Accepted Answer

It does. The 616 prefix spans West Michigan including Holland and Wyoming, so the number reads as local across the whole region. The line is cloud-based, so where you work has no effect on how the number appears.

Question 3

Can manufacturers fax contracts without a machine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A West Michigan manufacturer can email a signed contract or compliance document straight to a recipient's fax line through Send FAX Mail. The platform records each send with a timestamp, which is the trail agencies look for. No fax machine or phone line is needed.

Question 4

How much does it cost to add a 616 number?

Accepted Answer

The Starter plan is $12.99/mo and includes one number plus a monthly page allowance. Picking your 616 number is free, and a West Michigan manufacturer that sends past the allowance simply moves to a larger plan. Businesses needing more numbers or HIPAA coverage can step up to the $54.99 Business plan.

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