Using "Uh-huh" and "I see" to show you're paying attention without interrupting.
Active Listening
Acknowledging the member's perspective without necessarily agreeing they are right.
Validation
"You've come to the right place; I can definitely help you with this today."
reassurance / ownership statement
This singer is known for her "Eras" Tour
Taylor Swift
Using a member's specific name instead of "Sir" or "Ma'am."
Personalization
"I understand how frustrating it is when your claim was denied" is an example of this.
Efficiency Empathy Statement
Freebie
To reassure a member when you don't have the answer, you should provide a clear __________ for when you will follow up
timeframe
what is Scar's real name
Taka
Starting with a human touch rather than a robotic greeting, can what?
set a positive tone immediately
This "fatigue" happens when agents take on too much of the member's stress
Compassion Fatigue (or Burnout)
This call will be monitored or recorded for quality and training purposes.
outbound calls / when someone else joins the call
Using this pronoun instead of "They" or "The Company"
"I"
This Italian cheese's name translates to "recooked."
Ricotta
This technique involves finding a common interest, like the weather or a local sports team, during "dead air."
Icebreaker
Doing this "with your voice" makes you sound helpful even if the member can't see you.
Smiling
Ghost call
"I'll try," an agent showing ownership says this.
"I will"
I am the only animal that cannot jump
elephant
The technique of repeating back what the member said in your own words to ensure accuracy.
paraphrasing
This is the difference between Sympathy and Empathy.
"Feeling for" vs "Feeling with"
"This information is subject to change at any time. Therefore, please check with the provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm he or she is participating in Aetna's network.
Participating physicians, hospitals and other health care providers are independent contractors are neither agents or employees of Aetna. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed, and provider network composition is subject to change."
Sending provider List
This is the act of apologizing for the situation on behalf of the company, regardless of who made the mistake
taking accountability
The number of Dalmatians in a Disney film minus the number of dwarfs with Snow White.
What is 94? (101 - 7)