Solidcore Systems, Inc., a Cupertino, Calif-based provider of change control software for critical systems, has announced that WorkingRx, a provider of workers' compensation pharmacy claims processing, has deployed Solidcore's S3 Control solution to prevent unauthorized and unwanted changes from taking place on workers' compensation claims processing systems.
Norvax, a Chicago-based provider of online sales technology to the health insurance industry, has redesigned the Web sites www.ConsumersLifephp.com and www.SuperMedOne.com for consumers interested in purchasing their own health insurance. The Web sites serve the Ohio, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin markets.
Quantros, Inc., a San Francisco-based provider of enterprise-wide software for safety and quality solutions in healthcare, has announced that the Jackson Health System of South Florida has begun implementing the company's safety and risk management suite of solutions.
Navicure, an Atlanta-based provider of revenue cycle management solutions for physician practices, is partnering with LeonardoMD, a San Diego-based provider of practice management and clinical software, to create a Web-based billing solution for small and mid-sized physician practices.
The Palomino Group, a Minneapolis-based reimbursement and commercialization services organization, has announced the launch of a new consulting business in the healthcare arena, targeting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and other healthcare companies.
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. of Santa Monica, Calif. has launched Cornerstone for Healthcare, billed as a "specialized people management solution designed to address healthcare provider challenges including greater economic pressures, stringent industry regulations and a nationwide shortage of qualified professionals." The solution includes input from Integrated HR Solutions, a provider of healthcare competency management solutions.
Louisville, Ky.-based SHPS has announced that it has been selected as the exclusive medical management provider for the Third Party Administration Alliance, a consortium of independently owned third-party administrators.
Lawson Software of St. Paul, Minn. has announced that Physiotherapy Associates, which operates more than 800 outpatient centers in 34 states, has licensed the Lawson S3 Human Capital Management and Lawson S3 Enterprise Financial Management suites. Also, SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York has licensed the Lawson S3 Human Capital Management, Enterprise Financial Management and Supply Chain Management software suites.
Alpha II, a Tallahassee, Fla.-based provider of healthcare coding, compliance and claims editing solutions, has announced the integration of physician quality reporting measures into its ClaimStaker claims editing solution. ClaimStaker will now check the coding and reporting for any of the 74 measures in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) on which a participating physician has chosen to report.
CareMedic Systems, Inc., a St. Petersburg, Fla.-based provider of financial management systems for hospitals and providers, has announced that its revenue cycle performance dashboard now offers key performance indicators (KPIs) related to commercial payer claims processed by the company's AccelerateAR Claims Management solution.
Siemens Medical Solutions, USA of Malvern, Pa. and Partners Healthcare of Boston have announced that Partners will implement Siemens Medical's Soarian Financials patient administration and revenue cycle management system.
MedSynergies, Inc., a Dallas-based provider of healthcare revenue cycle services and technology including advanced analytics and reporting platforms, has announced the availability of MSI Imaging, a data access tool designed to capture and organize healthcare and patient data and improve integration with other processes and technologies including GE Centricity Group Management. Also, the Central Utah Clinic has selected the company's customized revenue cycle management solutions and financial IT consulting services.
Perceptive Software of Shawnee, Kan. has announced that Cleveland, Tenn.-based Life Care Centers of America will deploy ImageNow enterprise document management, imaging and workflow software in accounts payable departments throughout its 220 facilities in the United States.
EDS of Plano, Texas has announced that Dean Health Insurance of Madison, Wis. will implement the company's MetaVance Administration and Finance System.
Ontario Systems and HTP, Inc. have announced a partnership to integrate their healthcare revenue management applications to accelerate providers' revenue cycles and provide increased service and communication with patients. Mercy Health Partners of Southwest Ohio will be the first to integrate the new HTP RevRunner with its existing Artiva Healthcare system.
The Eclipsys Corporation of Boca Raton, Fla. has announced that Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, N.J. will implement Sunrise Clinical Manager, Sunrise Patient Financials and Sunrise Access Management.
Cambridge, Mass.-based Pegasystems, Inc. has announced that Independence Blue Cross in southeastern Pennsylvania has licensed the SmartBPM Suite, including several healthcare solution frameworks, to optimize sales, underwriting, renewals and claims processing activities.
BearingPoint, Inc. of McLean, Va. has been selected to perform and identity and access management pilot and full capability implementation for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The objective of the pilot is to validate a process for supplying secure identification or "smart cards" to 112,000 HHS employees and contractors.
Pittsburgh-based MED3000, Inc. has acquired Pathology Service Associates, LLC, a South Carolina-based provider specializing in pathology revenue cycle management and practice management and marketing services for more than 75 independent pathology practices in 27 states.
Ultimate Software, a Weston, Fla.-based provider of human resources, payroll and talent management solutions, has announced that Promise Healthcare, Inc., a long-term acute care network covering 14 facilities in six states, has seen improvements in analytical reporting, cost savings and organization-wide benefits since going live with UltiPro through Intersourcing in October 2006.
JC Data Solutions has formed an alliance with MD Point CMS, LLC to provide automated Medical Forms Generator and EOB Tracker software.
CollaborateMD, an Orlando, Fla.-based provider of Internet-based practice management and medical billing software, has announced a partnership with zenhire, an Amherst, N.Y.-based provider of pre-employment tools, services and collaborative networks for human capital professionals, to allow zenhire member recruiters to service the temporary and full-time staffing requirements of CollaborateMD customers.