ALERT: MedAssets to Deploy RCM solutions at Hospice Care Facility

March 11, 2010

MedAssets has been roped in through a multi-year contract by one of USA’s largest hospice care providers, Odyssey HealthCare, Inc., for its Web-enabled revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions. The deal was inked in the intent of enhancing the facility’s business office efficiency, cash flow and ensuring reimbursement integrity. Read more

ALERT: Lawson Inks Deal with Oklahoma State University Teaching Hospital

August 27, 2009

Oklahoma State University Medical Center (OSU Medical Center) has selected Lawson Software’s S3 Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Financial Management suites, to lower operational costs by enhancing the process efficiencies and automating its business operations and supply inventory processes. Under the terms of the agreement, Lawson partner, NaviSite will host the enterprise solutions. Read more

Emdeon Acquires Pharmacy Services Vendor

July 4, 2009

Nashville, Tennessee-based Emdeon Business Services LLC has acquired eRx Network, LLC, a vendor of electronic pharmacy healthcare solutions, in order to enhance its footing in e-Prescribing and pharmacy claims management. The financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed. The agreement marks the merging of Emdeon’s pharmacy operations with eRx’s technology and services offering, and the former leveraging eRx’s growing clientele, and recognition for its product innovation, pharmacy switching technology and customer support. Read more

Eclipsys Releases Upgraded Version of PeakPractice Solution

April 23, 2009

Targeting the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market, Eclipsys has introduced a new version of its PeakPractice™ solution, with enhancements including supply chain module features to assist ACSs in inventory management while efficiently carrying out clinical documentation and electronic billing. The solution will be showcased at the ASCs 2009 show, to be held at Nashville, TN from April 22-24, 2009. Read more

Moore County Hospital District Selects Staffing Solution from Concerro

March 30, 2009

Moore County Hospital District (MCHD) of Dumas, Texas, has implemented a Web-based workforce management solution from Concerro, a San Diego, CA-based vendor specializing in workforce management software and services. Read more

Fremont-Rideout Health Group Ropes in QuadraMed for Revenue Cycle and Health Information Management Solutions

March 24, 2009

Fremont-Rideout Health Group (FRHG) has signed a contract with QuadraMed to deploy QuadraMed Revenue Cycle and Quantim® Health Information Management (HIM) solutions. QuadraMed’s offering, providing business intelligence and real-time reporting, is expected to help optimize operational efficiencies, streamline revenue collection operations, and enhance clinical workflow. Read more

Allscripts Plans to Sell Medication Services Business

February 13, 2009

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. has decided to sell its Medication Services business through an agreement in principle, which is open to negotiation of and entry into a definitive agreement. The transaction is expected to close following the fulfillment of customary closing conditions; however, no assurance has been provided for the company reaching a definitive agreement on the sale of the business unit, or on the compliance with the conditions related to the completion of the transaction. Read more

MedAssets to Enable Better Purchasing Efficiency at Piedmont Healthcare

February 2, 2009

Alpharetta, GA-based MedAssets, Inc. has entered into a multi-year agreement with Piedmont Healthcare, to provide its customized supply chain management technology and services, and group purchasing organization (GPO) services. Read more

GHN-Online Partners with 3M to Integrate Coding and Compliance Content with Revenue Cycle Management

November 27, 2008

3M Health Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M Company, has partnered with Dallas, TX-based GHN-Online®, a leading provider of real-time revenue cycle management solutions, through which, GHN-Online will offer 3M’s coding compliance editing and medical necessity validation solution, integrated with its revenue cycle management solution. The integrated solution is expected to facilitate healthcare providers with reduced claim denials, shorter accounts receivable (A/R) cycles, and enhanced workflow efficiency. Read more