Health Management Technology articles from June 2003

Health Management Technology archives from June 2003

Behind the scenes. (From the Editor).
June 1, 2003... Nothing epitomizes the phrase labor of love like the annual HMT Resource Guide. It is our biggest and best issue of the year. It travels with us to trade shows throughout the year, and it is always one of the first publications to be scooped up...

A bird in the hand: by implementing resources already available, healthcare organizations have streamlined workflow, reduced costs and improved outcomes for patients. (Clinical Information Systems).
June 1, 2003... Every few months, a magazine article appears introducing us to the next great information technology tool. It's always just around the corner--a panacea that promises to slash costs, improve workflow and revolutionize patient care. While...

Lights, camera--and millions in action: West Coast health plan uses information technology to increase its claims volume, reduce labor expenses and become a provider of outsourced services where it used to be a consumer. (Managed Care).
June 1, 2003... Some people believe good things come to those who wait; others believe good things come to those who make them happen. We support the latter premise. Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) of Studio City, Calif., is a...

Revenue recovery on a grand scale: Rhode Island healthcare system uses contract management technology and services to recover unpaid millions. (Financial information systems: case history).
June 1, 2003... In the recessed financial corners of every healthcare organization are experts--CFOs, claims processors, accounting specialists and patient financial services managers--who are dedicated to making sure that their organization bills for and...

Product listings.
June 1, 2003... 1 Admissions-Discharge-Transfer 1Careplace Achieve Healthcare Technologies ADL Data Systems Inc. Ajexus Healthcare Argent Systems International Axiom Beyondnow Technologies Capula Elan Centromine...

Company alphabetical listings. (@hand Corp.-Fusivecom).
June 1, 2003... @hand Corp. 8834 Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. 200 Austin, TX 78759 512-231-9993; Fax 512-231-9994 www.hand.com 70 Software for the infrastructure to deploy mobile applications on handhelds. @Outcome Inc. 700...

Company alphabetical listings. (Gamewood-Outsourced Administrative Systems Inc. (OASYS)).
June 1, 2003... Gamewood 116 South Ridge St. Danville, VA 24541 888-331-8407; Fax 434-799-8426 www.gamewood.com 2, 12, 18, 20, 24, 42 The Gamewood Healthcare Network is a Web-based electronic medical record system designed for...

Company alphabetical listings. (Pacific Edge Software Inc.-Zynx Health Inc.).
June 1, 2003... Ormed Information Systems 10216 124th St., Ste. 700 Edmonton, AB T5N 4A3 780-482-7200; Fax 780-482-6886 www.ormed.com 19, 26, 39, 40, 46, 60, 62 Healthcare information services with software solutions in supply chain...

Forty to one: healthcare organization collects on the uncollectable and gains huge ROI using Internet search service. (Internet applications: case history).
June 1, 2003... In today's mobile society, healthcare organizations face a growing challenge to maintain updated patient information. Accurate demographic information is key to improving the revenue cycle for any healthcare organization. Bon Secours...