New Products & Services - Product Announcement

Health Management Technology, Dec, 1999

Turnkey Data Capture

The new HealthClaim Payer Module is a software product that gives payers of health insurance claim forms a turn-key and rapidly installable automated data capture solution. It is available in three versions: Standard Module that provides full bill capture of field data from HCFA 1500 and UB92 forms; Advanced Module that adds sophisticated form rules to the Standard Module; and the Premium Module that adds intelligent database hook-up capabilities to the Advance Module.--dakota imaging

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Browser-Based Patient Education Software

A new software package, Patient Education Suite, makes healthcare information easily accessible to patients and their communities via the Internet where they can learn about common medical diagnoses, treatments, and care. Patients access the information using a password given by an affiliated care provider; this information is accessible from anywhere in the world where Internet access is available. In addition to information on a specific set of diagnoses, the browser-based format also allows organizations to provide their communities with access to links outside of the Patient Education software. Specific information includes biographical information about medical staff or upcoming events at the hospital, Websites, questionnaires for patient satisfaction surveys, and daily menu request forms.--MEDITECH (Medical Information Technology, Inc.)

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Speedier Healthcare Communication

Speedier authorization for medical treatment and physician referrals is possible with a new Internet software product called iEXCHANGE. Up to 90 percent of referral requests can be automatically and immediately authorized using Internet technology. The software was specifically designed with optimal care management workflow in mind, a feature that makes it highly responsive to the needs of physicians as well as insurers. In addition, the design of iEXCHANGE safeguards patient confidentiality. Some features now available via the Internet include: instantaneous online approval of referrals; summary of all referral activity for each patient, including the status of pending referrals; access to online patient eligibility information; integrated care management through automatic linkage to MEDecision's case, disease and utilization management software suite and data entry validation to minimize errors, thereby reducing the number of requests pending approval.--MEDecision, Inc.

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Updated Online Documentation Distribution

Global Online Documentation (GOLD)is an easy-to-use interface that contains Global's technical documents in Adobe portable document format. This electronic documentation set includes user guides, software release notes, technical reference guides, and other product documentation. The most important advantage is that users can now quickly and easily distribute updated documents and search among multiple documents to locate the information they need. GOLD is delivered on a compact disc and includes Adobe Acrobat Reader software. The Reader provides the ability to view, print and search the documentation.--Global Software, Inc.

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Enhanced Component of Internet Health Record

The new Logician[R] 5.2 s a primary component of MedicaLogic's Internet Health Record, which is a combination of physician-controlled EMR, patient and physician focused healthcare information, and patient self-regulated health portfolio information. The new component includes key order entry enhancements, integrated scanning and optical character recognition improvements, multiple databases per server support, a new file transfer station, security features, structured allergies export, and support for multiple healthcare applications on the same client workstation to share a common clinical context (CCOW version 1.0). These features increase the functionality of Logician 5.1.--MedicaLogic, Inc.

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Browser-Based Medical Claims Service

ZirMed.com offers healthcare providers the technology to enter and file medical claims data by simply using their Web browser. This advancement gives healthcare practitioners, hospitals, and others access to programs via the Internet, avoiding the need to purchase, install and update expensive software and systems. Because this process is browser based, any subscribing provider can use it with an computer and Internet access, regardless of the type of computer or browser used. In addition to eliminating the need to purchase hardware and software, providers can select from monthly pricing plans that fit their needs and further reduce their costs.--ZirMed.com

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Alleviate Information Bottlenecks

The new Sequoia XML Portal Server[TM] provides a new information delivery mechanism that dramatically shortcuts the search and retrieval process typical of corporate portals. Formerly known as the Interchange2000, the XML Portal Server alleviates information bottlenecks, streamlines business processes and transforms information into knowledge--reducing the cost of doing business. The server incorporates a patent-pending XML indexing engine that allows users to conduct context-sensitive searches. This enhances information retrieval by giving users the ability to conduct searches that are highly granular, accurate and efficient. The Server further shortcuts information retrieval by eliminating drill down, which is accomplished by providing users with customized information snapshots called Aggregate SML Objects.--Sequoia Software Corp.