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Healthcare Financial Management, June, 2003
Exhibitors List * Company Booth # ACA International/Healthcare Services Program 917 4040 W 70th St, Minneapolis, MN 55435 952-926-6547; fax: 952-926-1624 hsp@acainternational.org www.acainternational.org The Healthcare Services Program (HSP) is a specialized program of ACA International, The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals. HSP members specialize in third- party debt collection and other accounts receivable services for a variety of healthcare providers. The Academy for Patient Financial Services, Inc. 337 12551 New Brittany Blvd, Ste 26, Fort Myers, FL 33907 239-481-4199; toll-free: 888-737-2002; fax: 239-481-4423 academypfs@aol.tom; www.academyforpfs.com A full-service healthcare A/R consulting firm that specializes in helping clients help themselves. From Patient Access to Patient Accounting (including Case Management, HIM, ITS, ED, and others), we are quality-focused and take systems approach to process improvement addressing: compliance, customer service, cost management, and cash. Our one-of-a-kind customized in-house certification program, CpaR, is now available on-line. We do not commend best practices as a benchmark; we inspire teams to create their own. Call toll-free 888-PFS-2002. www.AcademyforPFS.com Accelerated Receivables Management 834 1400 Renaissance Dr, Ste 400, Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-824-5510; toll-free: 888-874-1447; fax: 847-824-7166; www.armltd.com Since 1979, ARM has been specializing in the full spectrum of revenue-cycle-related services in health care. Services include short- and long-term A/R ouctourcing solutions, comprehensive receivables management services, action- oriented revenue- cycle consulting, interim patient accounting and admitting/registration management, customized onsite staff and management development, as well as optical imaging and document management. Accordis (formerly Health Management Systems) 540 401 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016 212-685-4545; toll-free: 888-467-1886; fax: 212-851-5018 dmcgurk@accordisinc.com; www.accordisinc.com Founded in 1974, Actordis (formerly the Provider Services Group of Health Management Systems) provides business office outtourcing services to healthtare providers nationwide. Through these services, Accordist clients enjoy increased third-party and patient revenues, accelerated reimbursement, and reduced operating and administrative costs. Acordis became a publicly held corporation in 1992 (NASDAQ: HMSY). Acordia 1050 One Hillcrest Dr E, PO Box 1551, Charleston, WV 25326 304-347-1550; toll-free: 800-368-4443; fax: 304-347-0746 jan_strope@acordia.com; www.acordia.com Third-party employee benefit claims administration services by our wholly owned TPA, Acordia National. "No two clients are exactly alike, and that's fine with us"; National broker of employee benefit insurance products; and CodePILOT-- Internet-based service utilizing advanced artificial intelligence to read medical records and assign ICD-9 codes and DRGs. ActaView 459 7000 Central Pkwy, Ste 645, Atlanta, GA 30328 770-551-1550; fax: 770-551-1540; info@actaview.com; www.actaview.com ActaView provides performance management products. Our focus is on helping organizations get better information faster. Through an innovative approach, we help organizations save money, avoid problems, and eliminate surprises. Our products focus on revenue cycle management, labor management, overall performance, cost management, and more. Our products work with existing systems, track issues, look for problems, and notify management when issues arise. Dashboards, alerts, trending, problem escalation, and e-mail notification are just a few of the features. Advanced Practice, Inc. 1033 17101 Preston Rd, Ste 180 South, Dallas, TX 75093 972-931-9006; toll-free: 877-404-6668; fax: 972-931-9343 s-tellen@e-advancedpractice.com; www.e-advancedpractice.com A healthcare reimbursement consulting firm established in 1994. API's niche product is mergingche clinical and operational processes of health care with reimbursement principles. Services include managed care audit and appeal, appeal against a payer's adverse determination, review of charge description master, Medicare billing compliance, and operational analyses. Affiliated Healthcare, Inc. 254 PMB 382,226 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 386-615-1106; toll-free: 877-244-2252; fax: 386-615-7533 info@ahi-consulting.com; www.ahi-consulting.com Patient financial services--consulting/interim management/ cash acceleration; patient financial services--comprehensive operational assessment. Software solutions--AHI quality assurance web-based application system. Customized application development and web services. AHA Financial Solutions 918 1 N Franklin, 30th Fl, Chicago IL 60606 312-895-2500; toll-free: 800-242-4677; fax: 312-895-2501 mjarka@aha.org; www.ahafinancialsolutions.com AHA Financial Solutions serves as a product advocate for the more than 4,800 member organizations of the American Hospital Association, delivering solutions to the pressing issues facing the healthcare field. The product areas in which we currently focus are financial services, technology, employee benefits, and risk management. The AHA Investment Program 915 190 S LaSalle St. Ste 2800, Chicago, IL 60603 312-444-6200; toll-free: 800-357-4675; fax: 312-444-6205 mdudley@ccmadvisors.org; www.ahafunds.org AHA Investment Program combines asset allocation and investment consultations by CCM Advisors LLC with institutional mutual funds sponsored by The American Hospital Association. The funds have a variety of fixed-income and equity styles, and all follow a tobacco-free guideline. AHC, Inc. - The Healthcare Receivables Management Company 624 10002 Battleview Pkwy, Manassas, VA 20109 703-393-8510; toll-free: 888-511-7901; fax: 888-511-7902; hbell@ahcine.com; www.ahcinc.com AHC provides professional healthcare A/R management through a unique combination of legal expertise and business office operations know-how. We specialize in resolving problem claims and issues with difficult payers; we also provide high-quality early-our A/R outsourcing. AIG VALIC 626 2929 Allen Pkwy, L13-10, Houston, TX 77019 713-831-8724; toll-free: 800-44-VALIC; fax: 713-831-6161; www.aigvalic.com VALIC, a member of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), is an industry leader in tax-qualified retirement plans and supplemental tax-deferred and after-tax investments. VALIC currently manages long-term investment programs for more than 27,000 education, healthcare, public sector, and other organizations representing more than 1.6 million investors. Ajuba International, Inc. 810 40000 Grand River Ave. Ste 402, Novi. MI 48375 248-426-0090; fax: 248-426-0185; nader.samii@ajubanet.net; www.ajubanet.net Ajuba International is a premier provider of revenue-cycle outsourcing services. Ajuba has created a "next-generation" solution by developing its world-class operations centers in India, enabling Ajuba to provide its clients with an unparalleled solution that leads to significantly increased cash flow in a highly cost-effective manner. Alliance Medical Corporation 242 10232 S 51st St, Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-763-5368; toll-free: 888-888-3433; fax: 480-763-5320; sdarte@alliance-medical.com; www.a]liance-medical.com Alliance saves hospitals money through comprehensive reprocessing services for single-use devices. Our clinical AIM teams set up your program, and our dedicated service representatives collect according to preset schedules so we capture more approved products than any other vendor. This guaratees you maximum savings and minimal staff involvement. Choose Alliance today. Allied Interstate, Inc. 749 3000 Corporate Exchange Dr, Columbus, OH 43231 toll-free: 800-650-7835; fax: 770-205- 1976; psolomon@irmc.com; www.healthcareservices.irmc.com Allied Interstate, Inc., an IntelliRisk Management Corporation (IRMC) company, has 30 years of experience providing best-in-class accounts receivable management and outsourcing solutions for the healthcare industry. First Contact, Inc., another IRMC company, provides customized design and execution of extended business office and first-party accounts receivable outsourcing solutions. Alpha Thought Global 1020 547 W Jackson Blvd. 10th Fl, Chicago, IL 60661 312-224-2000; fax: 312-224-2010; www.alphathought.com Alpha Thought Global (ATG) provides innovative thought leadership for health care. ATG is the fourth largest medical billing company in the United States. ATG is dedicated to providing clients with superior customer service through specialty-related centers of excellence located throughout the United States. In addition, we are able to deliver significant cost savings by utilizing our offshore medical billing capabilities. Altary Inc. 141 1450 Enea Circle, Ste 200, Concord, CA 94520 925-459-5209; toll-free: 800-903-7799; fax: 925-685-7833; lance.danbe@altary-inc.com; www.altary-inc.com Altary Denial Management[TM] is a comprehensive software solution that improves provider margins and cash flow. Maximum ROI is achieved by collecting the revenue they are entitled to, avoiding noncovered services, reducing appeal turnaround time, and increasing denial overturns. Adaptive data structures keep up with payer creativity. Knowledge libraries promote object reuse and continuous improvement. Ambulatory Management Services, Inc. 956 Ambulatory Management Services, Inc. 956 283 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081 614-898-0036; mhalley@amsnetworks.com; www.amsnetworks.com Results-oriented consulting that enables us to help our clients realize the true strategic and operational potential of the medical practices they own and operate. AMDC 106 10 S Riverside Plaza, Ste 2290, Chicago, IL 60606 312-756-9300; toll-free: 888-782-2632; fax: 312-756-9301; mhalvorsen@amdchealth.com; www.amdchealth.com AMDC is a full-service healthcare real estate firm providing program/project management, development, financing/Medicus Capital[TM], strategic planning and asset management services for hospital expansions/renovations, replacement hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory care centers, surgicenters, and health fitness centers. American Academy of Professional Coders 937 309 W 700 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801-236-2200; toll-free: 800-626-2633; fax: 801-236-2258; aapc@aapc.com; www.aapc.com AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) has over 33,000 members across all 50 states and several foreign countries. AAPC offers certification programs, educational curricula, and membership services, which are supported by a National Advisory Board made up of certified members representing clinics, facilities, payers, and consulting firms. American Appraisal Associates 1025 411 E Wisconsin, Ste 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202 toll-free: 800-228-4888; fax: 414-221-7065; rburke@american-appraisal.com; www.american-appraisal.com American Appraisal Associates' healthcare financial practice provides expert and supportable valuations of physician practices and hospitals and their underlying real estate and equipment assets; for acquisition, sale, financing, joint ventures, insurance, regulatory disclosure, tax compliance, and property accounting. American Association of Healthcare Administrative 1051 Management/AAHAM 11240 Waples Mill Rd, Ste 200, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-281-4043; fax: 703-359-7562; info@aagam.org; www.aaham.org AAHAM is the premier association for patient accounting and administrative management professionals, AAHAM offers certification, education, networking, and government relations to over 2,500 members and 36 chapters. AAHAM is renowned for its certification programs: The Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM). The Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM). The Certified Clinic Account Manager (CCAM). The Certified Patient Account Technician (CPAT), and the Certified Clinic Account Technician (CCAT). American College of Healthcare Executives 1052 1 N Franklin, Ste 1700. Chicago, IL 60606-3491 312-424-2800; fax: 312-424-0023; dwagner@ache.org; www.ache.org The American College of Healthcare Executives is a professional society of nearly 30,000 healthcare executives. Known for its prestigious publications, credentialing, and high-caliber education programs, ACHE's vision is to be the leader in providing knowledge, skills, and values that assist healthcare executive leaders in improving the health status of society. American Express Tax and Business Services 215 toll-free:866-TBS-NHCP; fax: 312-634-3025; tbs.nhcp@aexp.com; www.americanexpress.com/tbs The National Healthcare Practice of American Express Tax and Business Services provides a diversified mix of customized products and services to the healthcare industry. Whether you are a leader of a hospital, physician group, ambulatory center, or integrated delivery organization, we provide fresh, pragmatic, and cost-effective solutions. Offices located in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, New York, Ohio, and Phoenix. American Meidcal Collection Agency 559 2269 S Saw Mill River Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523 914-592-0055; toll-free: 800-666-8097; 914-345-5023; sakes@amcaonline.com; www.amcaonline.com Established in 1977, American Medical Collection Agency specialized in providing account receivable management solutions to hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare providers nationwide. We offer contingency, third-party, and telecollection programs. ARAMARK ServiceMaster Facility Services 315 1101 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 toll-free: 800-909-7373; fax: 215-409-4311; solutions@aramarksvm.com; www.aramark.com Managed service solutions including clinical equipment maintenance management, supply-chain management, environmental services, plant operations management, energy management, building commissioning, capital program management, central transportation, and laundry/linen services. ARC Group Associates 319 500 Old York Rd, Rydal Square, Ste 10, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-881-9500; fax: 215-517-8472; todd.vanmeter@aregroup.net; www.aregroup.net ARC Group creates sustainable change for our healthcare customers by improving their revenue cycle and bottom line. ARC Group specializes in "early-out" A/R exclusively for government and nongovernment payers. ARC Group care services are A/R billing and follow-up, managed care under-payment audits, and coding/documentron/ denial reviews for acute care hospitals and health systems. Argent Healthcare Financial Services 934 3500 W Peterson, Chicago, IL 60659 773-250-0115: toll-free: 877-926-7370; fax: 773-250-0184; abergau@argenthfs.com; www.argenthfs.com Argent Healthcare Financial Services, Inc., provides healthcare services. Argent has a proven track record healping healthcare providers increase cash flow and reduce contractural costs and uncompensated care through the delivery of the following services: uninsured patient services, including Medicaid eligibility and enrollment; complete managed care contract and receivables management; and third-party and self-pay billing and collection services. ARS - Perot Systems Healthcare 618 101 Cumberland Ave, Madison, TN 37115 615-860-999; toll-free: 800-659-8883; fax: 615-860-8911; tammy.caballero@ps.net; www.advancedreceivables.com Perot Systems Healthcare - Advanced Receivables Strategy, Inc., (ARS) is a healthcare professional service company with 23 years of experience specializing in business office operations and receivables management. Health care is our ONLY business. Philosophy: Simply performing well is not sufficient. The ARS pholosphy is to exceed client expectations by achieving excellence. The Audit Group, Inc. 825 516 Thiebes Rd, Labadie, MO 63055 636-451-0701; toll-free: 800-383-7963; fax: 636-742-4376; www.theauditgroup.com Purchasing and accounts payabale reviews exclusively to the healthcare industry. We identify, recover, and recommend needed improvements within your purchasing/payment process. Automating Peripherals, Inc. 434 310 N Wilson Ave, Hartford, WI 53027 262-673-6815; fax: 262-673-2650; sales@api-wi.com; www.api-wi.com API helps you manage your most important resources--peopel, time, and money. Proactively control labor costs with real- time information. API's labor management solutions, developed exclusively for hospitals and health systems with 500 to 30,000 + employees, include employee scheduling, time and attendance, productivity management, education tracking, payroll/human resources, and access control. Avant-Garde Medical Consultants 1041 3166 Custer Dr, Ste 203, Lexington, KY 40517 859-245-7448: fax: 859-245-7747; Avant-Garde was founded in October 2001. Avant-Garde provides management services for projects ranging from accelerated cash recovery to complete business office outsourcing. Avant-Garde's area of expertise include medicare billing and collections, aggressive recovery of third-party collections, and unique uses of information technology for denial tracking and zero-balance auditing. Avega 325 200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 600, El Segundo, CA 90245 310-563-3200; toll-free: 886-AT-AVEGA; fax: 310-563-3201; dbaskerv@avega.com; www.avega.com Avega provides information tools and services for providers and payers. For 20 years, Avega has been recognized as the innovative leader in decision support. Our Alliance Suite provides decision support, enterprise reporting, and data warehousing tools to improve your decisions across one organization or many. Bank One 1042 One Bank One Plaza, Mail Code: IL 1-0196, Chicao, IL 60670 312-954-3799; fax: 312-954-3792; david_a_josephs@bankone.com; www2.bankone.com/commercial/healthcare Change in the healthcare industry, including HIPAA regulations, requires new strategies for administrative services, operations, and financial management. Bank One understands the complex legislative, economic, and technological issues facing healthcare payers and providers. We can help you implement solutions from the supply chain to fully electronic payments and explanations of benefits. Visit booth #1042. Beacon Partners, Inc. 653 200 Cordwainer Dr, Ste 300, Norwell, MA 02061 781-982-8400; toll-free: 800-4BEACON: fax: 781-982-8469; cra@beaconpartners.com; www.beaconpartners.com Beacon Partners is a leading healthcare consulting firm, providing healthcare organizations with a wide range of client-focused management and information technology consulting services. Beacon Partners consultants are experienced and knowledgeable healthcare professionals focused on providing measurable results and real, attainable recommendations. To learn more, visit beaconpartners.com Best Software 1055 2325 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171 703-793-2700 toll-free: 800-368-2405 fax: 703-793-2700; fixedassets@bestsoftware.com; www.bestsoftware.com FAS[TM] Suite from Best Software delivers powerful, easy-to-use fixed-asset management solutions to businesses of all sizes. By combining three powerful applications. FAS[TM] Suite gives you total control over your fixed assets throughout their entire life cycle at a price your business can afford. Billian's HealthDATA Group 1019 2100 Powers Ferry Rd. Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30339 770-955-5656; toll-free: 800-533-8484; fax: 770-955-8485; jmetzer@billian.com; www.billianshealthdata.com Billian's HealthDATA Group provides directories, databases, and list rental services for 10 healthcare markets including assisted-living facilities and their corporations, GPOs, healthcare systems, hospitals, IDNs. managed care, nursing homes and their corporations, and physicians. Hospitals, systems. and nursing homes are also available on-line. Bishop + Associates 226 4605 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604 949-786-3597; fax: 949-786-0042; bethany@traumacare.com; www.traumacare.com Bishop+Associates is the nation's most experienced firm in trauma center development, finance (i.e.. UB-92 code and physician call pay), and management. It founded the Trauma Resource Network (TRN), a 180-member consortium, which developed the National Foundation for Trauma Care (NFTC) to improve the financial stability of trauma care. BNA 305 1231 25th St NW, Washington, DC 20037 202-452-4200; toll-free: 800-372-1033 fax 800-346-2769; www.bna.com BNA is the leading publisher of print and electronic news And reference information in health care. BNA's news and reference products deliver the most in-depth comprehensive coverage of medical research, healthcare compliance, fraud and abuse, Medicare. Medicaid and SCRIP, privacy, health plan regulation and liability, managed care, E-health, prescription drugs. anti-kickback, tax-exempt providers, and more. Bolton Partners Investment Consulting Group, Inc. 125 575 S Charles St, Ste 410, Baltimore, MD 21201 410-547-0500; toll-free: 800-394-0263; fax: 410-547-1152; mbeczkowski@boltonpartners.com; www.boltonpartners.com Are you meeting your fiduciary responsibilities administering your retirement plan with a full due diligence review? We can help your organization determine if you and your participants are paying too much to your vendor. We can also monitor your plan and determine if any of your options are underperforming their peers and benchmarks. We offer a customized RFP service to identify leading investment managers and service providers. Bond Logistix LLC 353 777 S Figueroa St, Ste 3200, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-612-2200; toll-free: 866-342-5259; fax: 213-612-2499; www.bondlogistix.com Post Issuance Bond Services-- Secondary Market Disclosure, Investments for Bond Proceeds, Arbitrage Rebate Compliance. Bottomline Technologies 458 325 Corporate Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-436-0700; toll-free: 800-243-2528; fax: 603-501-4018; info@bottomline.com; www.bottomline.com Bottomline Technologies[R] (Nasdaq: EPAY) is a leading global technology provider of financial resource management (FRM) software. Bottomline's comprehensive set of FRM offerings enables businesses and financial institutions to more effectively manage their collections, treasury management, disbursements, and banking solutions leveraging the web. Business Strategy, Inc. 138 944 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 616-261-2200; fax: 616-261-2066; bgleason@businessstrategy.com; www.businessstrategy.com A leader in the financial solutions industry, Business Strategy provides audit, recovery, and process enhancement services to hundreds of healthcare clients. Beyond accounts payable, we offer telecommunications, sales and use fax, and utility auditing. Other services include imaging and document management, data services, collections, and HIPAA compliance solutions. Caid Solutions 1007 PO Box 398, Youngtown, AZ 85363 623-582-1516; toll-free: 888-749-5276; fax: 623-516-9662; caidclientsvcs@qwest.net Caid Solutions is the answer to all of your out-of-state Medicaid billing needs. We handle provider applications and enrollment, eligibility verification, PCP referrals, prior authorization, billing, follow-up, and appeals. Writing off just a few claims a year costs more than partnering with Caid Solutions. Cain Brothers 107 452 5th Ave, 25th FI, New York, NY 10018 212-869-5600; fax: 212-869-6418; jvaughan@cainbrothers.com; www.cainbrothers.com Cain Brothers is an investment banking firm that focuses exclusively on the medical services industry--providers, payers, and outsourcing companies. We concentrate on capital markets transactions and derivative products; mergers, acquisitions, and diverstitures; and corporate advisory services. We create custom-tailored, market-based solutions for the many strategic, financial, and operating challenges facing our clients. CalFirst Healthcare Finance Group 1049 5 Hutton Centre Dr, Ste 250, Santa Ana, CA 92707 toll-free: 800-496-4640; fax: 714-436-6541; sales@calfirsthealthcare.com; www.calfirsthealthcare.com CalFirst Healthcare Finance Group is a leading source of lease financing for U.S. hospitals and healthcare systems. CapitalSource LLC 237 4445 Willard Ave., 12th Fl, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-841-2700; toll-free: 866-876-8723; fax: 301-841-2340; info@capitalsource.com; www.capitalsource.com The Healthcare Finance group at CapitalSource is an industry leader in providing asset-based and real estate financing to small and mid-sized healthcare service providers. We provide financing from $1 to $40 million by means of the following vehicles: A/R and inventory-backed lines of credit, A/R purchase programs, first-mortgage financing, and bridge loans. Cardon Healthcare Network, Inc. 1053 25231 Grogans Mill Rd, Ste 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-296-8911; fax: 281-296-0246; khawkins@cardonhealthcare.com; www.cardonhealthcare.com Recovery of Healthcare Receivables. CareMedic Systems, Inc. 339 100 First Ave S, Ste 400, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-896-2731; fax: 727-894-7618; apizzolato@caremedic.com; www.caremedic.com CareMedic's proprietary, integrated revenue management tools (Medicare and all-payer claims submission, statusing, reconciliation and medical necessity compliance products and services) enable our clients to increase cash flow by shorten- ing the revenue-collection cycle, increase collections, mini- mize write-offs, improve regulatory compliance, and realize staffing efficiencies. Visit us at booth #339. CareTech Solutions 1036 25800 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 900, Southfield, MI 48075 248-233-3000; toll-free: 877-700-9324; fax: 248-233-3100; www.caretechsolutions.com CareTech Solutions, the healthcare affiliate of Compuware, is a leader in healthcare IT outsourcing. We area full-service provider with best-in-class offerings in data, voice, applications, and data center operations. CareTech Solutions delivers improved quality and reduced costs. CashRetriever Systems, Inc. 942 Two Chase Corp. Dr, Ste 240, Birmingham, AL 35244 205-733-9925; fax: 205-987-0307; www.cashretriever.com CashRetriever is a technology-based, comprehensive, highly automated process that equips collectors with training and tools to follow up and resolve active insurance and self-pay healthcare balances. The CBE Group, Inc. 445 131 Tower Park Dr, Ste 100, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-226-5160; toll-free: 800-925-6686; fax: 319-235-199; smstewart@cbegroup. tom; www.chegroup.com. Since 1933. The CBE Group, Inc., has specialized in helping healthcare facilities reduce accounts receivable and maintain a healthy cash flow. CRE offers 70 years of proven debt-recovery results, self-pay billing, insurance payment follow-up, payment monitoring, and unparalleled client satisfaction. For more information, call Steve Stewart at (800) 925-6686. CBIZ KA Consulting Services 316 50 Millstone Rd. 200. Ste 230, East Windsor. NJ 08520 609-918-0990; toll-free: 800-957-6900; fax: 609-918-0930; crich@chiz.com; www.kaconsults.com For over 20 years, CBIZ KA Consulting Services has provided customized financial solutions to healthcare providers. Our staff blends industry knowledge and practical experience to provide services in the fields of reimbursement optimization, managed care contracting, decision support, benchmarking, compliance, economic improvement modeling, and financial, operational, and clinical resource management. CBIZ Valuation Group 823 One SWacker Dr. 17th Fl, Chicago, IL 60606 312-602-6600; fax: 312-602-6610; mstaunton@cbiz.com; www.cbizvaluation.com. CBIZ Valuation Group is a full-service, independent valuation firm, providing services throughout the United States. Our reputation has been established with more than 3o years of setting the standard in healthcare valuations with services such as transaction valuations, allocation of purchase price, fixed asset services, and capital cost segregation studies. CCH INCORPORATED 435 2700 Lake Cook Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015 847-267-2818; toll-free: 888-224-7377; fax: 847-267-2444; health.cch.com CCH INCORPORATED, the leading publisher of health law and compliance information, has partnered with HFMA to provide Medicare and Medicaid Answers Now, a resource for quick, accurate, up-to-date answers to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement questions in plain English. CCH publishes over 20 healthcare-related titles, includingthe Medicare and Medicaid Guide. CDM Services Group 545 500 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL32801 toll-free: 888-482-1888; fax: 480-575-5852; garyf@cdmsg.com; www.cdmsg.com Coding and charge compliance, including CDM reviews, concurrent updates, standardization, and a web-based solution for ongoing CDM maintenance. Additional services include outsourcing of CDM management, outpatient and inpatient coding compliance reviews, assistance in establishing CDM Committees, corporate integrity agreement reviews, and compliance plan reviews. Cerner Corporation 502 2800 Rockcreek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64117 816-221-1024: toll-free: 800-622-1024: fax: 816-474-1742; info@cerner.com; www.cerner.com For more than 20 years, Cerner Corporation has transformed health care with state-of-the-art clinical information systems. Now, we have turned our experience. and vision to the business office. Wity our Profit Patient Accounting Solution, organizations will undoubtedly gain an improved eash flow, streamlined business operations, and satisfied customers. Certus Corporation 139 23 Inverness Way E, Ste 100, Englewood, CO 80218 303-874-4100; toll-free: 887-8CERTUS; fax: 303-874-4199; ssamsel@certuscorp.com; www.certuseorp.eom Certus Corporation improves the financial performance of hospitals and provider groups. We are a leading provider of A/R management and government reimbursement services to more than 900 of the nations most prominent health systems, hospitals, and physician groups. ChartONE, Inc. 1060 226 Airport Pkwy San Jose, CA 95110 408-453-1600; toll-free: 800-733-2679; fax: 408-452-8054; info@chartone.com; www.chartone.com ChartOne helps healthcare organizations increase profitability and productivity by making it easier to access and manage patient records. ChartOne offers a wide range of services designed to improve the revenue cycle including coding services, electronic patient charts, imaging services, automated chart completion, release of information, disclosure reporting, and physical storage. CHC Healthcare Solutions 227 101 Greenwood Ave, Ste 100, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-517-7003; toll-free: 888-464-4810; fax: 215-517-7010; www.chchealthcare.com CHC Healthcare Solutions (CHCHS) supports hospitals, physicians, government agencies, and healthcare attorneys in the areas of litigation support, coding and medical records auditing, information security, business continuity planning, outsourcing of information technology, and other healthcare consulting. CHCHS is the home of "HIPAA Pros," the nation's most experienced HIPAA consulting practice. CitiStreet 349 Two Tower Center, E Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-514-2000; fax: 732-514-2027; www.citistreetonline.com The Retirement Service Division of CitiStreet provides retirement plan services (including recordkeeping, plan administration, employee financial education, and plan communications) along with personalized, one-on-one retirement plan counseling on site to healthcare organizations and their employees throughout the United States. ClaimAssist 746 2 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459 603-436-2000; toll-free: 800-227-4356; fax: 617-762-3072 lcowan@ccsusa.com; www.claimassist.net Specialists in the recovery of workers compensation, motor vehicle accident, and general liability claims. ClaimAssist hasrecruited the same claim adjusters, attorneys, and paralegals who deny payment on behalf of insurance companies and employs their knowledge and expertise to maxmize reimbursemet from insurance companies. Cleverly & Associates 206 438 E Wilson Bridge Rd. St 204, Worthington, OH 43085 614-543-7777; toll-free: 888-779-5663; fax: 614-543-7788; info@cleverleyassociates.com; www.cleverlyassociates.com Cleverley & Associates provides quality benchmarking and consulting services to hospitals with and emphasis on data interpretation and business solution identification. We help clients enhance their financial performance through better pricing decisions, improved coding, capital restructuring, cost and productivity enhancements, and/or investment management changes. Clinical Financial Services 140 300 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-935-4300; fax: 610-935-4301; jwynn@clincash.com: www.clinicalfinancialservices.com Clinical Financial Services (CFS) provides accounts receivable financing and financial contract administration for facilities that perform clinical research studies. Recevables from pharmaceutical, device, and government sponsors often go unrecognized for clinical trials. CFS has the people, process, and technology to identify, isolate, and account for these receivables. CNA 745 CNA Plaza, 26 South, Chicago, IL 60685 312-822-1768; fax: 312-755-2070; barbara.west@cna.com; www.cnahealthpro.com A comprehensive line of medical professional liablity insurance products for the healthcare industry including hospitals and integrated delivery systems, ambulatory care organizations, long-term care facilities, large medical groups, and advanced medical technology. Code Correct Incorporated 933 1200 Chesterley Dr, Ste 260, Yakima, WA 98902 toll-free: 877-937-3600; fax: 509-453-5570; sales@codecorrect.com; www.codecorrect.com CodeCorrect Incorporated is the leading on-line company focusing on medical coding and compliance products that bridge the gap between cumbersome Medicare rules and regulations, and efficient coding, compliance, and cash protection. The Coding Center 116 One Riverchase Ridge, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35244 205-278-6215; toll-free: 888-ecoding; fax: 205-278-6221; sales@thecodingcenter.com; www.thecodingcenter.com The Coding Center has a staff of credentialed coders that can be used to assist with coding backlog, vacancies, outsourcing, and more. The technology can be quickly installed and provides a secure remote coding solution. TCC can also be used to create an at-home coding program for facilities nationwide. Cogent Healthcare, Inc. 1037 2600 Michelson Dr, Ste 1400, Irvine, CA 92612-6529 949-399-6004; fax: 949-399-6020; behnke.bill@cogenthealthcare.com; www.cogenthealthcare.com Cogent is a hospitalist company that uses sophisticated technology and experienced clinicians to make sure that hospitals get the economic and clinical results they need. PCPs get the communication they need, hospitalists get the administrative and clinical support they need, and patients get the care they need. Columbia Ultimate 454 14300 SE First St, Vancouver, WA, 98684 360-256-7358; toll-free: 800-488-4420; fax: 360-260-1614 sales@columbiaultimate.com; www.columbiaultimate.com Visit booth 454 to discover ManageMed, the Columbia Ultimate software designed for the healthcare industry. It's a software adjunct to your PAS that has the tools to effectively follow-up both the insurance and self-pay portions of patient accounts. ManageMed speeds the revenue recovery cycle, ultimately increasing revenue and cash flow. Concuity 546 22320 Foothill Blvd, Ste 500, Hayward, CA 94541 510-581-5646; toll-free; 866-342-363; fax: 510-582-8013; aferretti@concuity.com; www.concuity.com Concuity optimizes the contract revenue cycle for the healthcare industry. Through a unique blend of web-based technology, business intelligence, and expert services, Concuity helps its customers increase contract revenue and improve payer and collection performance in less time and at a lower cost that they are currently experiencing. Contract Management Strategies 142 5251 California Ave, Ste 130, Irvine, CA 92612 949-725-0612; fax: 949-725-8347; chale@contractmgmt.com; www.contractmgmt.com Contract Management Strategies, Inc., (CMS) is committed to the financial health and well-being of hospitals throughout the United States. We demonstrate our commitment by performing comprehensive AP recovery audits, including tax recovery, pricing, and freight recovery. We provide benchmarking for both finance and materials management. 2220 Continental Dr, Harrisburg. PA 17110 717-651-1217; fax: 815-642-0320; and reimc@comcase.net; www.cahealthcareconsulting.com Costancino & Associates specialize in hospital and physician 350 reimbursement, coding, and compliance. We provide inpatient and outpatient coding services such as APC audits, chargemaster reviews, coding education and training, pharmacy reviews, and compliance/self disclosure regulatory audits. Our staff is composed of certified coders, RNs, and operations, billing, and clinical services personnel. CPS Statement & Paper Management Systems, Inc. 747 324 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702 330-454-7411; toll-free: 877-454-7411; fax: 330-454-9966; info@cantonpresort.com; www.cantonpresort.com CPS Statement & Paper Management Systems. Inc., provides a perfect model for document management with "service" as the focus of our customer-vender partnership. Our e-business solutions include preparation and printing of statements, invoices, and blanket correspondence. Transmissions or files received are printed and mailed within one business day. CPSI 234 6600 Wall St, Mobile, AL 36695 251- 639-8100; roll-free: 800-711-2774; fax: 251-639-8214; sales@epsinet.com CPSI provides a totally integrated and complete healthcare information system designed to meet the needs of hospital- based healthcare enterprises. Client/server-based, their turnkey solution includes all of the necessary software, hardware, conversion and implementation services, and continuing support. Software modules include financial, patient accounting, clinical ancillary, and wireless multidisciplinary documentation applications. CRANEWARE, Inc. 534 5770 Hoffner Ave, Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32822 407-384-1711; toll-free: 888-601-4162; fax: 407-384-9413; info@craneware.com; www.craneware.com ACMPT, a unique software tool, checks the validity of your CDM file, stopping bill rejection, finding compliance issues, and pinpointing missing revenue. Its unique tools and modules automate the process to maximize your hospital's operational efficiency, financial performance, and compliance. Creditek MediFinancial 448 7 Entin Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-515-4900; toll-free: 800-806-3787; fax: 732-516-1311; www.creditek.com Creditek Medifinancial is an industry leader in revenuecycle oussourcing for hospitals, international divisions of academic medical centers, large faculty group practices and ancillary providers: DME, Infusion, independent laboratories, etc. Creditek's unique blend of custom process, extensive staff training, and leading-edge technology result in higher collections, lower bad debt reserves, and lower cost per dollar collected. The CSC Group 318 6802 W Snowville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141 440-546-4272; toll-free: 800-646-4272; fax: 440-546-4282; sales@csc-papers.com; www.csc-papers.com The CSC Group offers a variety of services designed to help improve the revenue cycle. Proven in a broad spectrum of provider environments, software solutions complement existing host billing systems in registration and charge capture through payment and denial management, resulting in significant cost savings and cash flow improvement. * Exhibitors list is current as of May 9, 2003.
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