ClaimTrust, a leading provider of revenue cycle tools and services for hospitals launched InSight Audit, a fully hosted, Web-based solution aimed at providing healthcare organizations with one central location for managing all medical claims audits. Building on the core workflow and reporting capabilities of its industry leading RAC tool, ClaimTrust’s new InSight Audit solution offers a full set of features for submitting, tracking and appealing claims in response to a range of audits, including Medicaid Integrity Plan (MIP) and Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).
Med-Vantage adds new component to provider directory
SAN FRANCISCO – Med-Vantage, a healthcare software company that offers solutions for consumer transparency, provider performance management, and quality improvement, released HealthSmart Enhanced Provider Directory Mobile, an add-on component to the HealthSmart Enhanced Provider Directory that makes it possible for health plans empower members to search for providers and facilities directly from their mobile device.
CareFusion takes new endoscope device to market
SAN DIEGO – CareFusion, a maker of medical devices launched EnView, a device used to hold and maneuver an endoscope allowing surgeons a clear and stable view of the anatomy during laparoscopic surgery. The device accommodates 5mm and 10mm endoscopes and integrates with a hospital’s existing visualization equipment.
Perceptive Informatics expands imaging capabilities
WALTHAM, MA – Perceptive Informatics, an e-clinical solutions provider and a subsidiary of PAREXEL International Corp., has expanded its medical imaging capabilities with an enhanced reporting solution. Perceptive is among the first to offer a reporting solution that incorporates the industry-standard performance metrics for imaging core labs, as defined by the Metrics Champion Consortium (MCC), allowing trial sponsors to track progress against MCC criteria
Guard RFID unveils new middleware engine
VANCOUVER – Guard RFID Solutions has released its new real-time locating system (RTLS) middleware engine – Argus 2.0. The updated Argus platform adds features designed to unlock additional functionality and increases end-user control for industrial, enterprise and healthcare applications. Standards-based Argus 2.0 is billed as a highly configurable, easily integrated platform supporting complete business solutions based on GuardRFID’s breakthrough active RFID tag technology.
QuadraMed unveils ICD-10 Simulator to help coders get up to speed
RESTON, VA – QuadraMed Corp. launched what the company call the industry's first ICD-10 Simulator developed to help coders prepare for the transition to ICD-10. The Quantim ICD-10 Coding Simulator, which is available today as a component of the ICD-10 Countdown Program, duplicates the ICD-10 coding environment for accelerated training and practice purposes. The Countdown Program includes an avatar-based e-learning tutorial that provides real-world scenarios to help coders get up to speed on the application, as well as additional educational tools. Summit Health in Chambersburg, Pa., is the first to implement QuadraMed's ICD-10 Simulator.
Tangent has new anti-microbial point-of-care terminal BURLINGAME, CA – Tangent Inc., announced the Medix T22, a medical grade, point-of-care terminal with a 22-inch wide-screen TFD display. The Medix T22 is UL60601-1 approved for patient safety and available with an optional touch screen panel that is IP65 rated for dust-free and waterproof operation so it can be sprayed and wiped down without the risk of damage. It is also available with spill resistant peripherals and an array of medical accessories. The protective, plastic case contains an anti-microbial additive that fights surface bacteria and stops it from spreading, multiplying or surviving.
