HIM Industry Veteran Anita Doupnik, RHIA, Prepares to Lead FHIMA
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Jun 5, 2013 — —Precyse, a leader in Health Information Management (HIM) technology and services, announces that Anita Doupnik, RHIA, Precyse Account Executive, has been elected President of the Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA). During this 3-year term, Ms. Doupnik will serve as the association’s President-Elect in 2013-2014, President from 2014-2015, and Past-President from 2015-2016.
FHIMA’s new leadership will take their offices starting July 23, 2013, when they are inducted during the FHIMA annual conference in Orlando, FL. This year, as President-Elect, Ms. Doupnik will focus on keeping the lines of communication open with the association’s membership, including the leaders of
the nine regional component associations. She also will help FHIMA members with educational opportunities and she will oversee the organization’s Leadership Conference being held in August.
“I have been very involved in FHIMA for many years, in many capacities, and I’m now honored with this opportunity to help support FHIMA in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing the health information management industry,” said Ms. Doupnik. “I look forward to helping the organization
in the next 3 years to deliver on its mission to support and promote HIM professionals.”
Ms. Doupnik’s healthcare experience spans 25 years, including expertise in consulting, project management, business development, sales and marketing. In her current position, she’s responsible for the total customer relationship with Precyse’s early adopter precyseCode™ computer assisted coding (CAC) and precyseCDI™ clinical documentation improvement (CDI) technology clients. She is also responsible for maintaining effective long-term relationships at the senior level with key decision makers, ensuring client retention, satisfaction and strategic growth.
“FHIMA is pleased and excited to work with Anita,” said Carolyn Glavan, MS, RHIA, FHIMA Executive Director. “Anita has served in many various leadership roles with the organization and received FHIMA’s Distinguished Member Award in 2012. FHIMA will truly benefit from Anita’s unwavering commitment to the association and the HIM profession.”
A graduate of The Ohio State University, Ms. Doupnik holds a B.S. degree in Allied Medical Professions, with a Minor degree in Computer and Information Sciences. She is currently a member of HFMA, AHIMA, FHIMA and GCHIMA and has held numerous roles and positions on the Board of GCHIMA and FHIMA. Ms. Doupnik was awarded the FHIMA Distinguished Member in 2012. She has presented at local and state HIM meetings on topics such as myPHR, clinical documentation
improvement, computer assisted coding and document imaging technology.
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IMG Among ICIC and FORTUNE’s Inner City 100 Winners
Indianapolis, IN June 05, 2013 – The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and FORTUNE announced that International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®) was selected for the 2013 Inner City 100, a list of the fastest-growing inner city companies in the U.S. The Inner City 100 program recognizes successful inner city companies and their CEOs as role models for entrepreneurship, innovative business practices and job creation in America’s urban communities. IMG placed 90th. It marks the sixth time that IMG made the list. In 2011, IMG was inducted into the Inner City Hall of Fame.
The rankings for each company were announced at the Inner City 100 Awards in Boston, Massachusetts. Preceding the Awards celebration, winners attended a two-day conference featuring business management case studies presented by Harvard Business School professors and peer-to-peer learning sessions led by CEOs of fast-growing firms. Keynote speakers included Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter; Tim Westergren, founder and chief strategy officer of Pandora Media; Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle; and Hamdi Ulukaya, founder, president and CEO of Chobani.
Joseph Brougher, founder of IMG, accepted the award on IMG’s behalf. “It’s a remarkable achievement to be included among these companies once again,” said Mr. Brougher. “We are proud to be part of this prestigious group that has maintained a steadfast commitment to the urban areas of our country.”
The Inner City 100 list provides unmatched original data on the fastest-growing inner city businesses in the U.S. In the last 15 years, 750 unique companies have earned positions on the Inner City 100, collectively generating more than $2.1 billion in annual revenues. For the 2013 list, winners represent a wide span of geography, operating in 48 cities and 27 states. They grew at a compound annual growth rate of 36 percent and an average standard growth rate of 411 percent between 2007 and 2011. Collectively, the top 100 inner city businesses employ 10,391 employees and have created more than 5,863 new jobs between 2007 and 2011. Not only are the winners powerful job creators in their communities, but they also help grow their employees – 56% provide onsite training programs.
“It’s a tremendous honor to make the list for the sixth time, and it’s truly a credit to everyone on our team,” said R. Brian Barwick, president and CEO of IMG. “Being included speaks to the long-term success of our organization, and it illustrates our continued commitment to our clients and our community.”
IMG Among ICIC and FORTUNE's Inner City 100 Winners
Indianapolis, IN June 05, 2013 – The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and FORTUNE announced that International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®) was selected for the 2013 Inner City 100, a list of the fastest-growing inner city companies in the U.S. The Inner City 100 program recognizes successful inner city companies and their CEOs as role models for entrepreneurship, innovative business practices and job creation in America’s urban communities. IMG placed 90th. It marks the sixth time that IMG made the list. In 2011, IMG was inducted into the Inner City Hall of Fame.
The rankings for each company were announced at the Inner City 100 Awards in Boston, Massachusetts. Preceding the Awards celebration, winners attended a two-day conference featuring business management case studies presented by Harvard Business School professors and peer-to-peer learning sessions led by CEOs of fast-growing firms. Keynote speakers included Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter; Tim Westergren, founder and chief strategy officer of Pandora Media; Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle; and Hamdi Ulukaya, founder, president and CEO of Chobani.
Joseph Brougher, founder of IMG, accepted the award on IMG’s behalf. “It’s a remarkable achievement to be included among these companies once again,” said Mr. Brougher. “We are proud to be part of this prestigious group that has maintained a steadfast commitment to the urban areas of our country.”
The Inner City 100 list provides unmatched original data on the fastest-growing inner city businesses in the U.S. In the last 15 years, 750 unique companies have earned positions on the Inner City 100, collectively generating more than $2.1 billion in annual revenues. For the 2013 list, winners represent a wide span of geography, operating in 48 cities and 27 states. They grew at a compound annual growth rate of 36 percent and an average standard growth rate of 411 percent between 2007 and 2011. Collectively, the top 100 inner city businesses employ 10,391 employees and have created more than 5,863 new jobs between 2007 and 2011. Not only are the winners powerful job creators in their communities, but they also help grow their employees – 56% provide onsite training programs.
“It’s a tremendous honor to make the list for the sixth time, and it’s truly a credit to everyone on our team,” said R. Brian Barwick, president and CEO of IMG. “Being included speaks to the long-term success of our organization, and it illustrates our continued commitment to our clients and our community.”
Precyse Receives HFMA Peer Reviewed Designation
Chicago Jun 4, 2013 — The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) recently reviewed Precyse’s HIM Technology & Service Suite using the Peer Review process. After undergoing the rigorous review, the HIM Technology & Service Suite has been awarded the “Peer Reviewed by HFMA®” designation.
The Precyse HIM Technology & Services Suite includes:
• Transcription—a combination of transcription technology, processes and services accelerates turnaround time, reduces costs, minimizes capital outlay and transforms dictation into meaningful clinical information.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement Services and precyseCDI™—evaluates the physicians’ current clinical documentation practices, identifies inefficiencies, and offers strategies for improved clinical documentation.
• Coding—field-tested coding services, either on site or off, delivering code quality and accuracy.
• Coding Audit & Compliance—coding audit and compliance services help identify risk areas and offers specific audit improvements and education for operational improvements and compliance requirements.
• precyseCode™ Computer Assisted Coding—an integrated platform that supports multiple HIM roles across an organization driven by natural language processing (NLP) for embedded intelligence supporting inpatient and outpatient Coding and CDI needs.
• Precyse University—on-site, online, and mobile healthcare education solution that is designed to prepare all impacted healthcare populations for the transition to ICD-10.
• HIM Strategic Sourcing—a solution combining technology and services that can help hospital or physician practice HIM functions optimize their effectiveness and advance their capabilities and functions to successfully operate under a more challenging reimbursement environment.
• HIM Interim Management & Consulting—a professional HIM department director or manager takes responsibility for every challenge, large and small, including monitoring, measuring and reporting on key metrics critical to success.
• Oncology Data Management & Cancer Registry—including backlog abstracting and operational assessments, interim management, consulting, software selection and ACoS pre-survey assessment. “Precyse is uniquely positioned to help healthcare facilities and providers improve efficiency and deliver tangible outcomes through our advanced, proprietary software and services, and we are very proud to be recognized with the HFMA Peer Review designation,” said Precyse President Chris Powell. “This recognition is a testimony to Precyse’s ongoing commitment to excellence and the exceptional and consistent quality of service provided to our clients.”
HFMA’s Peer Review process provides healthcare financial managers with an objective third party evaluation of products and services used in the healthcare workplace. The rigorous, eleven-step process includes a Peer Review panel review comprised of current customers, prospects who have not made a purchase, and industry experts. Peer Review status of the product or service and its performance claims are based on effectiveness, quality and usability, price, value, and customer and technical support.
“HFMA’s Peer Review process provides our membership with the assurance that those who have earned the designation have met a rigorous screening process,” says HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA. “The Peer Reviewed designation helps members and others identify and evaluate products and services that their organization may need. It can also create brand awareness and recognition in the healthcare finance marketplace for Peer Reviewed products and services.”
IMG Appoints Executive Vice President
Indianapolis, IN May 30, 2013 – International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®), an Indianapolis-based insurance group, today announced that Todd Hancock joined the company as executive vice president, joining the experienced management team led by R. Brian Barwick, president and CEO. The appointment of Mr. Hancock, a seasoned insurance executive with more than 20 years of industry experience, signals a renewed focus on growth and innovation for the reputable global company. Mr. Hancock will be responsible for oversight of the international insurance operations at IMG. He will also work closely with senior management on business development and strategic opportunities for IMG’s family of companies.
“We are pleased to welcome Todd to our dynamic team,” said Mr. Barwick. “His proven track record within the insurance industry, his tactical thinking, and his results-oriented approach will play an essential role in extending IMG’s international reputation for excellence, innovation, quality and service. Todd brings the vision and skills we were looking for in an executive vice president.”
Before his appointment, Mr. Hancock was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Worldwide Expatriate Advisors, an international benefits managing general underwriter. He was responsible for operational integrity including client service systems, policy and broker administration, and claims; sales, marketing and strategic objective setting; oversight of underwriting functions; and oversight of product design and implementation. His specialized experience also includes well-documented work for AmWINS Group, International Health Insurance danmark a/s, UnitedHealth International and Sg2.
“I look forward to working with IMG’s dedicated employees and helping to lead the team through its next phase of development,” said Mr. Hancock. “IMG will continue to focus on its customers, strengthen its core service offerings and expand its global presence.”
IMG and Sister Cities Provide Insurance Solutions to International Travelers
Indianapolis, IN May 21, 2013 – Sister Cities International to Offer IMG International Insurance Products to its Member
International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global health care benefits, today announced its international medical insurance products will be available to members of Sister Cities International effective July 1, 2013. Members will be able to view and purchase a variety of IMG products at www.sister-cities.org. The new relationship is designed to enhance the services offered to Sister Cities International members.
“We are very pleased that Sister Cities International will be offering our products,” said R. Brian Barwick, president and CEO of IMG. “The relationship brings together two best-in-class organizations committed to the well-being and safety of its customers and members. With our premier products and experienced staff, we provide service to our customers wherever they are in the world. Sister Cities International members will now be able to access the international resources and care they need to help their communities continue completing world-class exchanges.”
IMG’s international medical insurance products provide short and long-term coverage for individuals, groups and families traveling, living and working abroad. Each product provides international benefits not found on standard domestic health plans. In addition to competitive premiums, IMG customers have access to multiple international service and assistance centers, multilingual customer service professionals, and claim administrators who process claims from all over the world handling most languages and currencies. They also have 24-hour access to coordinators of emergency medical services and treatment. Additionally, when seeking treatment outside the U.S., customers can access more than 17,000 physicians and facilities through IMG’s proprietary International Provider AccessSM (IPA) database. By offering these specialty products and services, Sister Cities International feels it can bring a complete international insurance solution to its members.
“Sister Cities International is excited to be working alongside International Medical Group,” said Mary Kane, president and CEO of Sister Cities International. “Our members are sure to benefit from IMG’s proven international insurance products and stellar services.”
The relationship was made possible with the help of Donald S. Hardy of Quantum Benefits. Hardy has over 50 years of insurance experience and has been contracted to sell IMG products since 2005. He added, “I am happy to bring these two great organizations together, and I am pleased that the members of Sister Cities International will have access to the quality international insurance they demand.”
Sparta Systems Launches New Business Intelligence Solution, TrackWise Analytics
Helping to Redefine the Benchmark for Enterprise Quality Management Solutions
Hamilton, NJ May 20, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., an industry pioneer and leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the availability of TrackWise Analytics, an enterprise business intelligence (BI) solution that helps redefine the benchmark for quality systems. The solution introduces real-time analytics and ad hoc reporting capabilities to the core quality management functionality of Sparta’s flagship product, TrackWise. TrackWise Analytics is released as part of TrackWise 8.5, the latest version of the Company’s market leading enterprise quality management software (EQMS), which also touts advancements in search, querying and web services integration.
In today’s demanding market, businesses must be able to leverage quality system data to raise awareness of quality among executive management, improve operational visibility and empower faster and more informed decisions. The advanced, real-time data analysis capabilities of TrackWise Analytics enable organizations to turn quality data into insight and action. As a result, they are able to quickly identify emerging trends and implement proactive quality management strategies that address the cost of poor quality.
The new TrackWise Analytics solution empowers users with easy to use drag-and-drop reporting and charting capabilities which deliver real-time intelligence and reduced dependence on technical staff for report creation. Fully embedded in TrackWise, TrackWise Analytics eliminates the need for integration and data migration, lowering a company’s total cost of ownership.
“Our team was given the opportunity to beta test TrackWise Analytics and we were extremely impressed with the solution’s functionality. The technology’s ease of use and key features made it possible for us to identify and respond to quality trends more quickly,” said Robert Davenport, Director of Quality Operations at Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. “Our TrackWise users were able to easily analyze business data, and create tailored reports to meet various organizational needs. This resulted in a quicker generation of routine quality metrics, reduced data analysis times for investigations and quality decisions, and enhanced management visibility of quality trends.”
TrackWise Analytics delivers:
Rapid implementation due to out-of-the-box integration with TrackWise data
Improved executive visibility and transparency within the enterprise quality system
Quality management workforce empowered with real-time analysis and reporting
Reduced dependency on technical/IT staff for report creation and updates
Lower total cost of ownership relative to alternative commercial business intelligence and custom developed solutions
“By listening to our customers’ quality business intelligence needs and leveraging our own deep quality domain expertise, we have delivered an industry leading product that delivers immediate business value,” said Eileen Martinson, CEO, Sparta Systems. “We believe TrackWise 8.5 will be the benchmark against which other EQMS will be evaluated.”
The TrackWise Analytics business intelligence solution is a new product offering available with the TrackWise 8.5 release. For more information, please visit http://www.spartasystems.com/trackwise/trackwise-analytics.
Precyse Offers Solutions to Combat Hospital and Physician Reimbursement Cuts
Hospitals facing onslaught of challenges including recent 2 percent Medicare sequestration
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA May 14, 2013 — As hospitals and healthcare providers begin to face a vast array of reimbursement challenges in 2013, including the 2 percent Medicare reimbursement cuts that went into effect on April 1, 2013, they are looking to Precyse, a leader in Health Information Management (HIM) technology and services, for help. With its expert staffs and customized technology solutions, Precyse is well positioned to help many facilities minimize some of the challenges they are facing.
Most recently, budget sequestration has triggered about $1 trillion in across-the-board cuts to the federal budget, including this 2 percent reduction to Medicare reimbursement rates. The cut applies to payments made for services provided by physicians and hospitals, as well as monthly payments to Medicare private insurers and Part D prescription drug plans.
“Precyse is uniquely positioned to help healthcare facilities quickly affect their unbilled accounts receivable (A/R) and accelerate cash flows while reducing their HIM cost footprint,” explained Precyse President Chris Powell. “Our high quality standards and proven ability to augment and enhance HIM departments by delivering measurable results at reduced costs can empower healthcare providers to take on this latest challenge.”
Precyse’s HIM Strategic Sourcing™, an innovative solution combining technology and services, can help hospital or physician practice HIM departments optimize their effectiveness and advance their capabilities and functions to successfully operate under a more challenging reimbursement environment. Most recently, in just 4 months, Precyse was able to help Naples Community Healthcare System (NCHS), a 672-bed system located in Naples, FL, decrease its inpatient weekly DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed—unbilled AR) from more than $16 million to $5 million, and its outpatient DNFB from more than $14 million to under $2 million. Also, outpatient accounts receivable days went from 7 days to 2, and average inpatient accounts receivable days went from 10 days to under 2.
In addition to Precyse’s HIM Strategic Sourcing™, Precyse’s clinical documentation improvement (CDI) solutions are demonstrating quick financial returns on investment in only a matter of months. “By implementing a full phase CDI program, our clients are experiencing cash returns of more than $800,000 in only 8 months,” said Mark Hendricks, MBA, RHIA, commercial general manager and vice president for precyseCode™, precyseCDI™ and CDI services. These clients range from a 242-bed facility in New Jersey saving more than $450,000 in 4 months to a Mid-Atlantic health system with 477 beds saving more than $800,000 in less than 8 months.
“It is estimated that facilities can realize $5,000 of incremental annual revenue per staffed bed using our CDI program,” continued Hendricks. “Our clients are improving workflow and productivity while optimizing DRG coding accuracy, cash flow and revenues. In addition, our CDI clients are using their CDI programs to assess quality standards, patient safety goals and compliance. We are also seeing our clients enhancing their ability to identify and resolve problems and to differentiate payment based on performance.”
Precyse’s HIM Strategic Sourcing and CDI services are comprehensive and far reaching, providing HIM departments with the leadership and collaborative spirit needed to drive the change that is necessary to improve results. With Precyse as a partner, healthcare facilities can achieve operational excellence and superior financial performance, positioning them for future success, even in this very challenging reimbursement environment.
OsoBio Appoints David M. Lee Vice President of Quality
Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2013 – OsoBio has named David M. Lee vice president of quality.
Lee is responsible for overseeing all quality-related functions to ensure the company’s continued compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), including quality systems, quality control and manufacturing quality assurance.
Lee brings to his role more than 20 years of professional experience managing quality operations and API and sterile manufacturing.
Prior to joining OsoBio in June 2012, Lee served as director of validation and quality at Amgen Inc., where, among other responsibilities, he managed all validation activities for a $1.2-billion site expansion. During his time at Amgen, he also managed production operations for two of the company’s signature chemotherapy drugs, NEUPOGEN® and Neulasta.®
“David’s knowledge and expertise in quality operations will support OsoBio’s ongoing ability to deliver exceptional sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing products and service,” said Milton Boyer, president of OsoBio. “David has already proven to be a great asset to the OsoBio team and the clients we serve.”
Lee holds a master’s degree in biology from California State University, Northridge, and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California, Riverside. He is a member of the Parenteral Drug Association.
ACM Receives URAC Accreditation for Health Utilization Management
Indianapolis, IN Apr 30, 2013 – IMG’s medical management company receives full accreditation
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Akeso Care Management®, Inc. (ACM®), announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management Accreditation by URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. This accreditation assures the adequacy and quality of ACM’s health utilization management program through evaluation against broadly recognized standards and measures. ACM provides medical management services to domestic and international insurance carriers, self-insured employers and third party administrators. These services include utilization review, large case management, emergency medical evacuations, discharge planning and medical bill review, all designed to provide appropriate, cost-effective patient care.
“We are extremely proud and honored to achieve full accreditation from URAC,” said Carolyn Tinsley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of ACM. “ACM continues to enhance its services and solutions for our customers. We are committed to on-going quality, and see URAC accreditation as a vital step in continuing to be there with our customers, providing superior service and a collaborative approach to their care.”
“We applaud Akeso Care Management on achieving URAC Utilization Management Accreditation,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. “In today’s health care market, URAC accreditation provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality health care.”
URAC’s Health Utilization Management Standards establish consistency in UM processes. The standards ensure that appropriately trained clinical personnel conduct and oversee the utilization review process, that a reasonable and timely appeals process is in place, and that medical decisions are based on valid clinical criteria.