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November 12,
2007
2007
Technology Buyers' Guide
| 3M
Health Information Systems
Health
Information Systems provides sophisticated tools and services to capture,
classify, and operationalize accurate healthcare data. Accurate healthcare
data drives an organization’s ability to manage revenue and resources,
comply with regulations, and ultimately improve the quality of patient
care. 3M Software, including the 3M* Coding and Reimbursement System,
is used by more than 4,000 customers worldwide.
Phone:
800-367-2447
www.3Mhis.com

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Acusis
Higher Standards specializes in superior performance, integrity, and world-class
service. AcuSuite, its Web-based software application, manages the entire
transcription process tailored to meet individual needs. Acusis is evidence
of why you should demand more from your transcription provider.
Acusis
4 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 866-837-6158
Fax: 412-209-1299
E-mail: all.ears@acusis.com
www.acusis.com
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A-Life
Medical is the leader in providing coding solutions for the healthcare
industry through advanced computerized coding and coder management solutions.
We have now added Alacer, the most advanced Practice Management System
to streamline the code to collection process. Alacer increases staff productivity,
improves cashflow and coding consistency, and reduces denial rates and
A/R days.
Karen
Kniffin
Marketing Coordinator
A-Life Medical
6195 Lusk Boulevard, Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 888-224-6300 ext. 1665
Fax: 858-812-0952
E-mail: kkniffin@alifemedical.com
www.alifemedical.com |
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Ambir
Technology manufacturers and markets scanners, electronic signature pads
and digital imaging software solutions. Our products allow quick digital
capture of insurance cards, documents, IDs and other materials and maximize
workflow and improve data security while saving time and money.
Ambir
Technology, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
918 North Oak Lawn Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 630-530-5400
Fax: 630-203-6064
E-mail: sales@ambir.com
www.ambir.com |

Arrendale/A+Network
provides Transcription Choices including TA+ software products and integrated,
outsourced transcription services. We do transcription ‘your way’
including configurable print/fax/download and browser-based electronic
signature. HIM managers stay in control with online updates of outsourced
jobs and HIPAA audit logs from TA+ software.
Arrendale
Associates
20484G Chartwell Center Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: 800-344-1323
Fax: 704-895-8725
E-mail: sales@aaita.com
www.aplusnetwork.com and www.aaita.com
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Benchmark
Systems is a leading developer of results proven healthcare practice management
software and services. With a focus on offering superior solutions combined
with an intensive in-house support network, Benchmark integrates with
your staff to create a unified healthcare team, and a stronger practice
environment.
MD-Navigator®
Practice Management
EMR-EDI-ASP-Telephony
BENCHMARK
SYSTEMS
Serving Physicians Coast to Coast
Phone: 800-779-0902
info@benchmark-systems.com
www.benchmark-systems.com |
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CBay
provides transcription and document management solutions to integrated
health delivery networks, hospitals, academic institutions, clinicsand
physician practices. Offering full outsource, overflow and backlog services,
CBay’s end-to-end solutions leverage leading Internet technologies
and the world’s most highly credentialed transcriptionists to provide
easier, more secure, accurate and costeffective medical transcription.
Stacey Cassidy
Director of Marketing
Phone: 410-940-6900 ext. 3195
Fax: 410-266-9409 scassidy@cbaysystems.com |

CGI
is a systems integrator focusing on electronic content management solutions
that span the enterprise, including HIM, Business Office, HR, and AP.
CGI supports end-to-end solutions for governments, providers, payers and
health information exchange consortia.
Phone: 703-227-6107
E-mail: John.George@cgi.com
www.cgi.com/healthcare |

CHARTCARE
is a leading provider of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) applications
to group practice physicians. CHARTCARE has received the 'Best in KLAS'
Award for three consecutive years for being the #1 rated Ambulatory EMR
in North America for groups of 6-25 physicians.
CHARTCARE,
Inc.
7403 Lakewood Drive West, Suite 12
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: 800-438-1277
marketing@chartcare.com
www.chartcare.com |
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Division of ChartOne, eWebHealth delivers medical record workflow solutions
that support hospitals’ legal electronic health record requirements.
Secure web-based technology combines with exceptional professional services
to form reliable, flexible, affordable solutions that help hospitals get
paid faster, mitigate risk, increase physician satisfaction, & focus
on patient care.
Phone:
800-733-2679
www.chartone.com |

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As
a worldwide provider of digital dictation, speech processing, transcription,
authentication and workflow management systems, Crescendo continues to
set the standard for technology. Leading the industry since 1990, Crescendo
is continually introducing ground breaking new solutions for the medical
environment.
Crescendo
Systems Corporation
1600 Montgolfier
Laval, QC Canada H7T 0A2
Toll-Free: 800-724-2930
Phone: 450-973-8029
Fax: 450-973-4449
E-mail: info@crescendo.com
www.crescendo.com |
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The
IPIX all-on-one PC mounts easily on any cart or wall mount. With a 17"
or 20" LCD display, energy efficient Intel processor, touch screen,
wireless and antimicrobial plastic, the sealed and fan-less IPIX is easy
to clean for infection control. IEC-60601-1 certified for use in patient
care applications.
If
it's not sealed, it's not Datalux!
www.DATALUX.com | 1-800-DATALUX
Datalux
Corporation
155 Aviation Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-1500
E-mail: ipix@datalux.com |

Thousands
of smart healthcare professionals use Dictaphone Speech Recognition to
dramatically reduce transcription costs, make physicians more productive,
and enhance care. And, when combined with new natural language processing
technology, you can add new value to your EMR by extracting clinical facts
and structured data from free-form narrative dictation, all without having
to change how physicians document.
Dictaphone
Healthcare Solutions
Nuance Communications, Inc.
One Wayside Road
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 781-565-5000
www.nuance.com/dictaphone |

The
dictation and transcription superstore. Philips, Olympus, Sony, VoiceWare,
WavPedal, Stedmans, Dorlands, and more. One-stop shopping for dictation
systems, transcription software, foot pedals, headsets, dictionaries,
digital recorders, and medical spellcheckers. We have it all. Same-day
shipping and superior toll-free customer service.
Dictran.com
P.O. Box 1428
Vienna, VA 22183
Phone: 800-841-6121
Fax: 703-716-1168
E-mail: sales@dictran.com
www.dictran.com |
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digiChart
Inc. improves women’s healthcare and OB-GYN practices through unmatched,
specialty-specific technology and services. OB-GYN physicians and their
staff utilize digiChart’s Electronic Medical Record and Practice
Management System solutions to optimize clinical workflow, streamline
operations and increase revenue and productivity.
digiChart,
Inc.
102 Woodmont Boulevard, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 877-634-2727
Fax: 615-321-4450
E-mail: EMR@digichart.com
www.digichart.com |

DocComply®
is a medical practice-management, EMR and billing solution that streamlines
every aspect of a physician’s practice resulting in increased efficiency
and returns. DocComply is a user-friendly, secure, web-based application
that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
DocComply
Phone: 866-4MD-BILL (463-2455)
www.doccomply.com |

DocOncology™
is a breakthrough Oncology specific system that streamlines scheduling/registration,
EMR, and billing. Features include electronic superbill, quick access
to patient records, automated generation of letters to referring physicians,
including tumor staging and chemotherapy selection.
DocOncology
Phone: 866-4MD-BILL (463-2455)
www.doconcology.com |
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Dorland’s
Electronic Medical Speller is the most comprehensive medical spell checker
available – featuring the correct spelling for over 400,000 medical
terms, including pharmaceutical terminology at no additional cost. Also
available: Dorland’s Electronic Medical Dictionary and Dorland’s
Medical Dictionary for Health Care Consumers.
Contact
us for complete information:
Licensing Department
Elsevier, Inc.
Phone: 800-523-1649 ext. 3276
E-mail: h.licensing@elsevier.com
View our full line of
professional healthcare resources,
all available for licensing, at:
www.us.elsevierhealth.com |
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A successful
leader in traditional and specialized voice recognition editing services,
Focus offers personalized expertise in both domestic and offshore outsourcing,
demonstrating significant cost savings, reduced TATs, as well as continuous
reliability and quality improvement.
Focus
Infomatics, Inc.
500 West Cummings Park, Suite 6100
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 781-970-5303
Dennis@FocusInfomatics.com
www.FocusInfomatics.com
www.healthcomputing.com |

FutureNet
outsourcing transcription services provide quality work for clients with
the advantages of a free Web-based EHR system for dictation and patient
reports management. FutureNet guarantees turnaround time and performs
all services in the United States with comparative price.
FutureNet
Technologies Corporation
222 East Huntington Drive, Suite 208
Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: 800-923-4258
Fax: 626-357-5032
E-mail: sales@futurenet-tech.com
www.futurenet-tech.com |

GeniusDoc
EHR provides physicians with a fully integrated clinical practice and
financial management system that truly captures the workflow of a medical
practice, offering diagnostic and therapeutic options with business intelligence
at the point of care for electronic billing submission. GeniusDoc provides
specific modules for Oncology, GI, IM, & Pediatrics.
GeniusDoc
9001 San Fernando Road
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Phone: 866-4-GenDoc
E-mail: sales@geniusdoc.com
www.geniusdoc.com |
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Full
Service Medical Records Centers
When your medical records must be purged, stored, securely retrieved,
or scanned and ready to view, you want professional, dependable people
handling the job. At HCR Imaging, we only do medical record management
and we get it right. Find out how different your next project can be with
professionals who understand and only manage medical records.
HCR
Imaging, Inc.
200 Mountain Avenue
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Phone: 304-536-1290
Toll-Free: 888-801-2020
Fax: 304-536-1296
E-mail: info@hcrimaging.com
www.hcrimaging.com |

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HCI
provides claims payors with a comprehensive suite of cost reduction services
designed to prevent fraud, abuse, and overpayments. Implementing HCI’s
entire line of technologically superior services can deliver significant
savings and maximize payment accuracy. Only HCI employs a sophisticated
prevention process that combines cuttingedge software with clinical review
(RNs, MDs, DDS, etc.) on all suspect claims/billing patterns. For more
information and a free Cost Reduction Analysis (CRA) contact us today.
HealthCare
Insight®
11075 South State Street, Building #3
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 800-357-7781
Fax: 801-990-1801
E-mail: info@hcinsight.com
www.hcinsight.com |
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HealthPort
is a one-source provider, offering the widest selection of affordable,
quality health information products and services in the industry,
including:
• Release-of-Information Technology and
Services
• Electronic Document Management System
• Electronic Medical Record System
• Revenue Cycle Management System
• Document Conversion and Storage Services
• Healthcare Consulting Services
• Practice Management System
HealthPort combines technology and strategic solutions
to continually improve fragmented business processes for the healthcare
community.
Visit www.healthport.com,
call 888-280-2351, or email getinfo@healthport.com
today to learn how HealthPort can help you.
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Health
Revenue Assurance Associates (HRAA) is the leading provider of Reimbursement
Integrity Services for health information management and the entire revenue
cycle. Through customized hands-on strategic analysis of a hospital's
revenue cycle and compliance focused, in-depth APC and DRG coding and
documentation audits, customized education/certification programs, and
Chargemaster data integrity reviews, HRAA provides solutions that yield
measurable results, increased productivity, reduced DNFB, improved APC
accuracy and optimized Revenue Integrity™. HRAA is committed to
providing the most intuitive Revenue Integrity™ solutions in the
industry and our newly introduced APC AuditorPro™ is the leading
internal auditing technology for Outpatient claims.
Health
Revenue Assurance Associates
E-mail: info@healthrevenue.com
www.healthrevenue.com |
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Intelligent
scanners from IBML lead the way to successful paper-to-electronic medical
record conversion. Hospitals can quickly scan high volumes of mixed documents
to achieve more productive, efficient records management. Benefits include
reduced costs and labor, faster processing and better quality.
Imaging
Business Machines, LLC
2750 Crestwood Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35210
Phone: 205-439-7100
Fax: 205-314-1833
E-mail: info@ibml.com
www.ibml.com |

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Innovative
Card Scanning, Inc. is the developer of the ScanSharp and ScanSharp OCR
software, a customizable scanning solution tailored for physician offices
and hospitals. ScanSharp is a compact insurance and ID card scanning system
designed to streamline the registration process thereby decreasing time,
effort and errors at the front desk.
Innovative Card Scanning, Inc.
1105 North Central Expressway, Suite 320
Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 800-291-1471 (Sales)
Phone: 214-550-5995 (Technical Support)
Fax: 214-292-8813
E-mail: info@medicscan.com
www.medicscan.com
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Keystrokes is a
high-volume, high-quality, full-service national transcription company
located in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, established in 1997. We specialize
in radiology but transcribe medical records, clinic and orthopaedics
as well. We do not send any work out of the country.
Keystrokes
Transcription Service, Inc.
220 East Garden Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-553-3680
Fax: 630-553-9203
www.keystrokestranscription.com
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LexiCode
Corporation provides facility and physician coding services nationally
to healthcare providers. Each coding consultant is credentialed, experienced,
evaluated, and trained to comply with all official AHA, AMA, and CMS
guidelines. Our services include the following:
- Onsite
coding support;
- Remote coding support managed through our Remote Coding Center;
- Coding Department outsourcing;
- MS-DRG/APR-DRG Services
- Concurrent and retrospective auditing;
- E&M coding and auditing;
- Coder education; and
- Physician Documentation Awareness Programs.
LexiCode
Corporation
Phone: 800-448-CODE
www.lexicode.com
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iPoint
Workstations Support IT, Nursing and Pharmacy:
Designed for mobile computing and electronic medication administration
systems, iPoint workstations can function as mobile computer carts or
as combination computer/medication carts. Available in many configurations,
workstations are compatible with most hardware options including thin/thick
client, laptop and all-in-one computers. Long-life battery solutions
are available to meet the power requirements of virtually every technology
platform. Ergonomic features include one-handed height adjustment that
allows the large work area to be positioned in comfortable positions
for standing or sitting. Scanner brackets, storage bins, cup holders
and a variety of other accessories also are available.
Lionville
501 Gunnard Carlson Drive
Coatesville, PA 19320
Phone: 800-523-7114
Fax: 610-423-4523
E-mail: lionville@lionville.com
www.lionville.com
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ChartMaxx® is
an enterprise-wide electronic patient record solution enabling healthcare
organizations to enhance performance by improving patient care and maximizing
business results. ChartMaxx has more than 300,000 users managing 120
million patient records at 100 hospitals and IDNs throughout North America.
MedPlus,
Inc., a Quest Diagnostics Company
4690 Parkway Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45040
Phone: 800-444-6235
Fax: 513-229-5505
E-mail: marketing@medplus.com
www.medplus.com
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Guaranteed customer
satisfaction with an “always on” customer service representative
is the key to our customers’ loyalty and trust. MED-TECH provides
the latest technology for record management and secure report access
by offering our eBrowse Online Suite. Total custom solutions for any
healthcare setting while using only domestic employees can make MED-TECH
the last solution you will ever require for your transcription needs.
Contact us and you will find the first-ever real transcription-vendor-partner,
one that you and your facility deserve.
MED-TECH
Resource, Inc.
2252 Northwest Parkway, Suite D
Marietta/Atlanta, GA 30067
Phone: 888-469-9711
E-mail: sales@med-tech.net
www.med-tech.net
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Meta’s CHARMS
2000TM is a comprehensive suite of HIM applications that automate critical
functions, including abstracting and coding, chart tracking, deficiency
management, release of information, document management, EMR, electronic
signature and department management. CHARMS 2000TM is designed for hospitals,
physician group practices, long-term care facilities and HMOs.
Meta Health
Technology
330 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-334-6840
metasales@metahealth.com
www.metahealth.com
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New England
Medical Transcription Solves Problems If you’re looking for:
•
Better medical documentation
• Faster turnaround time
• Getting your transcription done more cost effectively
• Working with a partner who understands technology
Call 1-800-639-3244
New England
Medical Transcription, Inc.
P.O. Box 430
Woolwich, ME 04579
Phone: 800-639-3244
www.nemtinc.com
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NextGen Healthcare
is an industry leading provider of award-winning electronic medical
records and practice management software. Ideal for the multi-specialty
enterprise or the solo practitioner, NextGen EMR and NextGen EPM are
easily customized and completely integrated to facilitate clinical and
administrative workflows.
NextGen
Healthcare Information Systems, Inc.
795 Horsham Road
Horsham, PA 19044
www.nextgen.com
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NJPR provides various
HIM consulting services including interim management, coding, coding
data quality monitorings which focus on accuracy and thoroughness of
coding, documentation reviews, medical transcription assessments and
physician billing services.
NJPR
129 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Contact: Lori A. Hedges-Stephens, RHIA
Phone: 800-562-7899
www.njpr.com
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FIRST
Choice of Record Centers Worldwide.
Barcode tracking system that manages your internal archive’s physical
data inventory, from patient records to accounting and human resources.
Streamlines workflow, speeds turnaround time, boosts staff productivity,
reduces costs, enhances service, ensures industry compliance.
E-mail: sales@oneilsoft.com
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OTI
is a national provider of medical transcription services to hospitals,
clinics, and physician group practices.
OTI delivers:
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State-of-the-art web-based system
• Flexible interface with any EMR
• 24/7 accessibility and service
• Fast turn-around from 2-24 hours
• 100% U.S.-based transcriptionists
• Confidential, secure, & HIPAA compliant
• Free online tour and quote
Price
+ Quality
A Simple Equation For Your Medical Transcription Needs
Oracle Transcription,
Inc. (OTI)
4007-B Norbeck Road
Rockville, MD 20853
Phone: 800-983-3581
Fax: 301-929-3008
E-mail: sales@oracleti.com
www.oracleti.com/ftr.htm
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SpeechMagic
– The Professional’s Choice Featuring intelligent
frontend and backend speech recognition, SpeechMagic improves transcription
productivity, reduces backlogs and ensures a stress-free working environment.
Ensure your dictation and transcription solution is “powered by
SpeechMagic” – for cost-efficient medical documentation
and improved quality of service.
A list of suppliers
can be found on:
philips.com/speechrecognition
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- Centralized Management
- Remote Note Viewing
- Template Creation
- Secure Connections
- Report Management
A software transcription
platform
developed for Hospitals, Clinics and MTSOs.
A provider of dictation
and transcription solutions
for over 10 years.
Phone: 888-597-9922
E-mail: sales@precdata.com
www.precdata.com
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Why would you ever
consider going it alone? Probity offers Best of Breed Dictation; Transcription;
Speech Recognition; Integration;
Project Management & People. Now in 40 states and still growing.
Probity
Medical Transcription
2205 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
1-8PROBITYMT
717-260-8801
www.probitymt.com

(pro'- bi - te) n. adherence to the highest principles and ideals; UPRIGHTNESS
syn see INTEGRITY
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Spheris is a leading
provider of clinical documentation technology and services to more than
500 health systems, hospitals and group practices. Spheris employs more
than 5,000 skilled medical language specialists supporting the company’s
clients through a secure network.
Spheris
9009 Carothers Parkway, Suite C-3
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 800-368-1717
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Accountable. Flexible.
Reliable. Quality driven. Committed to satisfaction. These are the words
our customers use to describe Transcend Services, Inc. Full outsourcing
or backlog assistance, using our advanced technology platform or yours.
Transcend
Services, Inc.
Phone: 800-555-8727
www.transcendservices.com
An
MTSO Alliance partner
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