Allina Hospitals & Clinics Makes Long Term Commitment to IOD

GREEN BAY, Wis., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IOD Incorporated, a leading provider of integrated HIM solutions to hospitals, IDNs, healthcare systems and clinics, today announced that it has extended its partnership with Allina Hospitals & Clinics through 2015.

IOD Incorporated has provided Allina Hospitals & Clinics innovative services and cutting edge technology related to release of information and the electronic conversion of patient health documents for more than 10 years. Through a collaborative effort, IOD and Allina designed and implemented a centralized ROI service partnership in 2008 that enabled senior management to continue to serve their ever-expanding physician and patient community with the highest level of service and quality.

As a result of this effort, as well as IOD's continued commitment to delivering innovative technology and processes to every aspect of HIM operations, Allina Hospitals & Clinics has extended its partnership with IOD through 2015.

"We believe that our partnership with Allina demonstrates clearly how IOD's flexible service philosophy can be form fit to advance the strategic service initiatives of large IDNs such as Allina Hospitals & Clinics. - James Ranck, IOD EVP - Central Region

"Our relationship with IOD has become a true partnership.  They continually improve their technology and ROI processes. The attention they pay to customer service and efficiency allows our HIM team to remain focused on other core HIM functions…" - Stephanie Luthi-Terry, Director eHIM Business Solutions at Allina Hospitals & Clinics.

About IOD Incorporated

With more than 30 years of experience and 1,600 locations nationwide, IOD is the leader in full suite HIM services solutions that help hospitals, healthcare systems and clinics streamline and simplify HIM workflow. With comprehensive solutions including document conversion, release of information (ROI), coding, auditing, abstracting, ICD-10 transition services, RAC services, along with complete training and HIM consulting, the company empowers healthcare organizations to overcome workflow challenges and focus on their most mission-critical initiatives. The result is improved patient/physician satisfaction, increased HIM efficiencies and a stronger bottom line. For more information visit www.IODincorporated.com.

About Allina Hospitals & Clinics

Allina Hospitals & Clinics owns and operates 11 hospitals, more than 90 clinics and specialty care centers, and specialty medical services that provide hospice care, oxygen and home medical equipment, pharmacies, and emergency medical transportation services. Allina Hospitals & Clinics and the latest health information can be found online at www.allina.com.

Media Contact For IOD:
Brett Parent
IOD
Brett.Parent@iodincorporated.com

SOURCE IOD Incorporated