NORWALK, Conn., April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering customizable, integrated clinical and financial solutions to physician practices of all sizes and specialties, Cerner will participate in UBM Medica's first Practice Rx conference May 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, Calif.

In a session titled, "The Importance of Integrated Revenue Cycle Management and the Impact to Your Bottom-Line," Jason Rawlings, senior director of Cerner's Ambulatory Business Office Services, will explain why an integrated revenue cycle management system is crucial to ongoing practice profitability. Rawlings' presentation will take place on the first day of the conference, at 9:45 a.m., Friday, May 2.

Cerner's Ambulatory Business Office Services offer one-stop shopping for physician practices.  Its more than 200 dedicated and experienced billing professionals have assisted current Cerner clients in posting more than $175 million in receipts, handling more than 1.5 million claims and processing $400 million in charges.

Cerner Ambulatory's integrated clinical and financial solutions deliver customizable workflows to physician practices of all sizes, and to more than 50 specialties. 

Practice Rx is designed to empower physicians and office administrators with proven strategies to streamline their practice and improve their bottom-line.  For more details about the conference, please visit www.practice-rx.com.

About Cerner
Cerner is contributing to the systemic change of health and care delivery. For more than 30 years Cerner has been executing its vision to make health care safer and more efficient. We started with the foundation of digitizing paper processes and now offer the most comprehensive array of information software, professional services, medical device integration, remote hosting and employer health and wellness services. Cerner systems are used by everyone from individual consumers, to single-doctor practices, hospitals, employers and entire countries. Taking what we've learned over more than three decades, Cerner is building on the knowledge that is in the system to support evidence-based clinical decisions, prevent medical errors and empower patients in their care.

Cerner® solutions are licensed by approximately 14,000 facilities around the world, including more than 3,000 hospitals; 4,900 physician practices; 60,000 physicians; 590 ambulatory facilities, such as laboratories, ambulatory centers, behavioral health centers, cardiac facilities, radiology clinics and surgery centers; 3,500 extended care facilities; 150 employer sites and 1,790 retail pharmacies.

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About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, via custom programs and live events. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers and payers resulting in improved quality of care for patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, online communities, live and digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Online communities include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect which, through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital – increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections.  Headquartered in New York, UBM Connect brings together UBM's healthcare business, UBM Medica US; UBM Canon's advanced design and manufacturing event, online and print brands; UBM Connect New York's catering, cruise shipping, customer management, and fine, specialty and custom chemical communities; and UBM Mexico's concrete show.  For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

About UBM plc
UBM plc is a global events-led marketing services and communications company.  We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers together at events and online, as well as producing and distributing news and specialist content.  Our 5,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into expert teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us on Twitter at @UBM_plc to get the latest UBM corporate news; follow @UBM for news and updates from across the businesses and selected members of UBM's Twitterati.

Media Contacts:
Cerner
Rebecca Gegg
816.982.7366
rebecca.gegg@cerner.com

UBM Medica US
Amy Erdman
VP, Marketing
203.523.7041
amy.erdman@ubm.com

SOURCE UBM Medica US; Practice Rx