Emdeon Launches Digital Delivery for Patient Statements with Advanced Data Systems; Announces Educational Sessions During HIMSS14

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Emdeon Inc., a leading provider of healthcare revenue and payment cycle management and clinical information exchange solutions, today announced the launch of Digital Delivery for Patient Statements, as well as being selected by its long-time customer Advanced Data Systems (ADS) to provide digital statements to ADS customers.

One of the more innovative approaches to improving accounts receivable turnaround time is a billing solution that enables healthcare providers to securely send invoices and other documents as an interactive PDF (iPDF) attachment to a patient's email address. Once the email is received, the patient is able to enter a password that was created during enrollment with the provider and view the statement or other communications. The iPDF file, which contains all the information the patient needs to pay the bill, is viewable on many different platforms, including desktop and tablet computers and even smartphones.

"Patients are now accustomed to making online payments and having the ability to receive a payment in seconds instead of the weeks it takes to process paper checks is invaluable to speed the cash flow cycle of our provider customers," said David Barzillai, president of ADS.

"Adding digital delivery to the ADS core technology offering builds on the strengths they offer healthcare providers," said Chris Meffe, senior vice president, channel partner group for Emdeon. "We are pleased to provide ADS with an innovative solution that patients are excited about to help them address the challenges our clients face in a very competitive marketplace."

Emdeon offers a suite of solutions for patient billing management that enables providers to automate the patient payment process. Emdeon's print, online and point-of-service collection suite addresses the challenges associated with billing and collecting patient receivables, which results in increased self-pay collections, improved operational efficiencies and reduced administrative costs.

Emdeon is the single largest clinical, financial and administrative health information network in the nation. In 2013, Emdeon processed more than seven billion health information exchanges, including approximately one out of every two commercial healthcare claims delivered electronically in the United States. Emdeon's industry-leading network reaches 700,000 physicians, 81,000 dentists, 60,000 pharmacies, 5,000 hospitals, 600 vendors, 450 labs and 1,200 government and commercial payers.

In addition to demonstrating the beneficial outcomes of digital delivery, Emdeon will also present short, impactful educational sessions featuring Emdeon and industry subject matter experts. All educational presentations will take place at booth number 5151 in Emdeon's in-booth theater.

Payment Innovation to Fuel Value for Consumers and Providers
Monday, February 24^th at 3:00 PM
John Casillas, CEO – BoardTrust, LLC and Bill Fox, SVP Strategy  – Emdeon

Join us as we discuss the emerging trend toward electronic and mobile payments which will help fuel value-based healthcare delivery models. Come hear how payment innovation will create a consumer experience that allows consumers to interact with their healthcare providers like they do with any other service industry – and how creating transparency and payment accuracy will drive costs from the system and enable the value-based healthcare model to deliver on the promise of higher quality care.  

We Are All In This Together:  Gaining a Competitive Advantage Through Partnership
Tuesday, February 25^th at 11:00 AM
Marc Klar, Vice President of Marketing - ADS and Sheryl Miller, Vice President of Sales and Business Development – ADS

Choosing to partner with another organization is a complex decision. In this session, learn why Advanced Data Systems Corporation (ADS) chose Emdeon and how the relationship benefits their providers while giving ADS a competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace. Tackling the growing problem of how to receive patient payments in a timelier manner and the tight integration between the ADS and Emdeon platforms are just two factors contributing to the success of this strategic alliance.

Join us to learn how Emdeon can enable your healthcare providers to focus on the patient, all while providing your company with a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Revving up Ancillary Care: 3 Keys to CPOE Success
Tuesday, February 25^th at 3:00 PM
Eric Reynolds, Vice President of Sales – Emdeon

With the demands of Meaningful Use and ACA, physicians are reassessing their current connectivity needs. These changes in the healthcare environment can mean real dollars to your hospital.  How well is your hospital positioned to take advantage of this shift? Is your implementation backlog preventing you from experiencing the growth you need?

Join ancillary services veteran, Eric Reynolds, in an engaging session on how you can supercharge your ancillary services volume through cloud-based computerized physician order entry (CPOE).

Fueling CareCloud's Innovative Practice Management System and EHR
Wednesday, February 26^th at 10:00 AM
Albert Santalo, President and CEO – CareCloud

Forbes recently ranked CareCloud 28th on their list of 100 privately-held, high-growth companies. Since entering the highly competitive HIT marketplace in 2009, CareCloud has combined cutting edge technology with Emdeon's services and connectivity to take the market by storm. With innovative and stylish solutions, they continue to provide a strict focus on usability and workflow, all while maintaining records for over 6.9 million patients. CareCloud's PMS and EHR are supported by Emdeon's network, revenue cycle management and patient engagement solutions.

In this session, join CareCloud CEO, Albert Santalo, to learn how their relationship with Emdeon has helped fuel their explosive growth.

About Emdeon
Emdeon is a leading provider of revenue and payment cycle management and clinical information exchange solutions, connecting payers, providers and patients in the U.S. healthcare system. Emdeon's offerings integrate and automate key business and administrative functions of its payer and provider customers throughout the patient encounter. Through the use of Emdeon's comprehensive suite of solutions, which are designed to easily integrate with existing technology infrastructures, customers are able to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase cash flow and more efficiently manage the complex revenue and payment cycle and clinical information exchange processes. For more information, visit www.emdeon.com.

SOURCE Emdeon Inc.