IOD Incorporated's PRISM™ Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group

GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IOD Incorporated, a leading provider of integrated HIM solutions to hospitals, health systems, and physician practices, today announced it has received the federal government's "Meaningful Use" stamp of approval by earning ONC-ATCB Meaningful Use certification of its PRISM platform for both the ambulatory and inpatient practice type. The designation officially deems the software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  

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Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, PRISM is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 

"IOD is proud to achieve more Meaningful Use criteria certifications than any other ROI vendor in the industry. Our goal has always been to offer the most innovative technology solutions in our industry and this is an important milestone," states IOD's Chief Technology Officer, William J. Sweeney.

PRISM, which met the requirements for ONC-ATCB Meaningful Use certification, is IOD's Web-based Release of Information (ROI) management, tracking and reporting software. It provides healthcare organizations with real-time intelligence on ROI requests and activity and features secure encryption and complete tracking and reporting capabilities for every stage of the ROI process.

"The need to leverage information technology in the healthcare industry is huge – as the quality of care and efficiency benefits that come with computerization can really make a difference in the overall patient experience," says Rik Drummond, CEO of the Drummond Group.

PRISM is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified by Drummond Group, an ONC-ATCB approved to certify any complete or modular EHR both ambulatory and inpatient, in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or guarantee the receipt of incentive payments. IOD Incorporated, 12/15/2011, PRISM 6.0, 12152011‐1391‐8, No Clinical Quality Measures tested, Additional software used: Spreadsheet software.

About IOD Incorporated

With more than 30 years of experience and 1,800 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.

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About Drummond Group

Drummond Group Inc., the trusted software test lab, provides effective and efficient electronic health record (EHR) testing to healthcare information technology vendors and hospitals. As an Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB), Drummond Group works closely with healthcare software vendors and hospitals to certify EHRs that are looking to qualify for incentive funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Drummond Group is approved to certify both complete and modular EHR for both ambulatory and inpatient.  Leveraging more than a decade's worth of interoperability, conformance testing and certification experience in multiple industries, Drummond Group delivers what's needed in healthcare: highly reliable and readily affordable software testing services. For more information, go to www.drummondgroup.com.

SOURCE IOD Incorporated