Recognized Leader in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Selects Orion HealthCorp as Billing Partner Based on Expertise, Experience

ATLANTA, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, an industry leader in orthopaedics and sports medicine, has selected Orion HealthCorp as their medical billing partner.  A leader in medical billing and practice management, Orion was selected over several contenders to meet the needs of Kerlan-Jobe's prestigious clinic and physicians. 

"With the changes confronting healthcare today, it was important to Kerlan-Jobe that we choose a partner that could not only perform on the revenue cycle, but also serve as a partner to help navigate the evolving healthcare environment and identify opportunities to grow," said W. Harwood Runner, CEO of Kerlan-Jobe.

"We are very pleased to be chosen as the revenue cycle management partner of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic," said Terry Bauer, President and CEO of Orion HealthCorp.  "Our team will optimize collections and business analytics, freeing up the physicians and clinicians to focus on continuing to provide outstanding care to their patients."  

"We are delighted with this new partnership and proud to be selected by an organization that is as well regarded as Kerlan-Jobe," added Thomas Mathews, Orion HealthCorp's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.  "This organization sets the industry standard both from clinical and business perspectives and we are delighted to have an opportunity to support them in achieving their strategic vision.  That starts with doing a great job collecting every possible dollar on their behalf while delivering meaningful and timely information from which to drive business decisions."

Innovation is Key
The physicians at Kerlan-Jobe are authorities in their field with procedures that are on the forefront of innovation. They sought and found a partner with an equally strong innovative vision.  With Orion, Kerlan-Jobe will have access to Osmium^SM, a robust business intelligence tool that provides real-time access to virtually all of their billing information, as well as transparency and data analytics such as cash flow projections and trends.  This positions Kerlan-Jobe to make proactive and well-informed business decisions that can affect the financial performance of the organization.  With increased pressures facing the orthopaedic sector, it is more important than ever to have a clear picture of practice operations.  Osmium^SM provides Kerlan-Jobe clear and quick understanding of how the practice is performing.  This is in stark contrast to the way many billing companies operate by looking back retrospectively and getting information too late to influence outcomes and collections.

Expertise Provides Confidence
Orion's twenty years of medical billing experience and its expertise in the orthopaedic space were key factors in the selection process.  Orion division President Dale Brinkman has personal experience running an orthopaedic practice and is familiar with the nuances and practice dynamics of orthopaedic groups.  Orion's thorough understanding of billing and collections, coupled with their experience in the evolving orthopaedics industry, positions Orion as Kerlan-Jobe's partner rather than simply a vendor.

Mr. Runner continued, "We have experienced a smooth transition to Orion and believe that we are on track to have a very productive relationship." 

About Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic is a world leader in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries and illnesses.  The medical experts at Kerlan-Jobe are recognized nationally and internationally as pioneers in the field of sports medicine. Since its inception, Kerlan-Jobe has had a profound effect on the training and exercise routines of professional and amateur athletes in nearly every type of sport.  As a preeminent center for research and education in orthopaedics and sports medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic continues to pioneer medical breakthroughs, including advanced surgical methods and procedures to enhance treatment, rehabilitation and recovery for their patients. To learn more, please visit: www.kerlanjobe.com.

About Orion HealthCorp
For more than 20 years, Orion HealthCorp has been a trusted partner to physicians who require the specialized medical billing, practice management processes and technology necessary to successfully maximize the recovery of earned revenue and to manage stringent industry compliance mandates and insurance intermediaries.  From its nimble and flat organization structure, to its data-driven operations, versatile IT team and superior information technology, Orion has a host of differentiators that make it the ideal partner.  The company supports thousands of office-based physicians and hospital specialists in pathology, radiology, and anesthesiology; and delivers an intense focus on personal relationships and company accountability.  Innovative tools, technologies, and operational processes enable the Orion team to capture missing revenues that other companies overlook and help clients mitigate the risks associated with choosing a billing partner or implementing a new billing process. Headquartered in Roswell, Ga., with offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio and Texas, Orion HealthCorp is among the top medical billing and practice management companies in the United States.  For more information, please visit: www.orionhealthcorp.com.

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