WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- OAO HealthCare Solutions, Inc.(TM) (OAOHS) announced today that Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) has installed its EZ-CAP(R) health benefits administration software solution in an unprecedented five week record. The rapid implementation enables AVH to process electronic claims and eligibility more quickly while meeting its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
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AVH, an acute care facility located in Lancaster, California, provides services covering more than 7,500 lives. EZ-CAP will help AVH manage its healthcare claims with exceptional adjudication rates and provide online authorizations and referrals, benefits administration and more through the use of its user-friendly Microsoft(R) Windows(R)-based interface.
“AVH required a flexible and cost-effective claims processing solution that would enable us to administer our IPA business immediately, while poising us for future growth,” said Joyce Fox, manager of operations in the Managed Care Services department at AVH. “Our dedication to community service demands that we utilize our resources efficiently and conservatively. The EZ-CAP system offers great flexibility for authorizations and strong fiscal advantages to its eligibility, without requiring large IT oversight.”
Zan Calhoun, president of OAOHS said, “AVH was the very first EZ-CAP client nearly 18 years ago. We are especially proud to welcome its return after a 14-year run with a competitor’s product. OAOHS has invested more than $1 million to ensure that EZ-CAP is the complete and affordable out-of-the-box benefits information system for administrative management organizations.”
EZ-CAP version 5.0, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of this year, contains additional enhancements driven by the EZ-CAP Advisory Council and User Groups. “We recognize that AVH undertook a comprehensive examination of competing products before selecting EZ-CAP,” continued Mr. Calhoun. “Ultimately our product’s rapid implementation and affordability made EZ-CAP the clear choice overall.”
OAOHS acquired EZ-CAP in 2001 and has made a significant investment to return the product to its premier status within the industry. Today EZ-CAP is installed at over 150 client sites worldwide and receives acclaim for ease-of- use, cost-effectiveness and flexibility. In addition to providing support for information management and claims processing, EZ-CAP features the latest advancements in electronic data interchange, Internet connectivity, data warehousing and management reporting.
About OAO Technology Solutions, Inc. (OAOT)
OAOT operates across two lines of business: Managed IT and Healthcare IT Solutions. As a partner to global outsourcers and major corporations, OAOT delivers managed IT solutions to commercial clients and government agencies worldwide. The Company’s key offerings include: application management, IT infrastructure support, professional staffing services and healthcare IT solutions. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, the Company’s 2,500 employees work in over 200 locations throughout the world. For more information visit our website at http://www.oaot.com/.
About OAO HealthCare Solutions, Inc. (OAOHS)
OAOHS is a wholly owned subsidiary of OAO Technology Solutions, located in Woodland Hills, California, and is a leading provider of electronic health benefit information solutions designed to meet the specific business needs of healthcare payers and providers. Its fully integrated information solutions enable healthcare organizations to automate business processes, streamline operations, and improve workflow. Visit the OAOHS web site at http://www.oaohs.com/.
About Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH)
Antelope Valley Hospital, a political subdivision of the Antelope Valley Health Care District, is a 378-bed district hospital that has been serving the residents of Antelope Valley and its surrounding communities for nearly 50 years. Further information on the Hospital may be obtained at http://www.avhospital.org/.
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Microsoft(R)Windows(R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. EZ-CAP is a registered trademark of OAO HealthCare Solutions, Inc.
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