MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Healthcare Solutions Division of Keane, Inc. , a leading business process and IT services firm, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Medical University Hospital Authority to install EZ-Access Patcom as the enterprise-wide revenue cycle management solution at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Medical Center. EZ-Access Patcom is the next generation of Patcom Plus, an award-winning patient management solution and the flagship product of Keane’s Healthcare Solutions Division (HSD).
A Keane client since 1989, MUSC selected browser-based EZ-Access Patcom for its ability to streamline billing and registration processes, improve workflow, and provide a flexible and effective solution to address current and future legislative requirements.
“The installation of EZ-Access Patcom will allow MUSC to benefit from a new level of efficiency - most notably, online eligibility checking, online claims status inquiry, remote access, and advanced audit trail capabilities,” said John Dell, OCIO, director of financial and administrative systems at MUSC. “We expect a positive ROI due to the robustness of the product, its ease of use, and the integration of the enhanced functionality at the front end.”
Additional efficiencies include complete screen customization, which will improve workflow, reduce the time spent on each registration, and enhance the patient experience at each of the organization’s 100+ intake points. As a browser solution, EZ-Access Patcom supports MUSC’s outsourcing arrangements with third-party contractors by securely extending the reach of the business office without requiring additional software licenses or elaborate communications setups.
“We are pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with MUSC by providing the enhanced systems necessary to remain competitive in healthcare today,” said Kathy Haynes, Keane managing director. “MUSC’s selection of EZ- Access Patcom will enable this highly-regarded organization to further strengthen its financial performance without experiencing any disruption to cash flow.”
About EZ-Access Patcom
Leveraging Web technology, EZ-Access Patcom helps hospitals of all sizes increase revenue and cash flow, decrease days outstanding for accounts receivables, and improve revenue cycle management. The software enhances the revenue cycle process with new functionality, including online scheduling, insurance eligibility, and medical necessity checking. EZ-Access Patcom manages the revenue cycle process from the patient appointment through the receipt of payment. The system provides secure online access, enabling healthcare organizations, physician offices, clinics, and patients to access authorized information, schedule appointments, and make payments through user- friendly intuitive screens. EZ-Access Patcom is a member of the EZ-Access family of browser-based applications.
About the Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center
With a history dating back to 1834 as an infirmary to the Medical College of South Carolina, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Medical Center is now a 596-bed organization made up of four hospitals: Medical University Hospital, MUSC Children’s Hospital, Storm Eye Institute, and the Institute of Psychiatry. MUSC also contains centers for specialized care: the Heart & Vascular Center, Transplant Center, Digestive Disease Center, and Hollings Cancer Center. Numerous outpatient facilities include the Family Medicine Center, University Diagnostic Center, and affiliated faculty practice association ambulatory care centers. Accredited by JCAHO, MUSC has consistently received top rankings by US News and World Report.
About Keane
In business since 1965, Keane, Inc. is a premier business process and IT services firm. Keane delivers Application and Business Process Services to help clients transform their business and IT operations to achieve demonstrable, measurable, and sustainable business benefit. As a trusted advisor and partner for its clients, Keane solves real business issues through the development and implementation of cost-effective, change-oriented, industry-specific solutions.
Specifically, Keane delivers highly synergistic Application and Business Process Services, including Application Outsourcing, Application Development and Integration, Strategic Staffing, and Testing, as well as Business Process Improvement, and Business Process Outsourcing. Keane believes that business and IT improvements are best realized by streamlining and optimizing business and IT processes, implementing rigorous management disciplines, and fostering a culture of accountability through meaningful performance metrics. Keane, based in Boston, Mass., delivers its services through an integrated network of regional offices in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and via SEI CMMI Level 5 evaluated Advanced Development Centers (ADCs) in Canada and India. Information on Keane is available on the Internet at www.keane.com.
Keane’s Healthcare Solutions Division provides proprietary software and services to more than 300 hospital-based clients and 4,300 long-term care facilities throughout the country. Since 1975, Keane’s software has been helping clients increase efficiency, reduce medical errors, meet regulatory requirements, and enhance revenue cycle management. Keane’s core healthcare solutions include EZ-Access, EZ-Access Patcom, Keane InSight, and VistaKEANE. Information about Keane’s Healthcare Solutions Division is available via the Internet at www.keane.com/hsd.
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Contact: Ed Meehan Director of Marketing Keane HSD 631-351-7000
Keane, Inc.
CONTACT: Ed Meehan, Director of Marketing of Keane HSD, +1-631-351-7000
