Advanced Research Systems, Inc. to Deliver Enhanced Care Management Solution.SEATTLE--(BW HealthWire)--June 10, 1999-- --New Version of Core Product Offering Enhanced Cost Reporting, Industry Guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. and Workflow Capabilities to be Highlighted at Annual CMSA CMSA abbr. Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area Conference-- Advanced Research Systems, Inc. (ARS), today announced the upcoming availability of the ATLANTES atlantes (ătlăn`tēz) [Latin plural of Atlas], sculptured male figures serving as supports of entablatures, in place of a column or pier. The earliest (c.480–460 B.C. Care Management System(TM) Version 3.1, the company's core product. Already rich in clinical and case management functionality, new features to ATLANTES Care Management System 3.1 focus primarily on additional cost reporting for estimating savings and analyzing return on investment, enhanced guidelines and code sets and expanded workflow management. The new product features will be highlighted in the ARS booth no.427 at the annual Case Management Society of America (CMSA) conference June 16-19 in Minneapolis, MN. "The new functionality to be introduced in the ATLANTES Care Management System(TM) 3.1 reflects ARS' ongoing commitment to delivering industry leading solutions that increase the quality of care delivered in a cost sensitive manner," said Robert Nakahara, president of Advanced Research Systems. "The product's ease of use, enhanced workflow capabilities and reporting tools to analyze ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). will help case managers and other clinical managers become more productive in their jobs, ultimately allowing them to provide better patient care." Version 3.1 Provides Tools to Measure Return on Investment (ROI) Specifically suited for care management professionals, the ATLANTES Care Management System provides organizations with tools to measure return on investment. Version 3.1 will expand on these capabilities by adding enhanced reporting for cost/benefit analysis, caseload case·load n. The number of cases handled in a given period, as by an attorney or by a clinic or social services agency. caseload Noun , provider profiling and authorizations. In addition, outcomes analysis will be enhanced through sophisticated assessments and the linkage linkage In mechanical engineering, a system of solid, usually metallic, links (bars) connected to two or more other links by pin joints (hinges), sliding joints, or ball-and-socket joints to form a closed chain or a series of closed chains. of clinical and financial data. By utilizing the ATLANTES Care Management System, healthcare organizations will also be better prepared to meet stringent regulatory and accreditation requirements. ARS Enhances Workflow Management Capabilities ATLANTES Care Management System 3.1 will extend ARS' care management software to deliver rich workflow management capabilities to enable care managers and other users to be more productive. Expanded features will include additional letter functionality and templates, acuity acuity /acu·i·ty/ (ah-ku´i-te) clarity or clearness, especially of vision. a·cu·i·ty n. Sharpness, clearness, and distinctness of perception or vision. determination, assignment of cases and care activity notes. Version 3.1 Offers the Leading Industry Guidelines and Code Sets Continuing its leadership role in incorporating industry guidelines and code sets into its care management system, ARS will expand this vital component in Version 3.1. Current guidelines such as Milliman and Roberts, HRM/IHQ and InterQual will be extended to include other key references to provide the instant access to information that care managers require. About ARS Seattle-based ARS, developer of the ATLANTES Care Management System, was founded in 1989 by CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Tracy Maxwell. ARS provides healthcare organizations with a solution for improving patient outcomes while effectively managing the delivery and cost of care. The company has experienced rapid growth in both revenue and employees during the last 18 months. Today, the ATLANTES Care Management System is being used by premier healthcare organizations across the country such as Regence BlueShield of Washington, General American Gen·er·al American n. The speech of native speakers of American English that many consider to be typical of the United States, noted for its exclusion of phonological forms readily recognized as regional or limited to particular social groups and for Insurance and the State of Maryland Medicaid program under the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
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