Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Selects QCSI to Streamline Healthcare Administration.Business/Technology Editors & Health/Medical Writers PHOENIX--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 29, 2001 Nebraska's Largest Health Plan Selects QCSI's Integrated Healthcare and Dental Administration Solutions Quality Care Solutions, Inc., (QCSI QCSI Quality Care Solutions, Inc. ), a leading provider of information technology software and services for healthcare payers, announced today that Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. of Nebraska, with over 600,000 members, has selected QCSI to provide a comprehensive healthcare administration Healthcare administration is a term that typically refers to the Master of Health Administration (MHA)—also Master of Healthcare Administration— degree, which is a graduate professional degree that provides training in health policy, economics, project and solution. QCSI's award-winning QMACS and aQDen products were chosen based upon their proven ability to provide a comprehensive solution that includes Internet-enabled claims processing and reduces the costs of healthcare administration. The QMACS system, initially planned for implementation to support HMO HMO health maintenance organization. HMO n. A corporation that is financed by insurance premiums and has member physicians and professional staff who provide curative and preventive medicine within certain financial, and Medicaid members, will ensure that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska customer service representatives and participating providers have immediate access to the same benefit designs, provider contract information and claims payment status. Deployment for all business lines will be implemented over the next 12 months. "We're looking forward to taking advantage of the entire QCSI solution," said Terry Groves, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska senior vice president. "QCSI's claims engine, integrated web portal See portal. and user-friendly applications will allow us to meet the service needs of both our members and providers." "QCSI is extremely pleased to have a forward-thinking organization like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska counting on our solutions to run their core business," said Gregory S. Anderson, QCSI Chief Executive Officer. "We have developed the only completely integrated healthcare payer solution that incorporates Internet technology capable of providing highly customizable, real time adjudication The legal process of resolving a dispute. The formal giving or pronouncing of a judgment or decree in a court proceeding; also the judgment or decision given. The entry of a decree by a court in respect to the parties in a case. , online inquiry and payment tools for the healthcare industry. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska will be able to effectively leverage the entire QCSI solution." About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
About QCSI QCSI is the leading healthcare payer solution provider offering advanced technology and services using Microsoft technology. Providing safe solutions since 1994, QCSI's growing customer base serves more than 10 million members nationwide. QCSI enables health plans to reduce costs, improve customer service, increase profitability, expand market share and comply with government regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, . QCSI's rapid growth is a testament to its commitment to quality and reliability, partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Compaq and Unisys, and innovative use of advanced technologies to meet customer needs. QCSI's award-winning software and e-Business applications include QMACS, aQDen, aQHealth, aQServ and aQView. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix /ˈfiːˌnɪks/ (English: Phoenix, Navajo: Hoozdo, lit. "the place is hot", Western Apache: Fiinigis) is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. , QCSI can be contacted at 888/940-6432 or info@qcsi.com, or visit our website at www.qcsi.com for more information. |
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