CIS TECHNOLOGIES ACCREDITED BY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE NETWORK ACCREDITATION COMMISSION.TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 1995--CIS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:CISI (company) CISI - A French software producer. ) has received full accreditation for its Electronic Data Interchange See EDI. (application, communications) electronic data interchange - (EDI) The exchange of standardised document forms between computer systems for business use. EDI is part of electronic commerce. (EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. ) services. Announcement of the accreditation was made by James L. Hersma, president and chief executive officer of CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S Technologies. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the notification received, "CIS Technologies, Inc. has been granted full accreditation by the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC EHNAC Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission ). This unconditional accreditation status is granted only to those companies that have met or exceeded all of the Commission's standards." The notification of approval came after EHNAC's board of directors met on November 14, 1995. CIS Technologies is just the third company to be accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by EHNAC, which was established in 1994 as an independent, nonprofit body. The accreditation process, which includes a site visit, provides an independent peer evaluation of an organization's ability to perform to certain industry established standards. Standards address such issues as privacy and confidentiality, technical performance, business practices and resources such as dedicated, off-site backup that can be utilized immediately in the event of a disaster. While a relatively new process, some states are already recognizing EHNAC accreditation as the standards companies must meet in order to process Medicare claims. According to Angela K. Lux, CIS vice president and chief technology officer, "The accreditation process is an excellent self-measurement tool. In addition to measuring our performance against some very exacting standards, the on-site visit by EHNAC provided additional input and suggestions which will help us to continually improve our efforts. "Because we process some 2.5 million healthcare claims every month -- with a value between $4 and $5 billion -- our systems have been designed from the very beginning to be as accurate and fast as possible. Just missing a day or two of processing Medicare claims, for example, could prevent some healthcare facilities from making payroll. That's why it's important to know we meet and exceed industry standards -- and why our dedicated, off-site backup system is so critical." Lux concluded. CIS Technologies, Inc. is a full-service healthcare reimbursement and business office management company. CIS offers technology based products and services which enable healthcare organizations to reach their full financial potential. Through proven methods to enhance business office efficiency, creative financing alternatives, state-of-the-art managed care and clinical practice management systems, and EDI tools to reduce paperwork and administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. , all participants in a healthcare delivery system realize benefits. Currently, CIS products and services are delivering value to healthcare organizations in the United States and around the world, with over 220 third party payers in the United States and 1,075 clients in 38 states, England, Canada, Australia and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. . CONTACT: CIS Technologies, Inc., Tulsa Richard A. Evans, 918/496-2451 Dawn Symons, 918/481-4248 |
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