Chicago's Unified HealthCare Network selects Physmark's software for integrated delivery systems.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1996--Unified HealthCare Network L.L.C., one of the largest health systems in the Chicago region, has selected Physmark Inc.'s software to handle its managed-care data management needs. The software, called MEDICOMP, will provide a variety of functions for UHN's extensive integrated delivery system integrated delivery system Integrated provider Medical practice A coordinated health care system formed by physician groups and hospitals which ↑ efficiency and ↓ redundancy in providing health care; IDSs coordinate delivery of a broad range of health , including managing claims/capitation payments, monitoring contracts and tracking utilization. Unified HealthCare Network enables its seven hospitals and 2,600 physicians to contract as a single unit with HMOs, PPOs and employers to provide high-quality medical and wellness services at lower cost for Chicago-area residents. As Unified continues to build and expand its physician network and develop a Managed Care Service Organization (MCSO MCSO Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (Portland, Oregon) MCSO Modulo Certified Security Officer (Brazil) MCSO Marion County Sheriff’s Office MCSO Maricopa County Sheriffs Office ) to contract directly with payers, the organization will require a software system that can effectively manage this growth. "Effective risk management is the cornerstone cornerstone Ceremonial building block, dated or otherwise inscribed, usually placed in an outer wall of a building to commemorate its dedication. Often the stone is hollowed out to contain newspapers, photographs, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to for our long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. success as an integrated delivery system," said Burt VanderLaan, M.D., president of Unified. "By effectively measuring various aspects of delivery system outcomes, Physmark's software gives us the tools we need to continually con·tin·u·al adj. 1. Recurring regularly or frequently: the continual need to pay the mortgage. 2. monitor costs and improve the quality of our services." Unified HealthCare Network members offer a full range of health-care services to Chicago-are residents. A comprehensive yet flexible data-management system is necessary to ensure that the organization operate effectively and profitably, while delivering the highest quality care. Monitoring and tracking the various facets of its business as it experiences dramatic growth is a crucial success factor. "Unified HealthCare Network intends to be a major player in the Chicago health-care market for years to come," VanderLaan said. "A sophisticated infrastructure -- with powerful data-management tools -- will help us to accomplish our mission and proactively respond to the next tidal wave tidal wave, term properly applied to the crest of a tide as it moves around the earth. The wavelike upstream rush of water caused by the incoming tide in some locations is known as a tidal bore. of change in this rapidly evolving market." "Unified HealthCare Network is an outstanding example of newly emerging regional contracting entities which bring together a diverse group of physicians and hospitals to provide health-care services to a wide geographical area," said Dr. Jacob Kuriyan, president of Physmark. "Members of the network preserve their individuality individuality, n collective characteristics or traits that distinguish one person or thing from all others. and freedom while maintaining a united front to compete effectively in managed care." CONTACT: Physmark Inc., Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Jacob Kuriyan, 505/897-7500 or Unified HealthCare Network, Chicago Paul Primeau, 708/531-1410 or Mesa Communications Jeanne Jalan, 505/897-7100 jeanjalan@aol.com |
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