IVANS Sees Impressive Success in Healthcare.235 Percent Growth Over Past Two Years Brings Powerful Connectivity Solutions and Strategic Applications to Market STAMFORD, Conn. -- IVANS IVANS Insurance Value Added Network Services , the leading provider of corporate connectivity solutions and services, today announced that the company has achieved its largest presence ever among healthcare insurers as the network connectivity partner of choice since entering the market in 1988. The number of IVANS healthcare members increased 235% between 2004 and 2006, and IVANS enables 30,000 secure data connections between providers and their carriers. "We made the decision to enter the healthcare market in 1988 because we saw a huge need for wrapping strategic applications around flexible and powerful connectivity solutions that could have a major impact on our clients' businesses," said Clare DeNicola, president and 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. of IVANS. "Today, we've filled that need by providing the most network connectivity options in the industry (dial, leased-line, broadband), and the most options for accessing Medicare applications (Direct data entry, Real-time, Batch access), resulting in a healthcare community offering that is head and shoulders above the nearest competitors." In addition to running the largest healthcare network in the nation operating over the Medicare Data Connection Network (MDCN MDCN Mobile Digital Commons Network MDCN Medicare Data Communications Network MDCN Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria MDCN Medicare Data Center Network ), IVANS complements its connectivity solution with a unique set of services. For example, IVANS help desk support center operates "24/7/365" and is unrivaled in the industry, answering 94% of calls within 30 seconds and resolving more than 90% of customer issues on first contact. Thousands of healthcare customers also enjoy the advantages of IVANS direct billing direct billing Managed care The submission of bills for services rendered–eg lab work directly to the party–ie Pt or financially responsible third party–insurance company, for whom the service was performed, rather than to the physician who ordered the test . The company's customized reporting and flexible and consolidated billing options alleviate Alleviate To make something easier to be endured. Mentioned in: Kinesiology, Applied Medicare's and carriers' burden of collecting fees from end users. "We're extremely proud of the technology advancements and services we've been able to bring to the healthcare industry, as well as our peerless project management capabilities that ensure professional execution, every time," DeNicola said. "With the input of our customers and partners we look forward to continuing this trend, and extending our healthcare leadership, in 2007 and beyond." About IVANS IVANS, Inc. provides the insurance and healthcare industries with fully managed network, 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. ) and agency-company interface solutions to help solve complex business issues. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn. and a CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. approved vendor, IVANS serves over 500 insurance and healthcare organizations, more than 30,000 independent agents and 30,000 healthcare providers. With 25 years of experience successfully managing networks, the company also offers its clients relentless customer service, security solutions, reliable and accessible technical helpdesk support and expert enablement. IVANS, which was formed by 21 insurance companies, also has offices in Tampa, Fla. and Cincinnati, Ohio “Cincinnati” redirects here. For other uses, see Cincinnati (disambiguation). Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. . For more information, visit www.ivans.com. |
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