MDeverywhere to Provide TriZetto's First Handheld Charge Capture ASP Solution.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C.--(BW HealthWire)--April 30, 2001 MDeverywhere(TM), the mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings platform providing healthcare solutions at the point-of-care, today announced a strategic alliance with The TriZetto(R) Group, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TZIX), an information technology and services company focused on the healthcare industry. The partnership enables TriZetto to offer MDeverywhere's premier mobile services to TriZetto's ASP and HealthWeb(R) customer base and expand its application solutions to include mobile charge capture computing. Through the alliance, TriZetto's physician and administrator customers will have access to MDeverywhere's lead application, EveryCharge(SM), a Personal Digital Assistant-based electronic charge-capture tool with a proprietary rules engine that error checks charges at the point-of-care. Doctors capture diagnoses, treatments and other patient encounter data, and the data is sent through a secure Internet portal to the physician's practice management system, hosted by TriZetto. TriZetto's application service provider (ASP) model affords users all of the benefits of cutting edge technology without the costs and responsibilities inherent in owning, customizing and running software applications and infrastructure. "We could not be more pleased that TriZetto, the most respected ASP provider in the healthcare community, has selected us to be their first handheld offering for capturing and checking charges," says Alan Rubin Alan Rubin (born February 11, 1953), also known as "Mr. Perfect" and "Mr. Fabulous", is an American musician. He plays trumpet, flugelhorn, and piccolo trumpet. Rubin was a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. , 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 MDeverywhere. "TriZetto's ASP technology and integration experience combined with our mobile handheld solution will offer extraordinary value to physician and group practice customers." MDeverywhere has completed two impressive independent return on investment (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). ) studies that show MDeverywhere services are able to return between 577 percent and 989 percent through more accurate record keeping, fewer denied claims and reduced administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. . "We are continuously seeking proven applications that help physicians streamline their practices," says Stewart Gleischman, M.D., vice president of strategic market development for TriZetto. "The recent ROI studies validate the significance of MDeverywhere's solution to the healthcare community, and we share MDeverywhere's philosophy that charge capture will drive physician adoption and serve as the platform of choice for multi-functional mobile computing." About MDeverywhere MDeverywhere provides mobile handheld solutions that automate physician encounter capture for medical group practices. The company is committed to providing practical, real-world solutions for physicians, enabling them to provide the highest level of patient care. The company was recently awarded the 2000 Industry Solution Award by the Microsoft Healthcare Users Group. MDeverywhere has physicians using its solution at four of the top ten academic teaching institutions in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and recently signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , one of the largest international healthcare information system companies. For further information, visit www.mdeverywhere.com. About TriZetto The TriZetto(R) Group, Inc., is an information technology and services company focused on the healthcare industry. TriZetto hosts and licenses software and provides Internet platforms, serving approximately 600 customers. TriZetto's payer customers have more than 90 million enrollees, or 40 percent of the insured population in the U.S. TriZetto's ASP unit hosts third-party and proprietary applications and provides business outsourcing services. TriZetto's HealthWeb(R) technology allows health plans to exchange information and conduct business over the Internet with their providers, employers and members. HealtheWare(TM) develops and licenses premium Erisco and RIMS applications for payers and benefits administrators. Headquartered in Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , Calif., TriZetto can be reached at (949)719-2200, www.trizetto.com. |
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