XCare.net Creates Internet-based eHealth Solution for Delta Health Systems.Health/Medical Writers ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 1999 New online Internet transactions to enable affiliated providers, members and employer groups with timely access to DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) data XCare.net ( http://www.xcare.net ), a provider of eHealth architecture and application solutions, today announced a new agreement with Delta Health Systems (DHS), a Northern California-based third party administrator and the largest delegated management services organization management services organization Physician practice management company Medical practice An organization contracted by a health care provider/supplier to furnish administrative, clerical, and claims processing functions of the provider/supplier's practice. in the Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . Under the terms of the agreement, XCare.net will build Web-enabled applications that allow DHS customers to check eligibility and claims status, update member demographic data, order ID cards, perform benefit searches by member and access updated information on benefit levels. Further, XCare.net will assist DHS in redeveloping their existing Web site to incorporate additional value for DHS' affiliated providers, employer groups and members, including referral status, reporting and billing transactions. "Basically, our goal was to open our database to our members," explained DHS President, Thomas Partlow. "XCare.net was very qualified to help us because they understand healthcare. That industry expertise is making a big difference in our ability to bring the right solutions to market, right on time." "What DHS is ultimately providing - faster, better, secure access to mission critical healthcare information - is absolutely necessary to reduce the cost and complexity of healthcare - and it's what everybody, everywhere must do," said XCare.net 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. , Lorine R. Sweeney. "That's our ultimate goal, too, so we're pleased to be able to help DHS do its part to meet the industry challenge of providing cost-effective, high-quality healthcare." About Delta Health Systems Founded in 1968, Delta Health Systems (DHS) has evolved into one of the most sophisticated claim administrators in today's healthcare marketplace. DHS provides administrative services for over seven hundred thousand capitated and self-funded members, making it one of the country's largest independent TPAs. Consultants, employers and capitated providers look to DHS for leadership and expertise in the area of claims and 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 . The company specializes in the development of custom networks, best practice-focused utilization review u·til·i·za·tion review n. A process for monitoring the use, delivery, and cost-effectiveness of services, especially those provided by medical professionals. services and custom plan designs. About XCare.net XCare.net ( http://www.xcare.net ), based in Englewood, Colorado Englewood is a city in Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA. As of 2005, the city is estimated to have a total population of 32,350.[5] It is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. , a provider of customized healthcare portals and business-to-business application solutions, is focused on addressing the most critical issue in healthcare today Healthcare Today is a monthly newsmagazine published in the United Kingdom by Mayden Publishing. The style and layout of the magazine is similar to that of The Week but its focus is purely on health-related news. spiraling inefficiency 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. . The company's XML-based architecture and application solutions provide the connectivity necessary for high levels of information processing efficiency, integrated clinical and administrative content and workflow processes, and mission critical Web hosting services through a state-of-the-art eCommerce Operations Center. XCare.net offers a lifecycle-based approach to envisioning, designing, implementing and hosting solutions that span the healthcare industry across health plans, provider-based organizations, employers and consumers. Company and product brand names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged. |
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