Hawthorn Physician Services Organization Selects Misys Healthcare Systems
RALEIGH, NC - April 17, 2002 - Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare IT, has announced a deal with Hawthorn Physician Services Corporation in St. Louis, MO. The agreement provides the organization with the Misys Vision/Optimum™ system, a complete package of patient management, administrative and managed care applications.
With more than 100,000 claims handled each month, Hawthorn officials say efficiency isn't an option, it's a critical component of their business.
"We always try to gain as much efficiency as we can," says Hawthorn's owner, Alan Dombrowski. "We pride ourselves in being innovative when it comes to streamlining our operations."
Hawthorn faced a dilemma that more and more healthcare organizations now face. Their previous IT system, Polci, was being discontinued, so a search ensued. Hawthorn formed a committee and evaluated six companies over a six-month period. "Misys was a clear winner," says Dombrowski.
"The strength and national presence of Misys Healthcare Systems was significant for us," he says. "Service and support for us is critical. The scope Misys offers provides us with the backing and service we expect."
Dombrowski adds that IT support is a fundamental component of the billing industry and notes he has no time for down systems. "In the billing business, if I can't enter and transmit data, my business shuts down - period. We're dependant upon service and support, and we anticipate those needs will be met by Misys," he says.
About Misys Vision/OptimumMisys' Vision/Optimum™ is the foundation of the Misys Vision system, providing a comprehensive package of patient management, administrative, and managed care applications using an intuitive Windows-based interface. The product is built on the concept of a single patient database, providing a patient-centered approach to practice management.
Misys Vision/Optimum benefits include:
- Improved user productivity with streamlined workflows to match practice procedures.
- Reduced training and time expense because of its Windows-based applications.
- Investment protection by leveraging the existing technology.
- Enhanced patient service via provision of pertinent patient information to staff.
- Increased operational efficiencies and minimized margin of error through task automation, customized workflow processes, and security-controlled access.
- Improved compliance via helping monitor insurance and managed care requests for tracking, quality assurance ratings and service codes.
- Informed decision-making through controlled access to integrated demographic, financial, clinical, and managed care data, as well as all other Misys Vision products.
About Hawthorn Physician Services CorporationFounded in 1978, Hawthorn Physician Services Corporation serves as a billing service for hospital-based physicians. The company bills in 10 states and handles more than 100,000 claims per month. Hawthorn Physician Services is privately held.
About Misys Healthcare SystemsMisys Healthcare Systems is a division of Misys plc - one of the world's largest independent application software products companies. Misys Healthcare Systems is among the top five healthcare IT companies in the United States.
The company designs, develops, and supports a comprehensive suite of information products for hospitals, commercial laboratories, physician practices and home care providers that serve the healthcare IT industry's broadening spectrum of needs. Misys Healthcare Systems' three business units have a well-established customer base with 85,000 physicians, 1,200 hospitals, 600 home care providers, and hundreds of laboratories, clinics, managed services organizations and other related organizations using the company's products and services. For more information, visit www.misyshealthcare.com.
About Misys plcMisys plc is one of the world's leading software products suppliers. Misys partners with its customers to deliver outstanding IT solutions to essential industries. The group develops and licenses products to the international banking and securities, US healthcare, and UK retail financial services sectors. Misys employs over 6,500 people.
