Utah's largest independent physician group partners with MedSynergies to enable growth while continuing focus on patient care DALLAS, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- MedSynergies Inc., a leading provider ofhealthcare revenue cycle services and technology including advancedanalytics and reporting platforms, was selected by Central Utah Clinic,Utah's largest independent physician group, to increase the clinic'sfinancial performance through customized revenue cycle management (RCM)solutions and healthcare-focused financial information technology (IT)consulting services. In the midst of the rising cost of collections and decliningreimbursement rates, physician groups nationwide face increasing pressureon the bottom line. Central Utah Clinic will combat this pressure withmeasurable and attainable solutions from MedSynergies tailored to itspractice management system GE Centricity(R) Group Management (formerlyIDX(R) Groupcast(R)). "Central Utah Clinic will realize efficiencies and gain additionalscale by implementing these financial management solutions fromMedSynergies," said Scott D. Barlow, CEO of Central Utah Clinic. "Havingthe flexibility to choose the specific services that were a fit for ouroperation and compatible with our GE/IDX Groupcast infrastructure createsan ideal partnership." The three-year agreement will provide Central Utah Clinic advancedtools designed to increase efficiency and augment productivity.Specifically, MedSynergies will provide denials management services andtools including: -- System and process consulting -- Payment posting, explanation of benefits (EOB) imaging & indexing, and reconciliation -- Secondary claims filing -- Claims Intelligence System for batch processing of accounts receivable (A/R) -- Patient self-pay services MedSynergies' unique offerings provide critical operational analysis,technology and services, enabling revenue improvements in 26 specialties.Its expertise in a broad range of specialties will be key to the success ofCentral Utah Clinic's financial plan as its group of more than 90physicians specialize in a variety of fields, including cardiology,dermatology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, internal medicine,gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics,otolaryngology, pulmonary, radiology, sleep disorders, sports medicine andurology. "With our experience in regularly evaluating the revenue cycleprocesses of clients in a wide range of specialties, rarely do we find anorganization as well-run and efficient as Central Utah Clinic," said JohnR. Thomas, CEO and president of MedSynergies. "That's why we're excited tooffer them key solutions that will support their staff and enhance theiralready advanced revenue cycle workflow, providing physicians and,ultimately, patients across Utah with a better healthcare experience." About Central Utah Clinic: Central Utah Clinic is the largest independent physician group in Utah,with more than 90 physicians who value first, and foremost, the quality ofcare patients receive and their right to participate with their physicianin treatment decisions. Central Utah's main campus is located in Provo,Utah. Central Utah Clinic has satellite offices in Orem, Payson, AmericanFork, Lehi and other outlying communities across the state. Central Utahphysicians offer patient care in a number of specialties, includingcardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, internalmedicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics,otolaryngology, pulmonary, radiology, sports medicine and urology. Theyalso provide services in osteoporosis, physical therapy and sleepdisorders. About MedSynergies Inc.: MedSynergies is a privately held provider of revenue cycle managementand consulting services, business process analysis and software integrationthat improve the daily operations of healthcare organizations includingsolutions tailored to the GE/IDX Groupcast billing environment. Dedicatedto enhancing the strategic, financial and operating environment ofphysician clients, MedSynergies serves clinics, hospitalists, specialtymedical groups, healthcare billing organizations and ambulatory surgicalcenters, nationwide. MedSynergies evaluates and implements enhancedprocesses and information systems that increase the overall quality of thephysician practice and central billing office environment through improvedbilling and collections, reduced costs and operational advisory services.Founded in 1996 and based in Irving, Texas, MedSynergies has approximately200 employees in seven offices across the United States. More informationon MedSynergies is available at
Central Utah Clinic Enhances Revenue Cycle Workflow With Select Services From MedSynergies
August 08, 2007, 1:10 a.m. EDT 3 Min Read
