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Business Analytics
4tellDocs
4tellSoftware Inc.
www.4tellSoftware.com
(888) 261-7113
Year Founded: 2014
Type of System: A hosted, web-based/SAAS system Technology Used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java and MySql
Latest Systems Updates and Enhancements: 4tellDocs is a recent entrant to the HME market that automates the documentation process for DMEPOS dispensing, claims, and audits so that providers spend much less time preparing documents. 4tellDocs has an intelligent, optimized work ow that consolidates multiple data sources and complex business rules so that users quickly and ef ciently gather crit- ical information and create their documentation. 4tellDocs handles a wide range of events such as Dispensing, Rentals, Re lls, Replacements and Interrupted Use, and includes over 40 different documents. The documentation, which is automatically matched to events and products, includes Detailed Written Orders, CMN’s, Re ll Requests, and product-speci c Medical Necessity Forms. 4tellDocs is available on an annual subscription basis.
WebScan PRO
Company: RemitDATA
www.RemitDATA.com
(866) 885-2974
Year Founded: 2000
Type of System: A hosted, web-based/SAAS system
Technology Used: Programming languages and database environments used by system: Java, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server
Latest Systems Updates and Enhancements: Easy WebScan PRO is a HIPAA- secure document management solution that is designed to reduce document retrieval time through the use of the latest in optical character recognition (OCR)-based technology with enhanced image pre-processing and improved recognition accuracy to identify, index and le all documents for immediate online use. In terms of recent updates, system quality is monitored and tweaked as necessary to meet providers’ needs.
E-Commerce/Digital Marketing
Providers are quickly realizing that they must ramp up their retail sales and their online marketing. These systems aim to help providers perfect their digital reach, or manage their online sales, or both.
Provider Websites & Digital Marketing Services
ARI Network Services Inc.
www.arinet.com/homemedical/ (877) 805-08083
Type of System: A hosted, web-based/SAAS system; Digital marketing includes SAAS tools as well as agency-level services
Technology Used: ARI has a proprietary content management system for HME provider websites.
Latest Systems Updates and Enhancements: Easy access to manufacturer content is a priority for ARI’s website platform, and for 2017, it has continued to build on that by adding catalogs from McKesson Medical and Surgical Appliance Industries. ARI has also introduced platform improvements to enhance user experience resulting in an average conversion rate increase of 36 percent for customers in an ARI test group. Finally, the company reworked its Digital Marketing Services with new packages starting as low as $89 a month. ARI’s entry-level Local Market Advantage package includes an online directory manage- ment tool as well as a review tool that allows businesses to generate, respond to and approve reviews all in one place.
These systems are focused on helping providers look at their business data and draw meaningful conclusions they can put to a strategic end.
TITAN
RemitDATA
www.RemitDATA.com
(866) 885-2974
Year Founded: 2000
Type of System: A hosted, web-based/SAAS system
Technology Used: .NET/C#, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, HP Vertica
Latest Systems Updates and Enhancements: TITAN is a comparative analytics solution that enables our customers access to information they need to better manage their business. Latest enhancements include customizable role speci c dashboards; an unlimited amount of historical data; and additional peer compari- sons. The system now also provides increased data grouping for simpli ed data consumption, and the ability to share reports with other users. Users can create and save reports speci c to their role. The system now offers additional data analytics based on claim level information, and utilization views highlight custom procedure selection outliers compared to the market. Customizable KPI monitoring for all analytics is also available.
Delivery Management/Route Planning
A key business operations element for most HME providers is delivers and service calls. Regardless of size and scale, most providers must manage their delivery logistics. These systems focus on managing tasks such as route planning, vechicle tracking, delivery noti catins, etc.
Apacheta TransportACE and Transport Manager for HME/DME
Apacheta Corp.
www.apacheta.com
(610) 558-5852
Type of System: A hosted, web-based/SAAS system
Technology Used: The Apacheta solution has two primary software compo- nents. TransportACE is a handheld application that runs on Android and iOS devices and performs proof of delivery, forms management, delivery work ow and route management. Transport Manager is a web-based application hosted in the Apacheta cloud allowing for scheduling, routing, visual route manage- ment and reporting. Route Manager is an add-on feature working in tandem with Transport Manager to automatically generate a driver’s schedule and create an optimized trip.
Latest Systems Updates and Enhancements: Apacheta launched three major releases in 2017. The most recent announced prior to Medtrade Fall 2017, the company rolled out Forms Manager as well as its integration with Brightree Patient Collections app, GetPaidHME. Forms Manager ensures forms compli- ance by con rming delivery technicians complete required forms on a delivery- by-delivery basis. Forms Manager uses a two-factor veri cation to ensure documents are reviewed at the time of service and none are forgotten by the delivery technician, allowing them to focus on patient care and not paperwork. Brightree’s GetPaidHME app works with Apacheta’s TransportACE allowing delivery technicians to process payments electronically at the point of service, eliminating nearly all manual patient collections processes while increasing providers’ cash ow.
Document Imaging/Management
Docuemntation is a key element of claims processing, and has become particu- larly important now that CMS has expanded its expanded is Medicare claims auditing. These systems help providers digitize and manage their claims and patient documentation.
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