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Software
Product Solutions
By Leila McNeill
Though HME’s transition business solutions, such as delivery, automated scheduling, direct contact
to more auto- mated billing and management systems started later than other corners of
healthcare, providers are increasingly turning to software solutions to manage and optimize their businesses. By automating what were initially manual processes, providers can streamline workflows and, in turn, focus on more valuable tasks that increase growth and revenue. In addition to reducing time-consuming and redundant workflows, software solutions also reduce errors that result in costly and time-consuming claims denials.
HME software has become much more robust, offering comprehensive
with patients through patient portals, and measurement with key perfor- mance indicators. Not only are operations more streamlined and automated but much of the available software serves up performance data for action- able business solutions, allowing providers to directly influence and control factors that affect their bottom line. To stay competitive as the industry changes, providers be open to integrating HME software into more and more of their business, whatever their business model may be.
From billing and management software to apps that update providers in real time, HME Business has rounded up some of the latest software updates and launches on the market:
NikoHealth Automates HME Workflow NikoHealth
• Scheduling solution lets providers auto- mate resource scheduling.
• Manages inventory, payment collection, documentation and delivery processes on any tablet or mobile device.
• Generates reports on patient and order information and accounts receivable to sales numbers.
BBMK Technologies LLC
(877) 850-8088
www.nikohealth.com
Universal Software Solutions Rolls Out Latest Version HDMS (Healthcare Data Management System) 3.21
• 3.21 upgrade includes Patient Workspace.
• The Patient Workspace allows users to add and view patient demographics, access
medical documentation, view orders in process and order history and to look at insurance and private pay financials.
• The upgrade gives healthcare providers ac- cess to information as quickly as in-person service demands.
Universal Software Solutions Inc.
(810) 653-5000 ext. 321
www.universalss.com
PlayMaker Unveils Integration
System With Brightree
PlayMaker Edge for HME & Infusion
• Improves visibility and market performance for post-acute care providers, including HME, home health, hospice and infusion providers.
• Referral data from Brightree is integrated into PlayMaker for more powerful perfor- mance analytics
• Yields information for strategic decision- making.
PlayMaker Health
(866) 930-6847
www.playmakerhealth.com
Brightree Patient Hub App Increases Patient Engagement Patient Hub
• Facilitates communication between the provider and patient through the web ap- plication and instant messaging.
• Patients are able to initiate and complete their own tasks by automating scheduling reminders and payments.
• Providers can consolidate workload and business processes and automate appoint- ment reminders, delivery tracking, and insurance denial notifications.
Brightree LLC
(888) 598-7797
www.brightree.com
TIMS Software Offers New Mobile App
TIMS Software
• Supports HME businesses throughout the revenue cycle.
• The new TIMS Delivery app updates in real- time as all data is immediately gathered, stored and reportable.
• TIMS Scheduler manages delivery schedules, assigns break times and limits on re-sequencing deliveries, optimizes transportation routes to avoid traffic and captures arrival and departure times.
Computers Unlimited
(406) 255-9500
www.TIMSsoftware.com
Bonafide Rolls Out Facility Portal Functionality Bonafide DME Software
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Automates and streamlines the order and delivery process.
Providers are able to sell to healthcare fa- cilities through the online shopping portal that is directly linked to their back-office billing operations, inventory and delivery systems.
Nurses can create patient profiles, place rental and sales orders, suggest patient- specific items based on a clinical algorithm, allow for an approval process and schedule delivery and pickup and service.
Bondafide Management Systems Corp.
(805) 777-7666
www.bonafide.com
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