Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates Selects ProVation® Software for Procedure Documentation and Coding
MINNEAPOLIS, MN –May 29, 2007– ProVation Medical, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, announced today that Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, LLC (AGA) has selected its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology documentation and coding, as well as its ProVation® MultiCaregiver software for perioperative documentation. The software will be implemented at seven locations throughout Atlanta and North Georgia, and will replace AGA’s current procedure documentation software.
ProVation® MD software for multi-specialty procedure documentation and coding compliance replaces dictation/transcription and streamlines the coding and billing process. Driven by deep medical content, ProVation MD allows clinicians to quickly and completely document medical procedures and apply the appropriate CPT and ICD codes, as well as CCI edits. ProVation MultiCaregiver software delivers multispecialty perioperative documentation, streamlining workflow by intelligently reusing data at various points while automatically retrieving data from multiple IT systems.
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates is the largest gastroenterology practice in the southeast dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of both digestive and liver diseases. Since its initial formation more than 30 years ago, AGA has undergone several changes, growing from a few offices in Atlanta to 21 offices located throughout the metropolitan area and North Georgia. In 2006, Atlanta Gastroenterology’s 40 physicians saw nearly 80,000 patients and performed over 35,800 outpatient gastrointestinal procedures.
“We needed a solution that allowed for a seamless interface between practice management, pathology and other IT systems,” said Kerry Bossak, IT Manager, Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates. “Our previous documentation software did not meet these requirements. In addition to its interfacing capabilities, ProVation offers one centralized database for procedure data, and a robust and flexible nursing product that allows us to automate nursing documentation.”
“As a growing practice with continually increasing case volumes, AGA is committed to delivering the best possible medical care in a productive, yet cost-effective environment that enhances the patient experience,” said Steven J. Morris, M.D., CEO of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates. “The tools provided in ProVation software are helping us eliminate the inefficiencies inherent in physician dictation and manual nursing documentation, and that means we can stay focused on our patients, not paperwork.”
“AGA is one of the largest gastroenterology practices in the nation,” said Arvind Subramanian, President & CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions and ProVation Medical. “Their selection of our software for both physician and perioperative procedure documentation is evidence of their dedication to streamlining workflow, reducing administrative costs and delivering excellent patient care.”
About ProVation Medical
ProVation Medical is part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information for professionals and students in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Major brands include traditional publishers of medical and drug reference tools and textbooks, such as Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Facts & Comparisons; electronic information providers, such as Ovid Technologies, Medi-Span and ProVation Medical; and pharmaceutical information providers Adis International and Source.
ProVation Medical provides solutions that significantly enhance revenue and decrease costs per medical procedure. ProVation MD & MultiCaregiver software replaces dictation/transcription and paper charting, producing complete, billing-ready, image- and diagram-enhanced documentation for clinical procedures. The result is coder-ready documentation delivering compliance, proper reimbursement, and shortened days in Accounts Receivable. For more information, visit www.provationmedical.com.
About Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
As the premier gastroenterology practice in the southeast dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of both digestive and liver diseases, Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates offers the knowledge and experience valued by patients who are suffering from digestive problems.
The Board Certified physicians of AGA are highly skilled in evaluating and treating a wide range of disorders, including ulcers, hiatal hernias, abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal polyps, and the detection and treatment of colon cancer. In addition to providing clinical and outpatient care at its 21 offices and six endoscopy centers, Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates also provides infusion services at several locations, has its own pathology lab, and operates The Liver Center, a full-service clinic for the treatment and care of patients with chronic liver conditions.
Contact:
ProVation® Medical, Inc.
Laura Gilbert
612.313.1506
laura.gilbert@provationmedical.com