Digitech Computer Awarded Contract by Our Lady of Mercy to Provide EMS Billing/Collections
Briarcliff Manor, NY - (June 24, 2004) - Our Lady of Mercy Healthcare System has contracted Digitech to provide comprehensive billing and collections for all ambulance transports operated by the Bronx hospital. Under the recently announced one-year contract, Digitech will assume responsibility for all of the hospital's patient accounting functions, including billing, cash posting, collections, and customer service. According to Richard Celiberti, Our Lady of Mercy's chief executive officer, "Our ongoing efforts to streamline operating costs and Digitech's outstanding track record in automated management of ambulance billings and collections were key factors in awarding the contract. Managing the ambulance A/R function is not something hospitals specialize in - but it is Digitech's area of expertise. As such, they will be able to complete more claims in less time with a substantial reduction of cost." "We are delighted that the management team at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital clearly recognizes the value of our services," said Digitech President Mark Schiowitz. "The healthcare industry is no longer buying software functions and features - they are seeking to contract with a reliable partner who can deliver a complete end-to-end solution. It is a privilege to be entrusted with this task by one of the area's premier hospitals." For those hospital administrators concerned about forgoing instant and continuous access to their data, Digitech could prove to be a more palatable solution. The vendor's Ambulance Commander® software enables clients to maintain real-time access to all of its billing data and financial reports via a secured Internet connection. Digitech's pricing structure optimizes both cash flow and return on investment because it eliminates the need for purchasing an expensive software package and training new users. Start-up and operating costs are greatly reduced. Digitech Computer is headquartered at 555 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY. The company can be reached at 914.741.1919 or via e-mail www.digitechcomputer.com. About Digitech: Digitech Computer, Inc. (www.digitechcomputer.com) has been providing advanced dispatching and billing software and billing services to the medical transportation industry since 1984. Its team consists of veterans of the ambulance industry, technical experts, software developers and billing service professionals. Digitech offers a rich blend of software and billing services with a flexible approach that adapts products to suit the unique character of its clients. Digitech's billing service clients include New York Presbyterian Hospital, Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Jewish Home and Hospital, Access Ambulance, Stamford EMS, Primary Care Ambulance. About Our Lady of Mercy Healthcare System: Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center (ourladyofmercy.com) is a member of the Catholic Health Care Network and is a University affiliate of New York Medical College. The hospital is beginning its second century of serving the people of the Bronx, Westchester and surrounding areas. The John Cardinal O'Connor Campus in the Bronx provides a full range of medical, surgical, inpatient and outpatient services for children, families and older adults. The Centers of Excellence offer specialized programs to treat patients with groundbreaking services, cutting-edge technology and higher-skilled staff members and include the Comprehensive Cancer Center; the Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Children's Center; and the Mastronardi Center for Geriatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology and clinical nutrition. ### |
