Information Technology

Software for healthcare providers enables access to financial assistance data

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, November 7th, 2004

TransUnion, a software systems company, has released a new tool for the healthcare industry that provides information on applicable financial assistance programs to hospitals and their patients at the time of medical treatment.

Along with prioritizing collectible accounts and co-payments, the TransUnion Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform identifies patients who are eligible for self-pay discount, charity care, Medicaid, SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) and other public assistance programs and then facilitates the process.

The revenue cycle system was developed with a strategic partner, ADSResponseCorp, Inc. It addresses the charge of...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2004-11-07)

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