ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PatientPoint™, a provider of self-service and revenue cycle management applications, today announced a partnership with Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC, (IMP), the largest urology group in the United States. The 40 location, New York metropolitan area based group will leverage PatientPoint’s self-service check-in technology to supplement existing processes for improving patient data collection and associated reporting.
“By collecting self-reported patient data gathered during an automated check-in process, we expect to gather more in-depth information, while streamlining workflow for our staff,” said W. Price Dunaway, COO of IMP. “Real-time data collection and detailed patient health surveys will enable our providers to better address additional preventative care issues, further enhancing patient care.”
As patients arrive for an appointment at an IMP office, they check-in at a self-service kiosk or tablet, which prompts them to enter demographic and insurance information. Co-pays and any outstanding balances may also be collected at that time. Patients then receive material addressing their specific health risks, preventative screening details and health-related surveys, which are filled out directly on the screen.
Real-time technology allows for the patient’s information to be directly integrated into the group’s electronic health record and other systems. Following, the physician can review and assess the data before the patient encounter, enabling more meaningful patient-provider interaction. For example, an older male patient may be reminded that he is overdue for his prostate cancer screening, which can then be addressed the during the exam.
For providers and payers, this approach enables both parties to obtain the patient assessment earlier, resulting in better tracking of patient-specific details that are imperative for quality reporting requirements and pay-for-performance measures. This real-time interaction also provides an opportunity for patients to receive targeted health information and educational materials.
“As a pioneer in technology, IMP’s decision to utilize self-service applications continues to position them as a thought leader in their field. The group’s approach will not only empower its patients to take charge of managing their health, but also help its more than 100 physicians and a number of payers receive valuable patient information quickly and easily,” said Raj Toleti, CEO of PatientPoint. “Implementing a process that benefits providers, payers and patients ultimately leads to savings for all and is imperative as the healthcare industry strives to improve the quality of care.”
About Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC
Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC, provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients in the greater New York Metropolitan area. With over 100 physicians, IMP is the largest urology group in the country serving patients the highest level of care through integration of surgical specialists at the point of patient contact. For more information, visit.
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About PatientPoint™
PatientPoint™ provides self-service solutions and end-to-end billing services that enable physician practices to streamline administrative and clinical workflow, expedite revenue collection, conduct real-time claims adjudication and improve financial performance, including online pre-registration, patient check-in, scheduling, bill payment and mobile charge capture applications. The company also offers health IT consulting services to individual practices and regional extension centers. For more information, visit www.patientpointkiosk.com.