Goshen Health System Selects ProVation Medical Software for Gastroenterology Procedure Documentation and Coding

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – September 14, 2010– Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Goshen Health System will implement its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding at Goshen General Hospital.

ProVation MD for procedure documentation and coding compliance replaces dictation/transcription and streamlines the coding and billing process. ProVation MD for Gastroenterology offers robust electronic documentation and document imaging for all elements of the patient encounter, from past records to procedure documentation to follow-up care. The software leads clinicians through the procedure documentation process quickly and automatically with intuitive navigation and provides tracking and analysis that supports pay for performance, quality indicators and other reporting initiatives.

Located in Goshen, Ind., Goshen General Hospital is dedicated to meeting the specific healthcare needs of area residents in an innovative and dynamic environment. The facility’s more than 150 physicians represent more than 20 specialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation and pain management. Goshen General Hospital is Joint Commission–certified and a recent recipient of the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence. The facility has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for four consecutive years and was voted number one in the nation in overall job satisfaction and concern for patient care by HR Solutions International Inc.

“Goshen General Hospital is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves through innovative, outstanding care and services and an exceptional staff. This is evidenced by the numerous rankings, awards and recognitions the facility has received,” said Arvind Subramanian, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health, Clinical Solutions division. “We are pleased that they have selected ProVation MD for GI to further this mission and provide streamlined GI procedure documentation and coding in its GI lab.”

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