Atlantic Surgicenter Selects ProVation Medical Software for Procedure Documentation and Coding, Patient Charting
Minneapolis, MN (March 24, 2010) – Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Atlantic Surgicenter has selected its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding, as well as its ProVation® EHR electronic health record and patient charting solution.
Designed for busy, cost-conscious Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), ProVation EHR offers robust electronic documentation and document imaging for all elements of the patient encounter, from past records to procedure documentation and follow-up care. With ProVation EHR, ASCs have affordable access to a single, patient-centric documentation system that eliminates printing and chart storage costs and streamlines workflow.
ProVation MD, available for the full range of ASC specialties, replaces dictation and transcription and allows physicians to efficiently document procedures at the point of care. ProVation software produces complete, coding-ready and image-enhanced procedure notes that result in greater efficiency, increased profitability and clinician satisfaction.
Located in Wilmington, NC, Atlantic Surgicenter provides a safe and convenient alternative to inpatient hospitalization for advanced surgeries. Procedures offered include gastrointestinal, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), general surgery, orthopedic, plastic surgery, gynecologic, urology, podiatry, ophthalmology and pain management. A partnership between New Hanover Health Network and local physicians, Atlantic Surgicenter is licensed by the State of North Carolina and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
“Atlantic Surgicenter is known for utilizing state-of-the-art technology to perform the latest medical procedures and to provide patients with outstanding care and personalized attention,” said Arvind Subramanian, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions division. “We are pleased that they have added ProVation software to further advance quality and safety, while enabling the facility to function at peak productivity levels.”
About ProVation Medical
ProVation® Medical is part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health and pharmacy. Major brands include traditional publishers of medical and drug reference tools and textbooks, such as Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Facts & Comparisons®; and electronic information providers, such as Ovid®, UpToDate®, Medi-Span® and ProVation® Medical.
ProVation Medical provides procedure documentation and clinical decision support solutions for hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. ProVation MD, ProVation MultiCaregiver and ProVation EHR software reduce transcription, paper storage and image printing costs and deliver a high Return on Investment through electronic procedure documentation. ProVation® Order Sets, powered by UpToDate decision support, puts evidence-based healthcare into practice by establishing and maintaining standards of care.
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