Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADVOCATE, the premier provider of radiology revenue cycle management services nationwide, announces today that they have been awarded the exclusive billing agreements with Danbury Radiological Associates in Danbury, Connecticut.
ADVOCATE will deliver a full range of billing services encompassing their proprietary suite of billing process software functionality called Experienced Based Technology (EBTTM) as well as comprehensive accounting and financial management services. EBTTM improves radiology billing and data quality consistency by ensuring a timely, accurate, and consistent workflow that result in consistently higher revenue. The EBTTM workflow process ensures every radiology service is handled accurately, consistently and timely. EBTTM provides claim acquisition and purification, eligibility verification, claim status transparency; payment compliance, denial management, accounts receivable follow-up, and charge capture verification.
"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the speed and professionalism with which ADVOCATE responded to our billing needs. ADVOCATE’s success in obtaining the necessary connectivity for electronic claim submission from our multiple hospital facilities and in maneuvering through the credentialing process with the payers, in less than two weeks, exceeded our most optimistic expectations. The ADVOCATE staff has been knowledgeable, responsive, and capable and will easily work closely with our operations and financial management. These individuals reinforce our confidence that we have made the right choice with ADVOCATE, and I look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship", said Arnold Newman, M.D.
Danbury Radiological Associates is a physician owned radiology practice providing services at Danbury Hospital along with Danbury Hospital outpatient center and Connecticut Women’s imaging, among others. Over the past 30 years, the radiologists of Danbury Radiological Associates have brought state of the art imaging services to patients in western Connecticut. Danbury Radiological Associates is comprised of more than twenty board certified physicians who strive to provide the highest level of diagnostic, interventional, and oncologic care for their patients.
"At certain key points in a radiology practice’s business cycle, significant changes in their business operations must be made, either to proactively adapt to the changing environment, replacing old ways of doing things for new, better and more efficient systems or due to a systemic failure. At these key points in time, having the right revenue cycle management company on your team can ensure a decisive and complete success", said Kirk Reinitz, CEO of ADVOCATE. "We are glad Danbury Radiological Associates put their trust in ADVOCATE at this crucial point in their business."
About ADVOCATE
ADVOCATE is the leading radiology reimbursement services company that offers a truly complete and integrated approach to business issues. ADVOCATE currently operates nationwide with clients in over 30 states providing their unique EBTTM suite of services to over 600 radiologists. With our seasoned staff of professionals, we focus on addressing the unique needs of today's practicing radiology physicians.
With proven management, business processes and advanced technology to support our operations, ADVOCATE is uniquely positioned and has the people and infrastructure to manage the business of radiology effectively and efficiently. With 20 years of radiology billing experience, and proven measurable results, ADVOCATE works as a trusted and stable business partner to provide clients with a reliable, trouble free implementation, increased cash flow, training, and support. For more information about ADVOCATE’s services, please visit www.radadvocate.com.