Pearland, Texas Brings on Digitech for EMS Billing Services

Pearland EMS Looks to Improve Efficiency and Increase Collections With New Contract


BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digitech Computer Inc. announced today that they have been awarded the contract for the processing of medical transportation billing for the City of Pearland Emergency Medical Services. Under the terms of the contract, Digitech will provide EMS billing services to process claims for Pearland's 5,000+ annual transports. Digitech will take over EMS billing from Pearland's previous provider, and expects their billing systems will provide a substantial increase in revenue from collections for ambulance services for the City of Pearland.

"We're looking forward to establishing a strong partnership with Digitech," said Daniel Baum, City of Pearland EMS Chief. "We expect that the efficiency they bring to ambulance billing will enable Pearland EMS to put more dollars into improved equipment, better care, and more community programs."

"Digitech's turnkey solution is a good fit for us," said Bob Pearce, City of Pearland Purchasing Officer, who oversaw the bidding process.

Mark Schiowitz, President of Digitech Computer Inc., said, "Pearland EMS represents an opportunity for us to show what we can do. Ultimately, when our goals are aligned with those we serve, we help them to be even better at providing the invaluable services that EMTs and first responders bring to their communities."

Specialists in ambulance billing technology, Digitech's EMS billing services team brings experience and efficiency to day-to-day ambulance billing, providing their clients with more freedom to run their operations. Digitech has offered technology and billing services to the medical transportation industry since 1984.

For more information on Digitech Computer please visit: www.digitechcomputer.com

About Digitech

Digitech Computer, Inc. has been providing advanced ambulance dispatching and EMS billing software and services to the medical transportation industry since 1984. The Digitech team includes veterans of the ambulance industry, technical experts, software developers, and billing service professionals. Digitech offers a rich blend of proprietary software technology and EMS billing services with a flexible approach that adapts products to suit the unique needs of its clients.

About Pearland EMS

Established in 1975 as a volunteer group serving a community of 6,000 residents, Pearland EMS has grown into a full-fledged, world-class EMS Department responding to emergencies and caring for over 125,000 residents of the extended metro area.  The agency is staffed by over 50 full-and part-time personnel who, in addition to providing more than 5,000 Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support transports each year, deliver a wide range of community service and educational programs to the Pearland community, including CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training (BLAST!), walk-in blood pressure checks, and car safety seat checks.


            

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