TAMPA, FL--(Marketwired - Apr 14, 2015) - MedHOK announced today that Blue Shield of California will implement its integrated cloud-based platform that supports care, quality and compliance to promote adherence to best practices and protocols through the addition of MedHOK's Utilization Management, Rx Prior Authorization and Provider Portal Modules.

MedHOK offers a unique integrated system that enables real-time, roles-based access to patient information across the care continuum. Blue Shield of California will use the platform to give providers access to best practice guidelines and real-time feedback on their authorization requests to streamline the delivery of care, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Founded in 2010, MedHOK's innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) model delivers to customers the rapid platform implementation and enhancements and lower upfront costs they need to keep pace in a continuously evolving regulatory environment. Its singular focus on technological excellence and superior customer service and support has enabled MedHOK to achieve outstanding growth as evidenced by its ranking as the 25^th fastest-growing private company in 2014 by Inc.

MedHOK's platform creates actionable information that can be leveraged to proactively close care gaps, comply with federal and state regulations, enhance care management and improve Star, HEDIS® and other quality scores.

"We are pleased that Blue Shield of California has chosen MedHOK to support its strategy for further enhancing quality, care and efficiency for its over 3 million members," said Anil Kottoor, president and CEO, MedHOK. "Our platform provides Blue Shield of California with an integrated, end-to-end solution to manage authorizations and supports transparency for a more customer-centric experience."

About MedHOK
MedHOK -- Medical House of Knowledge -- is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) company covering over 26 million lives and serving government-sponsored and other risk-bearing health entities. Ranked as the nation's 25^th fastest growing company and the sixth fastest-growing healthcare company on the Inc. 500/5000 List, MedHOK's integrated cloud-based platform delivers a quality and compliance solution covering both prescription and medical care and holds current NCQA certification in HEDIS®, Pay for Performance and Disease Management performance measures. Built from the ground up, MedHOK's technology consistently improves outcomes by addressing the multiple needs of its customers in three critical areas -- care, quality and compliance -- while promoting workflow efficiencies, reducing redundancies and increasing reimbursement.