HealthTrio xpress System Selected to Manage All Automobile Accident Related Medical and Dental Services in Puerto Rico
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--June 20, 2006--HealthTrio and Advanced Computer Technology (ACT) announced that the HealthTrio xpress(TM) core administrative system was selected by Administracion de Compensaciones por Accidentes de Automoviles (ACAA). ACAA provides medical and dental care coverage to all drivers and passengers injured in vehicles licensed in Puerto Rico. ACAA selected HealthTrio xpress due to superior functionality and competitive price. ACAA contracted with ACT to translate the system into Spanish and provide Spanish-speaking support.ACAA currently deals with tremendous volumes of paper being sent to their regional and central sites for input into their current system. HealthTrio xpress will enable ACAA to automate administration of medical and dental programs and claims adjudication. In addition to maximizing the efficiency of claims and payment processing, ACAA will improve service to customers and providers with workflow management tools and quick access to pre-authorization and case management information. HealthTrio is developing a comprehensive dental module to fulfill ACAA's business requirements.
A second phase of the project will enable providers and clients to submit claims, review status and perform other self-service functions via the Internet.
"We are looking forward to providing ACAA with a modern administrative system," said Eugene S. Hudders, President, ACT. "Together, ACT and HealthTrio will provide ACAA with a flexible, secure system that will not only administer claims and payments, but will improve customer service, provide reporting and analysis capability, and perform a multitude of services in Spanish."
"We are very pleased to be working with ACT to bridge geographic and language barriers with business solutions that will help ACAA achieve operational efficiency," said Malik Hasan, M.D., President and CEO of HealthTrio.
About HealthTrio
HealthTrio is a health care information technology and services company that works to create, develop and enhance solutions to improve the quality and lower the cost of care. HealthTrio products power businesses, enabling the exchange of information in the most efficient and effective manner, and empower individuals with the knowledge needed to take action.
HealthTrio's rapidly installed, comprehensive products include:
-- HealthTrio xpress(TM), patent pending, a core operating system, simplifies the administration of benefits. It provides one integrated, modular system for multiple lines of business, including Medicare Advantage.
-- HealthTrio connect(TM), patent pending, an Internet-based communication platform, manages real-time, HIPAA-compliant interactions between health plans, providers, members/patients, employers and brokers. Self-service functions improve customer and provider satisfaction and reduce administrative costs.
-- HealthTrio Personal Health Record (PHR), patent pending, gives members/patients, providers and care managers secure online access to personal health information and health management tools. It enables them to work together to improve member health and the quality, safety and efficiency of care. It also offers employers the opportunity to influence positive health behavior with incentive programs.
These products can be implemented as stand-alone applications or together as a total solution. For more information call 877-571-1988 or visit www.healthtrio.com.
About Advanced Computer Technology (ACT)
Founded in 1994, Advanced Computer Technology (ACT) focuses on business productivity, speed and accuracy in delivering information to every person with a need to know. ACT's primary services are consulting, business solutions and education services. The principals of ACT have been committed to successful partnerships with customers for over 30 years. ACT helps customers extract optimum performance from their computerized systems by providing short term, highly focused technical assistance in a wide range of topics.
ACT solutions experts provide assistance with requirements definition, technical specifications, life cycle design, and coding efficiency with excellent results. This high level of assistance helps ACT's customers leverage the strength of their existing staff and produce high-quality, cost-effective solutions. ACT also provides staff to support any type of computer-related activity that customers may need. A key component to ACT's success is its emphasis on training of the customer's staff. This is important in that the customer's staff can maintain any system after ACT's staff completes a project. For more information call 787-756-5620 or visit www.actpr.com.
About Administracion de Compensaciones por Accidentes de Automoviles (ACAA)
ACAA provides compulsory government-administrated insurance for health coverage as related to automobile accidents. ACAA covers 3.2 million vehicles. If there are injuries in an automobile accident, ACAA immediately covers the medical and dental expenses of the vehicle's driver and passengers. Over 13,000 providers, including physicians, hospitals, radiology services, medical equipment rental companies, and dentists, submit more than 250,000 claims per year to ACAA. For more information call 787-756-5620 or visit www.actpr.com.