Minneapolis, MN (February 16, 2010) – Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Avamar Center for Endoscopy has selected its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding.
ProVation MD software, available in a full range of medical 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 Warren, Ohio, Avamar Center for Endoscopy is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center dedicated solely to gastrointestinal endoscopy. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment to treat all aspects of digestive disease, the center is certified by Medicare and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
“Avamar Center for Endoscopy is dedicated to providing consistent, high quality care in an efficient and cost conscious manner,” said Arvind Subramanian, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions division. “We are pleased that they have selected ProVation MD to not only document procedures, but to also aid in furthering quality and safety.”
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.
About Wolters Kluwer Health
Wolters Kluwer Health is part of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services and publishing company. The company provides products and services for professionals in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal, and regulatory sectors. Wolters Kluwer had 2008 annual revenues of €3.4 billion ($4.9 billion), employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide, and maintains operations in over 35 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Visit www.wolterskluwer.com for information about our market positions, customers, brands, and organization.