Minneapolis, MN (March 16, 2010) – Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Lankenau Hospital has selected its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding. Lankenau will utilize the software to document and code procedures performed in its GI lab.
ProVation MD, available for the full range of ASC 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 Wynnewood, PA, the 331-bed Lankenau Hospital is a teaching and research-based institution that has achieved national acclaim for its heart and cancer centers, Level III neonatal intensive care unit and kidney transplant program. Part of Main Line Health, Lankenau has been recognized over the years for its outstanding care by a variety of independent organizations, including The Joint Commission and Thomson Reuters.
In January, Lankenau Hospital was named one of HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence™, marking the eighth consecutive year the facility’s clinical quality was ranked among the top 5 percent in the nation. Lankenau also earned 5-Star ratings from HealthGrades for the quality of its cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and general surgery care.
“Lankenau Hospital is widely recognized for its excellence in patient care and facility management as evidenced by the numerous awards and recognitions earned over the years,” said Arvind Subramanian, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions division. “We are pleased that they have chosen ProVation Medical software further enhance the efficiency with which care is provided in the hospital’s GI lab.”
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.
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