Amerinet Partners With Craneware To Launch New Set Of Supply Chain Solutions
Amerinet Inc. and Craneware, Inc. announced recently a strategic partnership that combines the latest in health care software innovation and Amerinet's supply chain expertise to create a suite of supply chain tools using Craneware's Decision Dashboard and Pharmacy ChargeLink.
Through a comprehensive set of key performance indicators developed by Amerinet, health care providers now have the ability to link supply chain expenditures with reimbursements. Powered by Craneware's Decision Dashboard software, Amerinet's new supply chain solution tools provide hospitals with a high-level, graphical representation of expenses by time, product and the individuals initiating the purchase.
Designed to increase pharmacy efficiencies, Craneware's Pharmacy ChargeLink solution provides full visibility, from Amerinet contract price through billing to reimbursement for pharmacy items. Facilities also have the option to customize Amerinet's key performance indicators to meet individual hospital or department needs.
"This new innovative partnership is a true testament to how Amerinet brings together its people, knowledge and resources to deliver real solutions to solve members' problems," said Amerinet president Todd C. Ebert.
Such critical information enables health care executives to evaluate total supply expenses of net patient revenue against reimbursements to better manage costs. With health care providers looking to generate additional revenue from operations, this new solution set highlights expense reduction opportunities throughout the organization. It makes supply chain expenditures more visible by placing critical operational data at the fingertips of decision makers.
"Health care providers will find this partnership and distinct, market-driven solution beneficial in identifying trends and areas of financial improvement," said Jim Wilson, Craneware executive vice president. "We chose to work with Amerinet because of their in-depth knowledge and health care supply chain capabilities."
"The Decision Dashboard links provider data to Amerinet contract data by packaging a comprehensive, supply-focused solution set of key performance indicators that are visible at all levels of the organization," added Mary Beth Lang, Amerinet Diagnostix president. "Furthermore, by combining Amerinet contract price to pharmaceutical purchases, facilities gain visibility to unrealized reimbursement."
About Craneware
Craneware Inc. is a leading supplier of business intelligence and revenue cycle software that automates a hospital's chargemaster management process. The company's products are designed to optimize legitimate reimbursements and assist in managing the revenue cycle through better information, workflow, pricing strategy, capture of lost revenue and best practice modeling.
Based in Orlando, Fla., with offices across the U.S. and in Scotland, Craneware delivers unparalleled solutions to the problems facing health care financial managers every day. To learn more, visit www.craneware.com.
About Amerinet Inc.
Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with health care providers to improve operating margins by creating efficiencies, reducing costs and identifying new revenue streams.
Supported by a team of clinical, data and supply chain experts, Amerinet offers a suite of tools, programs and services including a comprehensive and competitive portfolio that delivers practical solutions to address members' specific needs.
Based in St. Louis, Mo., with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, Providence, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 22,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com.
SOURCE: Amerinet Inc. and Craneware, Inc.