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Advertising and Promotion (Publications) – NJHA Co-op Media provides members with targeted regional and statewide advertising space in national magazines, at discounted group rates. Magazines include People, Sports Illustrated, Parenting, and other popular national titles. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com
Cellular Phone Service – Give your employees access to the most comprehensive cellular network in the nation, Verizon Wireless - at the best pricing available anywhere. Discounts of 20% available on most plans, even on special advertised promotions. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.com
COBRA Services – Eliminate intensive labor processes and ensure that your program runs smoothly. Outsource your COBRA program to NJHA’s team of professionals. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Coding Education – NJHAIS offers on- and off-site coding education programs, including beginner to advanced ICD-9 and CPT coding workshops to CCS preparatory workshops. There is also a complete coder training and mentoring program for hospitals who wish to develop their staff. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com
Coding Productivity Software – Designed to assist Health Information Managers accurately capture, measure, report and evaluate coding productivity, combined with quality review results, CodeAbility is the most comprehensive coding performance assessment tool available for developing facility-specific coding standards. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com
Coding Services – Quality on-site inpatient and outpatient hospital-based coding services provided by NJHAIS on an “as needed” or continual basis to assist with reducing your inpatient and/or outpatient DNFB. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com
Coding Tools - CodeCorrect’s suite of products help to maximize revenue sourcing through a one-stop, comprehensive, Web-based coding and reimbursement application. On-line access to the latest procedure, diagnosis, modifier and pass-through coding intelligence and regulatory information helps optimize appropriate revenue sourcing and compliance. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609-275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Compliance Education - Timely Medicare compliance training programs and strategies for staying ahead of the curve designed for your admissions, registration and billing staff, and for your physician's practice management staff. Education includes the Full Circle Programs, Myriad of Issues: Medicare’s Maze of Rules and Regulations, OIG Annual Workplan, and Medical Necessity & The Advance Beneficiary Notice. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609-275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Compliance Management Applications - Compliance 360 provides an enterprise compliance management application to assist hospitals in managing their compliance processes. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609-275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Computer/Network Security - Third Brigade specializes in host intrusion detection and prevention systems. Third Brigade’s software can help ensure the availability of your e-health systems and compliance with laws and regulations requiring privacy and security for Protected Health Information (PHI). Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com Data Archiving and Recovery Solutions - Secure online backup, recovery and archiving solutions with IPR International shifts the burden from in-house IT staff to specialists who deploy, manage and monitor data through an electronic vaulting system. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.com
Data Quality/Coding Reviews – Various inpatient and outpatient medical record review programs to assess the accuracy, compliance and quality of coding, as well as to determine the level of adherence to coding guidelines and regulations. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com
Disability Income Protection - People insure their lives, homes, cars and other major assets, but routinely fail to insure their most valuable asset – their income. Help your employees with access to a benefit that might otherwise be unavailable or cost prohibitive. No minimum participation. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
DOCS – Improve patient records through this Windows-based chart completion and tracking system. Doctor’s Outstanding Chart System permits easy management of all information needed to review, complete and monitor discrepancies. Contact: Cindy Stratis 609-936-2200; cstratis@njha.com
Electricity / Natural Gas Purchasing – Gain control over rising utility costs through these actively managed purchasing initiatives that bring the benefits of aggregation along with the flexibility to address unique facility needs. Contact: William Kennedy 609-936-2196; wkennedy@njha.com
Emergency Department Data Analysis - In conjunction with CBIZ/KA Consulting, NJHA's ED Data Analyzer provides a comprehensive report set on operational as well as clinical data on ED encounters throughout New Jersey. Your hospital-specific analysis includes more than 27 different reports and graphs that offer an in-depth look at your hospital’s ED position relative to your peers. Contact: Guy Evans, 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com, or Joe Carr, 609-936-2228; jcarr@njha.com
Employee Assistance Program – Provide mental health benefits for employees with Horizon’s comprehensive network. Referrals for complete inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Employee Computer Purchase Program – Offer your employees the opportunity to purchase new computers from major PC manufacturers in easy-to-choose pre-configured bundles via the convenience of payroll deduction. All-inclusive payments spread over 12 months, and no credit check. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Employee Legal Assistance – The Legal Coverage Group, Ltd. offers a valuable low cost voluntary benefit that provides comprehensive coverage without the limits imposed by other plans. Access to private, experienced counsel chosen through a stringent selection process, including in-person interviews. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Employee Personal Preparedness - Help your employees be prepared to handle the challenges of personal emergencies with DataDeed (http://www.datadeed.com/), an internet-based vault to store information about emergency contacts, assets/debts, insurance and other vital records; and LivingWillSolutions (http://www.livingwillsolutions.com/), which provides internet access to an individual’s living will and healthcare directives. Enter NJHA Sponsor Code – 403014601 to take advantage of special NJHA member pricing. Contact: William Kennedy 609-936-2196; wkennedy@njha.com
Employer Stop Loss Insurance – NJHA’s program insures more NJ hospitals’ self-funded medical benefit plans than any other. If you’re self-funded, or considering it, call for a quote. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Employment Screening Services - Sterling Testing Systems is a leading provider of pre-employment and background screening services to the healthcare industry. Offering background checks, drug testing and other key verification and assessment services, thousands of industry-leading companies trust Sterling to help select their highest-quality employees. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com
Environmental Compliance Services - PMK Group provides a complete range of services for EPA Audit Compliance, Health and Safety Compliance, Air Permitting, Water/Wastewater Permitting, Fire Protection, Emergency Management, Security Management, and Industrial Hygiene/Indoor Air Quality. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com
Food Services – US FoodService distributor contract, incentive options and a wide selection of individual NJHA contracts, make this program unbeatable. Even if you use a contract feeder, you can “unbundle” your distribution for additional savings. Contact: Corlies Chong 609-936-2183; cchong@njha.com
Group Life Insurance – NJHA leverages more than $3 billion in annual insurance volume to bring participants the most affordable rates available, with savings in excess of 10% routine. Extended payment terms available. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Group Purchasing Contract Portfolio – Optimize your supply savings opportunities by accessing the purchasing power of Novation, the industry’s leading GPO, enhanced by NJHA’s local, hands-on support services. Request a Contract Index to view a complete listing of available agreements. Contact: Laurie Anderson 609-936-2180; landerson@njha.com
Health Information Interim Management and Consulting Services – NJHAIS provides an array of Health Information Management services, including Operational Assessments, Interim Management, Backlog Coding, Data Quality Review Services, Compliance Programs and Coding Education. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com
HIPAA Disclosure Management System - HIPAA Trax™ from NJHA Information Services is a practical web-based solution to assist you with the Accounting of Disclosures rule under HIPAA. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609-275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
HIPAA "Notice of Privacy Practices" – NJHAIS’ customizable HIPAA Privacy Notice is available in poster form suitable to display in your waiting area and in a brochure format to hand out to your patients. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609-275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Job Posting and Job Searches - Jobscience is the premier Internet destination for healthcare job postings and career opportunities and is fast becoming the national "category leader" for healthcare employment. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2196; gevans@njha.com
Licensing Verification - VeCred is an internet based system designed to automate and assist healthcare organizations verify their staffs’ clinical licensing. This license verification solution helps meet JCAHO and State requirements. Contact: Cindy Stratis 609-936-2200; cstratis@njha.com
Long Term Care Insurance – Discounted group rates can make this often-overlooked coverage affordable. Our professional enrollment teams help you maximize participation while minimizing workplace intrusion. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Long Term Disability Insurance – NJHA offers a wider variety of LTD options. Group programs available on both employer and/or employee paid basis. The needs of all employees can be met at group rates. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Nurse Registry Management Program - Assure supplemental traveler staff availability and quality, as cost-effectively as possible. NJHA’s standard contract rates and terms eliminate the need for individual staffing agency contract negotiations and audits. Contact: Diane Adams 609-936-2218; dianeadams@njha.com
PACS Systems – Agfa, GE Medical and Fuji contracts offer superior pricing for hardware, software, archiving and service, with additional incentive rebates. Contact: Marilyn Zacks 609-936-2185; mzacks@njha.com
Patient Access /Patient Financial Services Management – Interim management services geared to the patient financial services and patient access departments. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609 275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Patient Accounting Consulting - Understanding Your Medical Necessity Losses. A consulting engagement developed to review and research your medical necessity denials, define and implement solutions, and afford customized education for your appropriate staff. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609 275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Performance Excellence Program - a comprehensive set of focused, data driven assessments that benchmark you vs. like hospitals and help impact overall operating margin by uncovering opportunities to reduce costs, and increase revenue and efficiency. Let CSC Consulting provide you with an in-depth analysis of potential opportunities and recommendations for action in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Surgical Services Capacity Management, Revenue Cycle, and IT Optimization and Implementation. Contact: William Kennedy 609-936-2196; wkennedy@njha.com
Pest Control – Improve facility conditions immediately with Western Pest Services’ responsive service and elimination methods. Pesticide-free approach complies with indoor quality issues. Contact: Marilyn Zacks 609-936-2185; mzacks@njha.com
Pharmacy Services – 10,000+ drug line item portfolio consistently beats other Rx portfolios in pricing comparisons, demonstrating significant savings. Wholesaler discounts and inventory optimization services add to the savings opportunities. Contact: George Hartpence 609-936-2197; ghartpence@njha.com
Pharmacy and Materials Purchasing – Maximize your savings opportunities. Supply chain consulting services combined with access to the contracting power of Novation, the industry’s largest GPO, without having to pay separate dues or membership fees. Contact: Marilyn Zacks 609-936-2185; mzacks@njha.com
Physician Benefit Programs – improve physician relations through a “private label” offering of available services, including discounts on physician office and medical supply items, cellular phone service and insurance coverages. NJHA will help you develop and package a program customized to your needs. Contact: William Kennedy 609-936-2196; wkennedy@njha.com
Prescription Benefit Program – “Pass-through” pricing and access to 100% of all drug rebate dollars may produce savings of 7 – 10% compared to standard drug plans. Pharmacy Benefit Management services provided by Express Scripts, Inc., one of the industry’s leading PBMs. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
Present on Admission Indicator/MS DRG Education – NJHA Information Services has developed a hospital-based educational program to provide physicians, health information management directors, coding staff, DRG coordinators, directors of quality and case management, and patient financial services directors with the information and tools needed to understand and implement the present on admission indicator and comply with MS DRG requirements. Contact: Maureen Barrie 609 275-4108; mbarrie@njha.com
Radiology Storage and Archiving – Emageon’s pay-per-study model offers the first affordable web-enabled enterprise archiving and distribution solution for diagnostic images, eliminating the technical and financial obstacles in the way of reaping the filmless rewards. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com
Retirement Plan Services – Aspire offers a fully transparent, open architecture platform featuring no-load mutual funds and an independent Investment Advisor, enabling plan sponsors to offer their employees a “best in class” program that satisfies their fiduciary requirements. Hamilton Cavanaugh provides ongoing management and oversight of the program, and offers a full range of retirement plan consulting, enrollment, education, and plan-level advice services. Contact: William Kennedy 609-936-2196; wkennedy@njha.com
Revenue Cycle/Contract Management - Concuity offers "ClearContracts", its leading-edge technology and service solution to give healthcare organizations the visibility and control they need to create and negotiate fair contracts, comply with contractual obligations, and identify and recover on underpaid and denied accounts. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com
Secure e-Messaging - ZixCorp™ offers a portfolio of HIPAA compatible secure e-messaging encryption and protection services that safeguard organizations from email threats and provides the ability to enforce company policy and securely send email to anyone. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com Supplemental Life Insurance – Term and Whole Life options make additional life insurance coverage available at attractive group rates, with the convenience of payroll deduction. Our salaried enrollers will handle all the enrollment details. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; mailto:lfruscia@njha.com
Supply Chain Support Services – Let NJHA’s team of pharmacy and materials management experts help you maximize the benefits of the industry’s leading contract portfolio to reduce overall procurement costs through efficient portfolio optimization analyses, and product standardization and utilization services. Contact: Marilyn Zacks 609-936-2185; mzacks@njha.com
Telecom Audit Services – Today’s telecom invoices are extremely complex, and often contain billing errors that can cost thousands of dollars. With 34 years of experience, Creative Cost Management can maximize your overpayment recoveries and provide expert guidance for keeping errors from recurring. Contact: Guy Evans 609-936-2204; gevans@njha.com
Unemployment Compensation Claims Management – One of NJHA’s most successful programs, Princeton Claims Management has been saving its customers time and money spent on unemployment compensation since 1972. Contact: Bob Bognar 609-936-2206; rbognar@njha.com
Voluntary Benefits – Make it easy for your employees to save money and conveniently purchase important services without adding to your expense budget. Enhance your benefits program with NJHA’s extensive menu of offerings. Contact: Linda Frusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.com
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