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NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions Business Programs
Automated Accounts Payable Program - Commerce Bank's automated accounts payable program, ControlPay Advanced, allows you to use a credit card transaction model to reduce A/P costs, minimize risk and maximize float time on your payables. NJHA's program also provides revenue sharing opportunities to participants based on annual spend volumes. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.comCapital Equipment Contracts - even if you use a different GPO, Novation's aggressively priced capital equipment contracts can save you a considerable amount on many big-ticket items. Periodic group buys offer even greater savings. Contact: Marilyn Zacks 609-936-2185; mzacks@njha.comCellular Phone and Data Service – Give your organization and your employees access to the most comprehensive offering of cellular phone discounts available anywhere. Discounts ranging from 22 - 24% available on most plans from Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and Sprint Nextel, even on special advertised promotions. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.comCOBRA 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 – 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 Services – Quality on-site inpatient and outpatient hospital-based coding services 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.comCompliance 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
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: 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.comElectricity / 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.comEmergency 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 NJ. Your hospital-specific analysis includes more than 27 different reports and graphs offering an in-depth look at your hospital’s ED position relative to your peers. Contact: Joe Carr 609-936-2228; jcarr@njha.comEmployee 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.comEmployee 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
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.comEmployment Screening Services - trusted by thousands of industry-leading companies to help select their highest-quality employees, Sterling Infosystems is a leading provider of pre-employment and background screening services - background checks, drug testing and other key verification and assessment services. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.com
Encoder/Coding Optimization System – Trucode ® – with an intelligent research pane that contains up-to-date references and a workflow design that empowers coders to achieve optimal reimbursement, the Trucode encoder offers significant cost-saving opportunities. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com FoodServices – 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.comGroup 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: LindaFrusciano 609-275-4227; lfrusciano@njha.comGroup 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.comHealth Information Interim Management and Consulting Services – 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.comHIPAA Disclosure Management System - HIPAA Trax™ 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.comJob 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: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@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 609-275-4266; 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
Managed Care Contract Optimization -National Healthcare Payer Networks (NHPN) provides solutions to optimize payer reimbursement and increase operational efficiencies to ensure commercial payers are paying not only what they have contracted to pay for your services, but also at the optimal level. Services include contract review, modeling, recommendations and negotiation services, compliance verification/underpayment resolution, and consolidation of "2nd Tier" commercial contracts via The Providers' Payer Network (TPPN). Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-926-2199; jmorgano@njha.com Management Development - Build staff and physician business acumen through the Rutgers Mini-MBA™ in Strategic Healthcare Management - a comprehensive examination of the economic, financial and competitive aspects of today's health care industry, including the management of health care facilities, insurance and reimbursement practices, market dynamics and global trends in healthcare. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.com
Nurse Registry Management - Assure supplemental traveler staff availability and quality, as cost-effectively as possible. NJHA’s pre-approved and standardized contract terms eliminate the need for individual staffing agency contract negotiations and audits. Contact: Guy Evans 732-245-0212; gevans@njharegistry.comPatient 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.comPatient 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.comPerformance 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.comPharmacy 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: Marilyn Zacks 609-936-2185; mzacks@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.comPhysician 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.comPresent on Admission Indicator/MS DRG Education – NJHA Information Services has developed a hospital-based educational program to provide physicians, HIM 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.comPrescription Benefit Program – “Pass-through” and traditional pricing options with up 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.comRAC Audit Preparation Services – NJHA Information Services offers a comprehensive menu of services to focus corrective actions and education within your facility to minimize the impact of RAC audits…before they actually begin! Services include: identifying in your facility actual cases that have been the target of RAC audits; assisting with physician documentation improvement education; coder education; development of coding guidelines, and data quality reviews to validate accuracy of coding prior to bill submission. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@njha.com RAC Audit Tracking Services – Stay on top of your RAC audits with Audit-TRAX, a workflow management tool that eases your administrative burden and provides facility operational enhancements and customized outcome reports for managing RAC audits from beginning to end. Contact: Tim Keough 609-936-2222; tkeough@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: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@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: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.comSecure 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: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.comSupplemental 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; lfrusciano@njha.comSupply 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.comUnemployment Compensation Claims Management – Eliminate unnecessary UC costs. Princeton Claims Management can professionally manage your entire UC function to include appeals preparation and representation – all at no direct cost to you. Contact: LuAnne Rooney Frascella; 609-936-2207; lfrascella@njha.comVoluntary 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.comWorkplace Violence Prevention Training – McNamara & Associates provides a host of training and consulting services that can help you with your compliance to recent “violence prevention in healthcare” regulations. McNamara & Associates’ specialty includes gang awareness and gang identification training. Contact: Jo Ann Morgano 609-936-2199; jmorgano@njha.com
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