Blue Shield of California Selects MedeAnalytics' Medical Management Analytics

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare performance management solutions, announced today that Blue Shield of California selected MedeAnalytics' Medical Management Analytics for use within its Healthcare Services Division. Blue Shield's goal is to provide its medical directors and case managers with actionable information to drive improvements in how clinical services are utilized. The ability to access critical operating data related to inpatient days, outpatient hospital services and other areas quickly and easily allows Blue Shield to identify provider practice patterns and opportunities for improvement.  

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"The solution will provide our clinical service teams with the ability to better manage the utilization and outcomes for the services our health plan members receive," commented Meredith Mathews, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer for Blue Shield of California. "By expanding the access and usability of the data, we can help ensure that our members receive effective, high-quality care."

"We are pleased to expand our relationship with Blue Shield of California," said MedeAnalytics Chief Executive Officer Mike Gallagher. "Their focus on utilizing data and analytics to improve outcomes is exemplary and brings tremendous value to the members they serve."

About Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California, an independent member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health plan with 3.5 million members, 4,800 employees, and one of the largest provider networks in California. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in San Francisco, Blue Shield of California offers a wide range of commercial and government products throughout the state. The company has contributed more than $125 million over the past four years to the Blue Shield of California Foundation —which this year was named one of BusinessWeek's 20 most generous corporate foundations. Contact your local agent or broker for more information about Blue Shield products and services, or visit the Blue Shield website at www.blueshieldca.com.

About MedeAnalytics

Founded in 1994, MedeAnalytics enables healthcare organizations to improve clinical, financial and operational performance through on-demand analytics and client services. For hospitals and health systems, MedeAnalytics provides solutions to address revenue cycle, patient access, clinical operations, staff productivity, regulatory compliance, finance and accounting, and enterprise performance management. For healthcare payers, the company provides solutions for provider network management, medical management and operations. MedeAnalytics delivers business intelligence to over 800 healthcare organizations using a hosted, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, which reduces up-front costs and enables rapid implementation and exceptional time-to-value. For more information, visit www.medeanalytics.com.

SOURCE MedeAnalytics

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