Black Book Names Verisma #1 in Release of Information Third Year in a Row

Black Book Names Verisma #1 in Release of Information Third Year in a Row

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 16, 2022 – For the third year in a row, Black BookTM Market Research ranked Verisma as the #1 vendor in Release of Information. After surveying users of ROI technology and services across the country, Verisma scored highest in 11 of the 18 data points measured. These include:

  • Strategic alignment of client goals including VBC HIE ONC
  • Innovation & optimization
  • Training
  • Client relationships and cultural fit
  • Trust, accountability, transparency, ethics
  • Deployment and implementation
  • Integration and interfaces
  • Reliability, consistency
  • Marginal value adds and modules
  • Support and customer care
  • Best of breed technology and process improvement

Black Book’s unique research methodology focuses on front-end users of technology and services vs. executives who are more likely to have made the selection and purchase decisions of the vendors.

“As the Black Book information shows, our relationship with clients is our top priority,” said Verisma co-founder Andy McManus. “We have no way of telling who takes surveys like these, but our consistently high rank in a variety of measures three years in a row shows these are universal sentiments across our client base. It’s an honor to see this acknowledgement in the strength of our relationships and the solutions we provide.”

Full rankings for Release of Information Services & PHI Disclosure Management Solutions can be viewed at Black Book™ Announces Top Client-Rated Coding, Transcription, Clinical Documentation Improvement and Clinical Information Management Software and Services Vendors 2022 (apnews.com).

About Verisma

With Verisma® services and technology, health information managers elevate their organization’s method of securely disclosing confidential information to patients, attorneys, and other third parties. Built on the principles of truth and accuracy, Verisma is a trusted partner in complying with changing regulations while reducing errors, turnaround time, and cost. Verisma HITRUST® certified technology integrates with existing EHRs and portals for advanced automation and transparency uniquely designed for release of information (ROI), self-serve request tracking, and audits. Flexible service models including full-service, technology-only, or a hybrid seamlessly blend Verisma’s end-to-end solution with the needs of existing staff. Our partnership is truly a promise to put patient protection first.

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Verisma Welcomes Anupriyo Chakravarti as Senior Vice President of Research & Development

Seasoned Industry Professional Brings Deep Industry Expertise to Execute on Verisma’s Technology Roadmap; Healthcare Customers to Benefit from Innovative Solutions

 

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – May 16, 2017Verisma, the leader in release of information (ROI) automation systems for the healthcare industry, today announced its new senior vice president of research and development, Anupriyo Chakravarti. Anupriyo brings 25 years of experience as a highly effective leader in healthcare IT product management and software development for both Fortune 500 companies and startups. In this newly created position, he will work closely with Verisma’s Chief Technology Officer to develop and execute the organization’s vision, strategy and roadmap for software development, supporting the company’s growth and innovation.

“Anupriyo is going to lead our team in executing on strategic imperatives that will ensure we continue to exceed healthcare providers’ expectations,” remarked Marty McKenna, CEO of Verisma. “We consider this role critical to our leadership braintrust whose mission is to  formulate cutting edge technology that sets the standard for enterprise-wide ROI automation and disclosure management solutions. To do this, we will leverage his extensive healthcare IT background, deep knowledge of product management and marketing lifecycles, and a demonstrated ability to build strong communication pathways internally and with customers.”

Anupriyo joins Verisma after serving as the vice president of product management and marketing at McKesson, where he led the product management and marketing functions of the Extended Care Services (ECS) business unit. Before McKesson, he worked for thirteen years at Surgical Information Systems (SIS), heading up the product management team to deliver solutions for the surgery and anesthesia departments at health systems and ambulatory surgery centers. Prior to working with SIS, Anupriyo worked for Arthur Andersen, Ryder Dedicated Logistics, IBM and TATA Motors. In addition, Anupriyo has twelve years of hands-on programming experience and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee in India.

Anupriyo Chakravarti concludes: “My passion for discovery, modernization and execution combined with 25 years of leadership experience are what brought me to this role. Verisma is well known for their technology prowess and their commitment to improving the customer experience with innovative solutions. I am thrilled to be joining Verisma’s high-performance culture, and to be working with such a motivated team of professionals.”

About Verisma

Verisma is a health information technology provider focused on delivering unparalleled Release of Information (ROI) solutions to the healthcare industry. The company’s flagship ROI Automation System, Verisma® Release Manager (VRM), is utilized by well-known health care organizations nationwide. VRM automates workflow to improve turnaround times, reduce errors, and drive down costs – effectively automating medical records release while delivering comprehensive release audit capabilities. It is the only release technology with integrated HIPAA guidance and compliance review support. For additional information, please visit our website at www.verisma.com, call 866-390-7404 or email solutions@verisma.com

Verisma Launches Latest Version of Verisma Release Manager

Version 5.0 Enhances User Experience, Simplifies Release of Information Workflow and Reduces Inefficiencies

Alexandria, VA – February 8, 2017 – Verisma, the leader in release of information (ROI) automation systems for the healthcare industry, today announced the deployment of Verisma Release Manager (VRM) Version 5.0. The company’s newest release delivers a customized user experience that increases visibility and simplifies and streamlines the ROI workflow.

VRM is a patented, cloud-based ROI technology platform that automates workflows across the enterprise. It combines next-generation technology design and comprehensive services to ensure the secure exchange of PHI. Unique features include built-in HIPAA guidance and QA review support; self-service online submission tool; proactive decision making with robust analytics tools; and technology assisted review capabilities.

“The latest version of Verisma Release Manager streamlines the ROI process even further; improves ease of use with new interfaces and features; and increases visibility and accountability for HIM management,” remarked Marty McKenna, CEO of Verisma. “Verisma’s ROI technology continues to deliver advanced solutions that our clients have come to expect and demand.”

VRM Version 5.0 includes valuable new features and benefits:

  • User & Supervisor Performance Snapshot: Integrates analytical insights to the users and departmental supervisors at the beginning of the ROI workflow. Pro-actively presents easy-to-understand visuals of individual and departmental performance based on crucial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Users Tasks and Notifications: Significantly enhances compliance by providing real-time actions and alerts for sensitive and high-risk requests. Streamlines the ROI workflow by replacing the inefficiencies of emails and phone calls.
  • Single Sign-On: Improves efficiency and compliance by enabling one set of login credentials to be used not just within the Verisma suite of solutions, but enterprise-wide for healthcare organizations that embrace this technology.

VRM Version 5.0 is available now. For additional information, please visit www.verisma.com, call 866-390-7404 or email solutions@verisma.com.

About Verisma

Verisma is a health information technology provider focused on delivering unparalleled Release of Information (ROI) solutions to the healthcare industry. The company’s flagship ROI Automation System, Verisma® Release Manager (VRM), is utilized by well-known health care organizations nationwide. VRM automates workflow to improve turnaround times, reduce errors, and drive down costs – effectively automating medical records release while delivering comprehensive release audit capabilities. It is the only release technology with integrated HIPAA guidance and compliance review support. For additional information, please visit our website at www.verisma.com, call 866-390-7404 or email solutions@verisma.com

 

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Verisma Launches First Online Request App

Verisma Request App (VRA) Simplifies the Medical Records Request Process for Patients

Verisma, the leader in release of information (ROI) automation systems for the healthcare industry, today announced the launch of an industry first – the Verisma Request App (VRA) – a self-service online request solution targeted to the specific needs of not just patients, but all types of requestors. VRA gives healthcare providers an additional tool for improving patient satisfaction by making the medical records request process available 24/7.  Ultimately VRA will facilitate not only automated requests but also automated fulfillment of requests.

Verisma is taking a phased approach to launching the new app. VRA Phase I focuses on patient access, specifically requests for medical records by patients and patient representatives. Via the hospital’s website or patient portal, patients and their representatives complete an intuitive online authorization form that replaces the current process of completing the form by hand and mailing it, faxing it, or delivering it to the provider. From the provider’s perspective, VRA helps drive traffic to the patient portal.

One of the challenges with paper authorization forms is they don’t educate the patients and their representatives about what they are signing. Patients and their representatives may not understand what it means to authorize the release of sensitive information such as that relating to mental health and substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, genetic testing, or STDs. VRA helps providers mitigate this risk by including easy-to-understand, customizable descriptions with hyperlinks to additional information.

Verisma continues to strengthen its reputation as the industry leader in disclosure management security and compliance with the introduction of VRA. VRA is architected for 100% compliance with HIPAA, the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). It requires multi-factor authentication and digital signature without making the processes burdensome to the patient or the patient’s representative.

Once the patient or their representative submits the online form, the data automatically creates a transaction in Verisma Release Manager (VRM) – the company’s flagship ROI Automation offering – thereby eliminating a significant number of steps performed on the front-end by the Release of Information Specialist. Since VRM and VRA are EHR-neutral, the request is easily fulfilled regardless of where the records reside (current EHR, legacy EHR, paper, or off-site storage).

“Verisma is innovating release of information from the patient’s perspective,” explains Andrew McManus, Senior Vice President of Verisma. “With VRA, hospitals will experience substantial ROI workflow efficiencies and greater productivity for their HIM departments. VRA significantly decreases the time, and in some cases the costs, for patients to receive their records. Overall, VRA is an automated medical records request process that maintains compliance and security, and ultimately improves requestor, patient, and provider satisfaction.”

Additional features include:

  • The ability for patients to request documents from any dates of service regardless of the source of the information
  • Online guidance embedded in the form, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Customized branding ensuring continuity within the provider’s website or patient portal

“VRA represents a big step forward for patients seeking greater access to their medical records beyond the data points available in EHR portals,” states Linda Kloss, RHIA, a health information thought leader and member of the Verisma Strategic Advisory Board. “It is also a big advance for ROI management.  Productivity and cost control are essential in ROI today, but they can’t be achieved at the expense of compliance short cuts.”

About Verisma

Verisma is a health information technology provider focused on delivering unparalleled Release of Information (ROI) solutions to the healthcare industry. The company’s flagship ROI Automation System, Verisma® Release Manager (VRM), is utilized by well-known health care organizations nationwide. VRM automates workflow to improve turnaround times, reduce errors, and drive down costs – effectively automating medical records release while delivering comprehensive release audit capabilities. It is the only release technology with integrated HIPAA guidance and compliance review support. For additional information, please visit our website at www.verisma.com, call 866-390-7404, email solutions@verisma.com or visit us at the AHIMA National Convention in booth #2213 for a VRA demo.

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