AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions  

Warren,  NJ 
United States
http://ahsrcm.com/

• Booth: 106

AdvantEdge provides anesthesia business management solutions that improve decision making, maximize financial performance, streamline operations and eliminate compliance risks. Proven solutions include a billing, coding, analytics, and compliance.

 Press Releases

• ADVANTEDGE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS RECEIVES SOC 1 TYPE 2 AND SOC 2 TYPE 1 CERTIFICATIONS (Dec 07, 2017)

  AdvantEdge validates continuing client-centered commitment to information transparency, safety and security for its clients.

  WARREN, N.J. September 27, 2017 AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (“AdvantEdge”), a leading healthcare billing, coding, and practice-management company, today announced its completion of the third-party Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (“SSAE 16”) System and Organization Controls Report (“SOC 1^®” Report) Type 2 and SOC 2^® Type 1 examinations. These completed certifications mark another milestone for AdvantEdge, validating its commitment to deliver high-quality services and informational security to its clients by operating at the highest level of transparency and standards.

  SOC 1 for service organization focuses on internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and reports on controls at a service organization relevant to user entities’ internal control over financial reporting. SOC 1 Type 2 examinations report on the fairness of the presentation of management’s description of the service organization’s system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to achieve the related control objectives included in the description throughout a specified period.

  SOC 2 for service organizations focuses on trust services criteria and reports on controls at a service organization relevant to security and confidentiality principles set forth in TSP 100. The SOC 2 Type 1 examinations report on management’s description of a service organization’s system and the suitability of the design of controls.

  The examination was performed by 360 Advanced, Inc., a full-service audit firm that specializes in integrated compliance solutions. The SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations are attestation standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”), and both reports have been issued under SSAE 18, the most widely recognized authoritative guidance that provides service organizations a uniform method for disclosing independently assessed information about the design and operation of internal controls related to their services.

  “We are proud of this accomplishment and the what it illustrates to our clients relative to our ClientFirst℠ commitment and organizational focus on information security and organizational transparency, said AdvantEdge’s President & CEO, David Langsam. “Participating in SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 1 examinations is an active demonstration and validation that our words and stated commitments in this regard are consistent with how we operate the business, and that our clients can rely on us every day to protect their information.”

  About AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions

  AdvantEdge is recognized as one of the top 10 billing, coding, and practice management companies in the U.S., with more than 600 employees, collecting over $1 billion annually for physicians, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health agencies and large office-based medical groups.  AdvantEdge has added value to physician practices and healthcare organizations through its billing, coding, practice management and business analytics solutions for over 50 years.  AdvantEdge’s clients enjoy improved financial results through its tailored services, robust technology and actionable business intelligence and reporting tools. AdvantEdge’s promise: More money faster, Client-First Service, Compliance, Privacy & Security and anytime anywhere access to data and information. AdvantEdge’s investors include Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) and Founders Equity. For more information about AdvantEdge, please visit our website at www.ahsrcm.com, follow us on Twitter at @DoctorBilling and on LinkedIn.

• ADVANTEDGE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS RECERTIFIED IN HIPAA & HITECH COMPLIANCE FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR (Dec 07, 2017)

  AdvantEdge continues to lead the industry in reducing risk and improving client confidence in compliance and security

  WARREN, N.J. Aug. 22, 2017 AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (“AdvantEdge”) today announced successful third party recertification for HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security requirements by 360 Advanced, marking AdvantEdge’s fifth consecutive year of complete organizational commitment to meet the rigorous data and security requirements of HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

  “This recertification demonstrates that our standards for revenue cycle management services for physician practices, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and behavioral health agencies are “above and beyond” those of most firms in the industry. It has become commonplace to learn almost daily of a release of Protected Health Information (PHI), or providers subjected to ransomware attacks. In light of increased security vulnerabilities, healthcare providers can have a higher degree of confidence in AdvantEdge’s rigorous standards for security and privacy to prevent such occurrences,” said David Langsam, President and CEO.

  In 1998, The Office of Inspector General (OIG) published Compliance Program Guidance for Third-Party Medical Billing Companies. The program established seven elements of an effective compliance program, they are:

  • Implementing written policies, procedures and standards of conduct;
  • Designating a compliance officer and compliance committee;
  • Conducting effective training and education;
  • Developing effective lines of communication;
  • Enforcing standards through well publicized disciplinary guidelines;
  • Conducting internal monitoring and auditing; and
  • Responding promptly to detected offenses and developing corrective action

  AdvantEdge’s Compliance Plan proactively embraces all seven fundamental elements to an effective compliance program that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for third-party medical billing companies and avoid related risks and penalties.

• ADVANTEDGE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS HIRES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ANESTHESIA AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT EXPERT (Dec 07, 2017)

  Industry Thought Leader, Joe Laden, named Vice President of Client Management

  Warren, NJ, September 05, 2017 – AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions is proud to welcome practice management consultant and Anesthesia veteran, Joe Laden, to the AdvantEdge team. As Vice President of Client Management, Joe will be responsible for assisting AdvantEdge’s anesthesia clients with payor contracting and revenue cycle management, claims processing and collections, and tailored ClientFirst services. In addition, Joe will work closely with AdvantEdge’s client management team to assist its anesthesia clients in making informed business decisions by monitoring overall performance, analyzing daily metrics using AdvantEdge Analytics on key performance indicators, and creating tailored solutions for increasing revenue.

  During his successful 32 year career in the healthcare billing industry, Joe has worked with many of the nation’s leading Anesthesiology groups and medical practices. Most recently, Joe was President Ohio River Valley Associates, LLC and Business Manager, One Anesthesia PLLC in New Albany, Indiana with 41 practitioners in two locations.  Joe has worked for industry leaders such as Humana, Inc., Coopers & Lybrand CPAs, and the State of New York as an Information Technology auditor, software developer, and manager of large-scale software projects.

  Joe’s interests include analysis of the business aspects of hospital financial support to anesthesia groups, operating room utilization and anesthesia staffing models, including use of the anesthesia care team approach. His enthusiastic approach to addressing complex practice challenges combined with his extensive experience has made him an expert in this field; with an advanced understanding of anesthesia billing systems and billing services including payment and revenue audits. His substantial anesthesia experience gives him first-hand knowledge gives of the needs and challenges anesthesia groups and administrators face on a daily basis. Currently, Joe is the President of the Kentucky Ohio Anesthesia Management Association (KOAMA).

  A published author and contributor, Joe is a recognized thought leader in the anesthesia practice management industry. He has produced numerous business related presentations and publications for several anesthesia and practice management periodicals including the MGMA, KOAMA, state anesthesia societies and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

  Recent Publications

  • “Point-Counterpoint: Do National Anesthesia Management Companies Increase Revenues for Acquired Groups?” with Michael R. Hicks, MD - Anesthesia Business Consultants Communiqué, Winter 2015.

  • “The Physician-Owned Management Services Organization (MSO),” Anesthesia Business Consultants Communiqué, Spring 2014.

  • ‘The Future Is Now - MGMA-ACMPE Award Winners Adapt Quickly and Thrive in the Shifting Environment: Changing Technology,’ MGMA Connexion, November/December 2012

  • “Now That I Have Your Smartphone, I Think I’ll Teach You a Lesson,” MGMA Connexion, March 2012.

  • “Operating Room Metrics Applied to Anesthesia Service Contracts,” American Society of Anesthesiologists COPM Abstracts, January 2010.

  “Joe is a consummate professional with a wealth of experience and industry knowledge that has already made him an excellent addition to the AdvantEdge team,” said J. Paul O’Haro, Chief Operating Officer. “We are confident that Joe’s many years of experience and an immense knowledge of Anesthesia and healthcare billing industry will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality and cost-effective solutions for our clients.”

  About AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions

  AdvantEdge is recognized as one of the top 10 billing, coding, and practice management companies in the U.S., with more than 600 employees, collecting over $1 billion annually for physicians, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health agencies and large office-based medical groups.  AdvantEdge has added value to physician practices and healthcare organizations through its billing, coding, practice management and business analytics solutions for over 50 years.  AdvantEdge’s clients enjoy improved financial results through its tailored services, robust technology and actionable business intelligence and reporting tools. AdvantEdge’s promise: More money faster, Client-First Service, Compliance, Privacy & Security and anytime anywhere access to data and information. AdvantEdge’s investors include Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) and Founders Equity. For more information about AdvantEdge, please visit our website at www.ahsrcm.com, follow us on Twitter at @DoctorBilling and on LinkedIn