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Vastaccess is dedicated to helping professionals across the healthcare continuum recognize the value and the power to develop meaningful information reporting through customized consultative insights and data analytics.

Raw data is captured and stored at all levels across every organization, but very little is being done to utilize that data to develop meaningful, accurate and timely information to improve outcomes. Good clinical outcomes can be translated to revenue through "evidence based clinical documentation" and "accurate coding".

This highly sensitive and confidential data is also subject to threats and vulnerabilities from internal (system failures, inadvertent release of information, user errors etc ..) or external (natural disasters, hackers, computer viruses etc ..) events. If compromised, this can significantly impact the organization leading to negative publicity, loss of data and potential risk of ethical and legal challenges.

By proactively educating individuals across all levels and functions your organization can position itself to mitigate enterprisewide risks, improve efficiencies and reduce unfavorable outcomes.

The US healthcare system is under tremendous overload from changing regulations, constant technological advancements and the need for accurate and timely health information. Electronic Health Records (EHR's) and Health Information Exchanges' (HIEs) are driving a change in the healthcare industry.

Investing time to educate healthcare professionals and protecting end-clients will result in rewards for many years to come. Let us help your organization meet its objective in creating a better future for your clients.


Online Training in Anatomy and Physiology

Classes start January 18th, 2012.

Small class size and interactive sessions with your instructor.

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Our services include: 

ICD-10 CM/ PCS READINESS ASSESSMENT, TRAINING AND AUDITS
  •  Assessment of Organizational Readiness for transition to ICD-10 CM/ PCS
  •  Training for Certified Coding Professionals (AHIMA/ AAPC)
  •  Training for Physicians and Non-Physician Clinicians on Documentation
  •  ICD-10 Tool Kit 


DATA AND CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES

  • Data Analytics and Benchmarking (for Billing Companies, Hospitals, Physicians and Non-Physician Clinicians)
  • End-to-End Revenue Cycle Process Audits (People, Process and Performance)
  • Clinical Documentation Revenue Management
  • Education and Training of health care professionals (coders, billers and office staff)

REGULATORY AND RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • Compliance Plan development and review (Assessment and Training)
  • Health Information Privacy and Security (Assessments and Training)

OPERATIONAL AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) coordination
  • Readiness for EHR implementation and post-implementation training for healthcare professionals
  • Independent review of current vendor relationships to identify areas of improvement and opportunities to streamline processes
  • Billing and Coding system training for outsourced vendors
  • Identifying "HIPAA Compliant" vendors for outsourcing of coding, billing and other revenue cycle services


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS THAT WE SUPPORT


We are active supporters and certified members of professional organizations working towards improving data standards, managing health information and protecting the consumer of healthcare services:


American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)


American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)


Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)


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