HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09152009 - C.69RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to execute a Purchase Order to The Data Systems Group (DSG), in an amount
not to exceed $150,000 for license and support of the Electronic Claims and Remittance
System Software, for the period from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funded by Enterpirse I Funds. The Puchase Order will cover software license fees of
$115,980 and the remaining amount of $34,020 to cover any custom programming upgrades
and training for a total cost of $150,000.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2001, the Department has used DSG to license, install and support an automated
Electronic Claims and Remittance System Software for the Health Services Patient
Accounting Department. The Patient Accounting Unit of the Health Services Department
uses DSG to simplify claims processing and revenue cycle. DSG sends claims to Keane
(Health Services' Patient Accounting System) nightly. The Department uses the following
DSG modules to increase revenue and improve efficiencies:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/15/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patrick Godley,
957-5405
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 15, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Barbara Borbon, Karen Head
C.69
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:September 15, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with Data Systems Group
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
1. Electronic Claims Processing: Billing Forms are represented exactly and submitted
directly for faster turnaround of payments;
2. Remittance and Payment Processing: This is used to enable quick and accurate posting of
payments and adjustment to the Patient Accounting system;
3. Real-time Transactions Eligibility: This module is used to check for eligibility before a
claim is submitted to ensure that it will be paid the first time and expedites payment. Claims
Status: This module provides the ability to know if a claim is being processed and being
paid without having staff; and
4. Financial Reporting: This module provides detailed reports, financial dashboard, and
financial analysis tools.