HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09142010 - C.112RECOMMENDATION(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 $150,000.00 for license support of the Electronic Claims and Remittance
System Software, for the period from September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total cost of $155,000.00 is budgeted in the Hospital Enterprise I. The Purchase Order will
cover Software License fees of $126,708.12 and programming upgrades and realted costs.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2001, the department has used “The Data System Group” (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.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/14/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: David
Runt, 313-6228
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 14, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Barbara Borbon
C.112
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:September 14, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with Data Systems Group
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
CCHS uses the following DSG modules to increase revenue and improve efficiencies: 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 4. Financial Reporting: This module provides
detailed reports, financial dashboard, and financial analysis tools.