HealthPort launches AudaPro web-based audit management tool

HealthPort, an industry leader in health information technology announced today, the availability of a comprehensive software and services solution to manage audits in healthcare, including RAC, MIC, MAC and other government contractors as well as commercial plan and internal coding and compliance audits. The new application, HealthPort AudaPro, will be demonstrated at the upcoming Healthcare Financial Management Association's Annual National Institute (HFMA-ANI) meeting to be held June 20 - 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Booth #412.

“In fact, some hospitals report up to $2,000 per case of additional expense. By using HealthPort AudaPro, providers reduce the time, cost and complexity of managing audits while also reducing their risk for revenue take-backs and repayments.”

HealthPort AudaPro is designed to manage the many tracking requirements and reduce the costs related to government and third party payer audits, audits that can negatively affect healthcare facilities and their bottom line. HealthPort AudaPro combines HealthPort's specialized release of information process with an application service provider software solution to properly document, monitor, and report on the complex steps and necessary data collection involved with managing audits and appeals.

"There is a significant financial impact to providers that are going through any type of government contractor audit, including RAC, MIC, MAC and more," states Lori Brocato, Revenue Cycle Management and Audit Product Manager. "In fact, some hospitals report up to $2,000 per case of additional expense. By using HealthPort AudaPro, providers reduce the time, cost and complexity of managing audits while also reducing their risk for revenue take-backs and repayments."

HealthPort AudaPro is a Web-based audit management tool that gives providers an increased level of confidence in knowing they can manage all types of audits, track timelines and deadlines, quickly check for conflicting audits, seamlessly manage contractor disputes, and provide a comprehensive report of audit activity across the enterprise. "Providers are better equipped to defend themselves against recovery contractors by employing an effective auditing and monitoring process supported by advanced auditing software, like HealthPort AudaPro," mentions Jonathan Arkin, Vice President of Business Development, HealthPort.