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Kansas City Radiology Group Outsources Accounts Receivable Management to Per-Se Technologies

Posted on: Thursday, 9 March 2006, 09:00 CST

Per-Se Technologies (Nasdaq: PSTI) the leader in Connective Healthcare solutions designed to help physicians, pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare organizations realize their financial goals, announced that Kansas City, Mo. - based Midwest Radiology, Inc., has selected Per-Se's Connective Healthcare solutions to improve radiology reimbursement.

Midwest Radiology is a practice of 10 physicians that provides radiology services to three hospitals in the Kansas City area. As part of its agreement with the group, Per-Se will provide the radiologists with total accounts receivable management services, comprehensive financial and practice management, and enhanced business performance reporting to profitably manage the practice. With its dedicated account management team, Per-Se is able to provide the radiology practice with an unmatched level of customer service.

Jeffrey Kunin, M.D., president of Midwest Radiology noted that its relationship with Per-Se will significantly strengthen the group's operations through improved financial management. "Working with Per-Se, we will gain access to innovative tools and expertise to strengthen our cash flow and better manage our business," he said.

"Per-Se's deep understanding of radiology will help Midwest Radiology gain a profitable advantage in the marketplace," said Pat Leonard, president of Per-Se's Physician Solutions division. "In addition, our best practice approach streamlines business processes for radiologists in order to reduce the cost of billing and increase cash flow for radiology practices. We are proud to be partnering with Midwest Radiology."

About Connective Healthcare Solutions for Physicians

The leading provider of business management outsourcing services, Per-Se's Physician Solutions division helps physicians achieve their income potential with Connective Healthcare solutions. Per-Se's unique team of operations managers, regulatory specialists and certified coders with specialty-specific reimbursement expertise guides physicians through the business complexities of healthcare to help increase revenue and decrease costs. Connective Healthcare intelligence for physicians uses a combination of innovative technology, best practices and business intelligence that streamlines revenue cycle management processes to speed reimbursement for a variety of clinical specialties. Per-Se also offers physician practice management solutions to office-based physicians.

About Midwest Radiology, Inc.

Midwest Radiology, Inc. was founded June 1, 1998, and has grown to include ten board-certified radiologists. The group provides services to HCA Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, Research Belton Hospital in Belton, Missouri, and St. Luke's Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

About Per-Se Technologies

Per-Se Technologies (Nasdaq: PSTI) is the leader in Connective Healthcare. Connective Healthcare solutions from Per-Se enable physicians, pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare organizations to achieve their income potential by creating an environment that streamlines and simplifies the complex administrative burden of providing healthcare. Per-Se's Connective Healthcare solutions help reduce administrative expenses, increase revenue and accelerate the movement of funds to benefit providers, payers and patients. More information is available at www.per-se.com.

Midwest Radiology, Inc. has contracted with Per-Se's Physician Solutions division.

Source: Business Wire

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