American Specialty Health to Offer Electronic Document Imaging through CoreTree Corporation

CoreTree is a business solutions company providing process management services and headquartered in Chicago. “Scan&Store,” their customized imaging program, provides conversion of records in a simple, secure, HIPAA compliant process.

The “Scan&Store” document conversion program offered through ASH takes aim at one of the most technologically neglected aspects of health care: patient records. Despite the sophisticated technology at the disposal of most providers, their offices continue to operate using paper. Now however, many providers are discovering that digital imaging can limit overhead costs, provide HIPAA security compliance and free up time and space to allow them to see more patients.

“Almost every business in America is looking for more efficient back office operations. Imaging is the first step in reducing manual processes while providing a secure solution,” said Amit Pandey, CEO of CoreTree. “‘Scan&Store’ offers a simple solution; rooms full of file cabinets are replaced with electronic images stored on CD or hard drive. From there only authorized individuals can access them. This electronic control of access rights is the key to HIPAA security requirements.”

The CoreTree “Scan&Store” system pre-packages every aspect of the tedious process of document conversion. Providers do not have time to research, organize, and then manage the complexities of converting their records into digital images. CoreTree makes it as simple as one phone call. CoreTree arranges document pick up, scanning, indexing, and loading images to a secure CD or a hard disk.

“The market is full of complex and expensive document management systems. But providers are looking for a simple, secure, HIPAA-compliant solution,” said Michael Benham, CoreTree’s Vice President of Business Development. “We have approached this from a whole different direction. Most document systems provide utilities that would seldom, if ever, be used in a medical provider’s office. CoreTree has taken the time to listen to providers and discover what they really want and need. From there we have created a model that is economical, simple to implement and operate, yet still meets the security and compliance needs of the busy health care provider.”

“Cost-effective, electronic document management products and services are essential in order to reduce costs and retain high quality of service,” said George DeVries, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of ASH. “We’re pleased to offer CoreTree’s simple, secure, value-added program to our providers.”

American Specialty Health, Incorporated (ASH), based in San Diego, and its affiliates are the nation’s largest organization for complementary health care benefit programs, health education programs, and health-related products measured in terms of annual revenues, members/insureds, employees, contracted providers and contracted health plans. Its affiliate, American Specialty Health Plans of California (ASH Plans), is the state’s first and largest specialized health plan for chiropractic and acupuncture benefit programs. ASH Plans provides chiropractic and acupuncture benefit programs to full-service health plans and employer groups. ASH Plans covers over 4 million members/insured’s, and is California’s third-largest specialty health plan. ASH administers benefit programs for 11.5 million members and discount programs for over 75 million members. For more information about ASH and its subsidiaries, visit ASHCompanies.com.

CoreTree Corporation provides scanning and imaging, transactional and voice-based process management solutions. The primary goal of the company is to create value for its clients by enhancing quality, reducing cost, and by delivering scalable operational solutions to drive growth. For more information visit Coretree.com.