the challenges of health care today growing government regulation increasing insurance requirements...

The Challenges of Health Care Today

• Growing Government Regulation

• Increasing Insurance Requirements

• Staff Reductions & Shrinking Labor Pool

• Need to Cut Costs

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Medical Documentation Needs

• Limit Liability Exposure

• Maintain Confidentiality

• Keep Patient Data Accurate and Up-to-Date


Outsourcing as a Savings Solution

• Cut Capital Expenditures– Hardware/Software– In-House Transcription Staff – Office Space & Related Resources

• Streamline Workflow

• Automate Time-Consuming Business Processes

• Pay Only for What You Use

• Free Management Focus

• Draw from Larger Labor Pool


Katwa’s Technology Advantages

• Breakthrough Technologies– Web– Database– Digital Sound (Voice Capture)

• Customized (Adaptable to Your Needs)

• Faster Turnaround Times (Web Transfer)

• Higher Accuracy (High-Quality Audio)

• Consistent Formatting (Templates)

• Real-Time Monitoring (Online Tracking)

• Security (Encryption, Data Access Control)


Physician/Dictator Benefits

• Efficiently Review Patient Data in Real‑Time

• Dictate Using Toll Free Number

• Automate Downloading, Printing, and E‑mailing

• Share Documents Online

• Receive, Edit, and Sign Documents Electronically


Administrator/Management Benefits

• Increase Efficiency With Automated Printing and Distribution

• Cut Turnaround Times

• Track Job Status in Real‑Time

• Customize Templates for Different Audiences (Insurance, etc.)

• Search Documents by Content

• Compile Business Statistics Quickly and Easily

• Generate Audit Trails for Reviews (HIPAA, etc.)


Katwa’s Specialties

• Dictation

• Routing

• Medical Transcription

• Medical Coding

• Reimbursement Forms

• Work Flow Management

• Tracking (Audit Trails)


Katwa’s Quality Controls

• Medical Coders

– Use ICD‑9‑CM Codes

– AHIMA Certified

• Training & Quality Standards and Practices

– Based on AAMT Standards

– Compliant with HIPAA Regulations
