ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joliet Radiological Service Corp. has contracted with McKesson Business Performance Services (McKesson) for comprehensive revenue cycle management services. The practice, based in Joliet, Illinois, seeks improved collections and benchmarking, as well as a stronger working relationship with its revenue cycle partner.
Joliet Radiological is a 10-physician, independent practice that provides around-the-clock coverage for Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. The group is responsible for about 191,500 procedures annually. McKesson will deliver a wide range of services and capabilities to the group, including clinical documentation assistance, coding, claims management, denial management, business analytics, benchmarking and regulatory compliance.
Sasan Payvar, president of Joliet Radiological, said McKesson was chosen in part because of its strong reputation among radiology groups in Illinois. He said the practice also was attracted by the depth of resources McKesson would bring to bear to help the group navigate current and future healthcare challenges.
“We are particularly enthusiastic about McKesson’s ability to provide benchmarking information in key areas like reimbursement levels, compensation and RVUs,” Payvar said. “Being able to make accurate comparisons in these and other categories from a local, regional and national standpoint will help us keep pace with the market and solidify our competitive position.”
McKesson’s commitment to maintaining a close working relationship with client practices through a dedicated client manager was also appealing to Joliet Radiological, Payvar said.
“We wanted more than just a vendor,” he said. “We need someone we can depend on and who will be there when we have questions, concerns and ideas. In short, we need a true partner, and from everything we’ve been able to learn from current McKesson clients, McKesson fits the bill. They do an exemplary job of working closely with physician practices to help them overcome barriers and take advantage of opportunities.”
Pat Leonard, president of McKesson Business Performance Services, said the addition of Joliet Radiological reflects McKesson’s continued expansion in the Illinois marketplace.
“We’re gratified that Joliet Radiological, like many other Chicagoland practices, has entrusted their revenue cycle management to McKesson,” Leonard said. “As our footprint in northern Illinois continues to expand, our knowledge and understanding of the market becomes that much greater. We look forward to helping Joliet overcome the challenges that face all radiology groups today.”
About Joliet Radiological Service Corp.
Joliet Radiological Service Corp. is a 10-physician, independent practice affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill. The group offers a full spectrum of diagnostic and interventional radiology services and is responsible for approximately 191,500 procedures annually. For more information, visit: www.midwest-imagingintervention.com/.
About McKesson Corporation
McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 11th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to making the business of healthcare run better. We partner with payers, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. McKesson helps its customers improve their financial, operational, and clinical performance with solutions that include pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management, healthcare information technology, and business and clinical services. For more information, visit McKesson.
