GS1 standards implementation project phases and realization FMOLHS went through a few basic steps to implement GS1 standards, specifically the Global Location Number (GLN) to identify locations and the Global Trade Item Number® (GTIN®) to identify products. Here are the project phases: Completion of pilot and key decisions Document project activities and processes Identify and communicate with parallel projects (e.g. launch of FMOLHS’s … Read More →
Case study: Louisiana hospital system achieves the “touchless order” via GS1 standards implementation Based in Baton Rouge, La., FMOLHS (Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System) is the leading healthcare provider in the state of Louisiana. For many years, hospitals in the United States have been working towards establishing a true “Touchless Order” process, a major goal of supply chain management. The current era … Read More →
Healthcare Finances: EDI Claims Processing and Revenue Cycle Management Efficient claims processing and revenue cycle management (RCM) are indispensable components of a healthcare institution’s financial health. Claims processing is the backbone of healthcare reimbursement. It refers to the intricate system through which healthcare providers, such as hospitals and clinics, submit bills and claims to insurance … Read More →
Benefits of implementing GS1 EDI standards at Ramsay Hospital network In the previous post, we discussed the basis of implementing GS1 EDI standards at Ramsay Hospital. As a result, Ramsay is seeing a wide range of benefits from their EDI deployment, as is every supplier with whom they have worked to implement EDI. Ramsay has achieved … Read More →