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HIT Application Solutions Launches at Regional Medical Imaging [Manufacturing Close - Up](Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) HIT Application Solutions, through its partnership with Merge Healthcare, installed the Merge Notifi intelligent communication system at Regional Medical Imaging (RMI) in Michigan. According to a company release, the new application automates the distribution of email based appointment reminders to patients, helping to reduce no show rates while also increasing patient satisfaction. "The Merge Notifi communication system enables us to send email based reminders directly to a patient's home computer or mobile device," says Carrie Berlin, BBA RCC, RMI's Chief Information Officer. "It provides a comprehensive and convenient way to ensure that our patients receive the quality diagnostic and treatment services they require. Feedback from both our patients and many referring physicians on the new system has been extremely positive." Jerry Baker, CEO at HIT Application Solutions adds, "Our partnership enables Merge Healthcare to offer its clients best in class functionality that improves patient engagement and satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer support." Merge Healthcare's Kurt Hammond, President of iConnect Clinical Platform adds, "HIT and RMI have provided us the opportunity to demonstrate how intelligent messaging can truly make a difference in the patient experience. We are excited to see healthcare organizations taking full advantage of this proactive approach to communicating with their patients, and ensuring timely treatment." Notifi is an enterprise-wide, intelligent communication platform, which automates multiple types of time sensitive alerts and messages. HIT Application Solutions is a healthcare information technology and consulting company. Merge is a provider of enterprise imaging, interoperability and clinical systems that seek to advance healthcare. More information and complete details: http://www.healthitservices.com http://www.merge.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |