Independent Health Selects HealthEdge to Provide Its New Core Healthcare Technology Platform
Nationally recognized health plan chooses the award-winning HealthRules product suite
Burlington, MA, March 1, 2011—HealthEdge, provider of the only modern, enterprise-class software platform for healthcare payors, today announced that Buffalo, New York-based Independent Health has selected the one-of-a-kind HealthRules product suite as its new core healthcare business platform. Serving nearly 400,000 members, Independent Health manages a number of different lines of business, including commercial, self-funded, Medicare and Medicaid.
“As a health plan that is nationally recognized for customer service and satisfaction, we continually seek ways to improve quality and increase efficiency,” said John Rodgers, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Independent Health. “We were searching for a next-generation technology platform that would help us meet our goals and support our business transformation as we look toward real healthcare reform.
“After a thorough review of all of the available options, we found that HealthEdge had a modern technology platform that would enable us to offer the types of products and levels of customer service that we have become known for in the market. Using the HealthRules suite will also allow Independent Health to operate even more efficiently and keep operating costs at a minimum. We are excited to have selected HealthRules and we are looking forward to a long and successful partnership with HealthEdge,” added Rodgers.
“Early in the sales process,” said HealthEdge CEO Rob Gillette, “it became clear to us that we were uniquely qualified to meet Independent Health’s long-term business needs. They wanted to push the envelope well beyond what traditional systems could offer, and position themselves to take advantage of the many opportunities that will exist for those who are ready to compete in the rapidly evolving, 21st century healthcare marketplace. Their decision to partner with HealthEdge, after carefully reviewing all of the available solutions, is yet another validation of our company, our technology and our vision for the market. We look forward to working closely with the Independent Health team as they roll out the HealthRules platform, and to helping them meet and exceed their business goals.”
About Independent Health
Headquartered in Buffalo, Independent Health began operations in 1980 and has consistently been rated among the top health plans in the country for customer service and member satisfaction. Independent Health’s comprehensive portfolio of product and service offerings includes commercial group products, Medicare and Medicaid plans, traditional indemnity insurance, consumer-directed plans, and coverage for self-funded employers. Independent Health's subsidiary companies include Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, YourNaturalOptions.com, Reliance Rx, and Nova Healthcare Administrators. For more information, visit independenthealth.com.
About HealthEdge
HealthEdge provides the only modern, enterprise-class software platform for healthcare payors. Using the patented, award-winning HealthRules software suite, health plans and other payors can respond to business opportunities and market changes within hours rather than the usual months or years, while drastically reducing both IT and operational costs. Leveraging an investment of more than $125 million, HealthRules is the most modern, scalable, and cost-effective technology in the industry. HealthEdge provides the competitive advantage that enables payors to thrive in the dynamic healthcare environment. For more information, visit healthedge.com or call 781-285-1300.
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