"Outsourcing revenue cycle management allows physicians practicing
in academic settings to reduce costs and focus more time on clinical,
education and research demands," said Dave Mason , president of
Academic and Multispecialty Operations at Per-Se Technologies.
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WebCare provides customized solutions and support for hospitals' internal
and external online presence, from simple front end Web sites to complex
secure healthcare portals , and from content management systems to centralized
physician resource centers and e-commerce applications that can be accessed by
patients and network affiliates.

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Boston University Medical Center Radiologists Inc. Selects Per-Se to Accelerate Reimbursement with Connective Healthcare Solutions

Per-Se also is helping the
radiologists recognize new revenue opportunities.
"Per-Se's expertise in radiology and existing relationships with other
clinical departments at Boston Medical Center allowed us to implement
services quickly and efficiently to help streamline billing and
increase cash flow almost immediately for these radiologists.

About Boston University Medical Center Radiologists Inc.

Connective Healthcare solutions from Per-Se help enable
physicians and hospitals to achieve their income potential by creating
an environment that streamlines and simplifies the complex
administrative burden of providing healthcare., an information technology (IT) and health
information management (HIM) outsourcing provider for hospitals and health
systems, is committed to creating value for healthcare clients through
customized, flexible outsourcing solutions that contribute to improving
patient care while lowering healthcare costs.

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Strength of Business Intelligence Solutions Plus Expertise with
Radiology and Academic Medicine Influences Outsourcing Decision

Per-Se Technologies (Nasdaq: PSTI), the leader in Connective
Healthcare solutions that help physicians and hospitals realize their
financial goals, announced today that Boston University Medical Center
Radiologists, Inc . The
practice chose Per-Se because of its experience in improving business
processes, coding capabilities and credentialing., chairman of radiology
for Boston University Medical Center. The group's 28 radiologists each hold
faculty appointments with Boston University School of Medicine. More information is available at www. The new offering is one of a growing number of distinct
services developed by CareTech to support the strategic vision of its clients.

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ALPHARETTA , Ga. The group provides full-service diagnostic and
interventional radiology, including ultrasound , CAT scan, magnetic
resonance imaging, mammography, nuclear medicine, pediatrics, vascular
and interventional services.
"Today's hospitals are increasingly using technology to enhance both the
patient and clinician's experience, building rapport and encouraging loyalty
with two critical audiences," said CareTech Solutions President and Chief
Executive Officer James Giordano."
In addition to WebCare and its core offering of information technology
management, CareTech offers health information management (HIM) services
including medical records management; EMR planning and implementation; Coding
and Case Mix Index analysis; transcription management; staffing; release of
information; HIPAA compliance audits and JCAHO/HFAP readiness assessments; and
CableCare(TM), structured cabling services to connect voice, data and wireless
equipment, including complete structure cabling system planning, coordination
of planning and implementation, installation and ongoing support .

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The 28 radiologists perform more
than 280,000 procedures annually.
Norbash added, "Always willing to go the extra mile to meet our
needs and add a personal touch, Per-Se facilitated a seamless and
profitable implementation with efficient and effective results.com

Boston University Medical Center Radiologists Inc. "With the addition of our Web services offering, now
more than ever, CareTech provides the technology and support for hospitals to
offer the highest level of patient care possible , in the most efficient and
cost-effective ways possible.

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Per-Se is providing the radiologists with accounts receivable
management services, coding expertise and physician education to help
ensure accurate information capture. "We were extremely pleased not to experience a dip in
cash flow throughout the implementation process," said Dr. Norbash.com .

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"We were looking for a credible billing provider with robust
information systems that could help consolidate and streamline our
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CareTech Solutions Launches Web Services Offering for Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

Distinct offering represents hospital IT management firm's turnkey Web
capabilities and ongoing commitment to meeting customer need

TROY, Mich., a
healthcare information technology (IT) and health information management (HIM)
outsourcing company, has announced the launch of WebCare(TM), a distinct
service offering supporting hospitals and healthcare systems' online
capabilities .

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"CareTech's WebCare offering is dedicated
to meeting those objectives and reflects our customer's desire to
differentiate their organization through technology.

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"In fact, for the month of February, we actually had record cash
collections, with our revenue being up nearly 45 percent above the
same month last year. Connective Healthcare
intelligence for physicians uses a combination of innovative
technology, best practices and business intelligence that streamlines
revenue cycle management processes to speed reimbursement for a
variety of clinical specialties.
"When physicians and patients are better connected, each is able to
utilize their time more efficiently and communicate more effectively, helping
to improve the quality of care," said CareTech Solutions WebCare Director
Christopher Catallo.

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Per-Se's outsourcing approach for physicians focuses on
compliance, coding and documentation accuracy and increasing cash
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This education program was critical to the radiologists
because of increasing procedure volume within the radiology
department.

Established in 1915, Boston University Medical Center
Radiologists, Inc., CareTech Solutions, Inc. Group
users are able to retrieve the most current information from anywhere, freeing
up time to meet with patients and greatly reducing information inconsistency
and legal liabilities by providing round-the-clock access to the most recent
healthcare findings.

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Per-Se's Connective
Healthcare solutions help reduce administrative expenses, increase
revenue and accelerate the movement of funds to benefit providers ,
payers and patients. Various operation levels allow each client
to choose the amount of site support required; WebCare's offerings can be
hosted and maintained by CareTech, or implemented at client sites. Based in Troy, Mich.

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, which represents the Department of Radiology at
Boston Medical Center, is using the Company's comprehensive reporting
and billing management solutions to accelerate reimbursement. "With its comprehensive reporting
capabilities and business intelligence solutions , Per-Se was the
perfect fit."
Per-Se's Physician Services team also has provided an education
program to the radiologists and residents to raise awareness about how
more complete clinical documentation translates into better
reimbursement.

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Per-Se's unique
team of operations managers , regulatory specialists and certified
coders with specialty-specific reimbursement expertise guides
physicians through the business complexities of healthcare to help
increase revenue and decrease costs. Its group communications resource
provides hospital clinicians or independent physician groups with a
centralized, permission-based, password-protected resource that is fully
accessible from any Internet connection.

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From
interactive registration modules and secure portals to view consultation
information, to online bill payment, WebCare's products and services help
providers keep patients better informed and in control of their own health.

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In addition,
Per-Se's electronic financial and operating reports will help these
radiologists to improve billing, increase cash flow and to focus more
time on delivering care."
WebCare's turnkey, Web-based products and services reduce cost and improve
efficiency, communication and productivity.

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"Per-Se brings all
of these things to the table and more because of the company's
radiology depth, proven expertise and knowledge in the academic arena
is unmatched," said Dr. For more
information please visit: http://www.

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About Connective Healthcare Solutions for Physicians

The leading provider of business management outsourcing services,
Per-Se's Physician Services division helps physicians achieve their
income potential with Connective Healthcare solutions.

About Per-Se Technologies

Per-Se Technologies (Nasdaq: PSTI) is the leader in Connective
Healthcare. Portals provide quick, easy and
secure access to such critical data as financial figures, legal and
legislative updates and professional education opportunities, as well as
secured forums and bulletin board postings for group communication ., CareTech
Solutions offers clients expert services in virtually every facet of
information technology from implementing emerging technologies to supporting
day-to-day IT and HIM operations for hospitals nationally.

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Per-Se implemented business services for the radiologists in less
than 90 days. has contracted
with Per-Se's Physician Services division.

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CareTech's Web services benefit the patient community as well.

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