Kendall Regional Medical Center Selects ProVation Medical Software for Procedure Documentation and Coding

MINNEAPOLIS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Kendall Regional Medical Center has selected its ProVation® MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding.

“We are pleased that they have selected ProVation software, which combines rich data reporting and quality tracking capabilities, to document and measure the effectiveness of procedures performed at their facility.”

ProVation MD software, available in a full range of medical specialties, replaces dictation and transcription and allows physicians to efficiently document procedures at the point of care. ProVation software produces complete, coding-ready and image-enhanced procedure notes that result in greater efficiency, increased profitability and clinician satisfaction.

Kendall Regional Medical Center, located in Miami, is a full-service healthcare facility providing services to greater Miami and beyond. The medical center offers specialty services including maternity, pediatric, ER, rehabilitation, an orthopedic and spine institute as well as the Kendall Regional Medical Center Heart and Vascular Institute. It has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission.

“Kendall Regional Medical Center is committed to building a healthier community by providing high quality healthcare,” said Arvind Subramanian, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions division. “We are pleased that they have selected ProVation software, which combines rich data reporting and quality tracking capabilities, to document and measure the effectiveness of procedures performed at their facility.”

About ProVation Medical

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