QS/1 Selects ABILITY Network for Automated Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) Verification Services

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABILITY Network Inc ®, the nation’s largest and most secure web-based health network, announced that QS/1 Data Systems has selected ABILITY TOGETHER Access to provide web based automated verification of Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) and Same and Similar lookups to its DME supplier customers.

“We continue to advance this important functionality to improve communication efficiencies and reduce cost within the healthcare industry.”

“We selected ABILITY as our partner to deliver automated CMN and Same and Similar lookups to our DME supplier customers because of their continued commitment to deliver products that bring efficiency and value to our customers. Additionally, ABILITY understands our industry and is a great working partner,” said Chris Kinard, Legal Regulatory / HME Market Analyst for QS/1 Data Systems.

“ABILITY is excited to offer CMN and Same and Similar lookups via our secure web based ABILITY portal. We have been observing our partners in the marketplace building customer facing tools. By working with ABILITY, they can focus on their clients. Our partners trust us to help them achieve their goals,” said Bud Meadows, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ABILITY. “We continue to advance this important functionality to improve communication efficiencies and reduce cost within the healthcare industry.”

ABILITY’s TOGETHER Access allows users to instantly access critical Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) and Same and Similar lookups by keying in just a few pieces of information --providing the ability to verify this data over a secure internet connection as opposed to slow and time-consuming IVR systems or antiquated green screen applications enhances workflow and streamlines operations for DME suppliers.

“This is a good example of one of our partners leveraging the intelligence in our network to provide better insight to their caregivers, ultimately helping improve the patient experience. We’re delighted to help power the healthcare ecosystem and appreciate the trust that our partners, like QS/1, place in the ABILITY Network every day,” said Mark Briggs, ABILITY CEO.

About ABILITY Network ®
ABILITY is making a difference with innovative products and services that ensure patients have a better healthcare experience every day. Our commitment to excellence has served us well over a decade providing hospitals, clinics, home health care agencies, physician groups, hospices, DME providers and skilled nursing facilities a new transformational healthcare platform to simplify complex workflow processes, enhance administrative efficiencies and improve patient safety and clinical awareness. ABILITY is working with and listening to our customers; elevating the healthcare conversation to improve care delivery. Follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

About QS/1:
QS/1, is a complete healthcare automation solution provider, serves HME businesses and pharmacies. QS/1 is a division of the JM Smith Corporation, the fourth largest privately held company in South Carolina. For additional information about QS/1, visit the website at www.qs1.com or call 1-800-231-7776.