Ingenix Solutions in Healthcare

Overview

• Ingenix provides clinicians and administrators access to up-to-date information.
• This access creates efficiencies in healthcare delivery.

Patient Case: John

• Patient Profile: 48-year-old John, appears healthy.
• Incident: John collapses during a morning run, suspected heart attack.

Emergency Room Process

1. Notification: Emergency department nurse notified of John's arrival.
2. Initial Actions:
   • Nurse accesses EDie Pulse Check system.
   • Documents treatment and reserves a critical care bed.
3. Triage Evaluation:
   • Upon arrival, minimal information needed from John.
   • Automatic data sent to EDie Pulse Check to expedite treatment.

Medical History Review

• ER Physician:
  • Reviews John’s complete medical history via Elysium Health Information Exchange.
  • Notes recent prescription for Lipitor and past angiogram results.
  • Recommends cardiac catheterization.

Procedure Preparation

• Anesthesia Assessment:
  • Anesthesiologist reviews airway history in Pre-op Manager.
  • Documents anesthesia assessment and care plan.
• Cath Lab Procedure:
  • Cardiac catheterization performed under conscious sedation.
  • Anesthesia Manager captures vital signs and medication administered.
• Surgery Decision:
  • Severe blockage found, recommendation for coronary artery bypass surgery.
  • Case scheduled using Piasa Surgery Manager.

Surgery Process

• OR Preparation:
  • OR staff reviews John’s pre-op history and assessment.
  • Supplies needed for surgery are automatically pulled using integrated systems.
• Documentation:
  • OR Manager generates integrated nursing and anesthesia records.
  • Focus on patient care rather than manual data entry.

Post-Operation Care

• Critical Care Transfer:
  • Cardiac care unit staff notified of John's progress.
  • Critical information available to prepare for his arrival.
• Ongoing Monitoring:
  • Cardiologist uses Critical Care Manager for round-the-clock observation.
  • Accesses information remotely.

Claim Management

• Patient Financial Record:
  • Care Medic Claims Management Solution connects information into a single record.
  • Provides John with a summary of out-of-pocket costs and insurance coverage.
  • Staff can track claim activity and perform related account tasks.

Conclusion

• Ingenix improves quality and efficiency in healthcare.
• Enhances patient experience through comprehensive solutions.