The Medical Center at Bowling Green Selects ProVation Medical Software for Structured Cardiology Reporting and Coding

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — (December 4, 2014) — Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that The Medical Center at Bowling Green has selected its ProVation^® Medical software for structured reporting and coding in its cardiac catheterization labs.

ProVation MD Cardiology is the only dedicated structured reporting and coding solution that improves clinical communication and efficiency within and outside the cath lab. Backed by an extensive library of medical content and driven by the unparalleled DocuDiagram feature, the system allows cardiologists to document even the most complex procedures quickly and completely. By automatically applying the appropriate reimbursement codes and disseminating critical procedural information, ProVation MD Cardiology maximizes reimbursement, reduces costs and streamlines quality reporting while improving clinical communication and care coordination.

Located in Bowling Green, Ky., the 337-bed The Medical Center at Bowling Green is part of the Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC). It offers the only open heart surgery program in Kentucky’s southcentral region and features a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab that is a vital tool in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. In addition to its Joint Commission accreditation, The Medical Center is accredited as a Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

“The Medical Center at Bowling Green has an 88-year history of excellence in patient care, with an emphasis on world-class cardiovascular services,” said David Del Toro, Vice President and General Manager, Clinical Documentation, Wolters Kluwer Health, Clinical Solutions. “We are honored that ProVation MD has been selected to enable structured reporting and coding in the cath lab at The Medical Center.”

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About Wolters Kluwer Health

Wolters Kluwer Health is a leading global provider of information, business intelligence and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry. Serving more than 150 countries worldwide, clinicians rely on Wolters Kluwer Health’s market leading information-enabled tools and software solutions throughout their professional careers from training to research to practice. Major brands include Health Language^®, Lexicomp^®, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Medicom^®, Medi-Span^®, Medknow, Ovid^®, Pharmacy OneSource^®, ProVation^® Medical and UpToDate^®.

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