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CollaborateMD Extends Medical Office Efficiency and Automation

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CollaborateMD Helps Reduce CO2 Production

Cloud Solution Reduce Servers, Paper, Electricity Consumption and CO2 Production

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

CollaborateMD, a leading provider of cloud medical billing software for physician offices and medical billing services, today announced details on how their solution is helping save the environment by reducing energy consumption and paper usage, which is resulting in significant savings for their customers, while doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint.

CollaborateMD runs and operates a cloud medical office solution that requires only a computer with Internet access. CollaborateMD customers no longer need a PC dedicated to running the practice management application and database. Today any PC in the office can be setup to share files and printers and completely removes the need for a dedicated server. By removing a 500 watt dedicated server, running 24/7, an office could reduce their energy consumption by an estimated 4,000 kilowatts annually. The energy reduction would result in an estimated $400 annual savings in utility costs and a reduced carbon dioxide output by 5,000 pounds.

In addition to less hardware, the CollaborateMD medical office software helps reduce the amount of energy and paper consumed by increasing the amount of claims sent electronically versus claims being printed and mailed. In the past several years, CollaborateMD has helped reduce their customer’s percentage of paper claims to 7% from 12%. The 5% savings equates to an estimated reduction of 24,000 pieces of paper a month, plus envelopes, electricity powering printers and sorters, USPS machines and vehicles, and airline fuel.

“Over 6,000 people are sharing access to our six servers. We are proud that our service helps customers be more cost efficient and productive, while helping reduce energy consumption,” said Douglas Kegler, CEO and Founder, CollaborateMD. “I sleep better at night knowing that CollaborateMD helps our customers achieve their business objectives, of reducing cost and waste, while helping our environment become healthier.”

About CollaborateMD

Since 1999, CollaborateMD’s cloud healthcare solution is game changing factor on how medical businesses manage their medical practice and medical billing. CollaborateMD’s 100% Java solution, with its simplicity, ANSI 5010 compliant, affordable monthly fees, and 99% clean claim rate allow thousands of medical providers to see a true return on investment. CollaborateMD customers enjoy fast implementation, exceptional and unlimited support and most importantly, increased office efficiency and reduced accounts-receivable. For more information, visit http://www.CollaborateMD.com or call 888.348.8457.

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Fred Underhill
CollaborateMD
407-902-2960
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CollaborateMD Helps Reduce CO2 Production

Cloud Solution Reduce Servers, Paper, Electricity Consumption and CO2 Production

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

CollaborateMD, a leading provider of cloud medical billing software for physician offices and medical billing services, today announced details on how their solution is helping save the environment by reducing energy consumption and paper usage, which is resulting in significant savings for their customers, while doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint.

CollaborateMD runs and operates a cloud medical office solution that requires only a computer with Internet access. CollaborateMD customers no longer need a PC dedicated to running the practice management application and database. Today any PC in the office can be setup to share files and printers and completely removes the need for a dedicated server. By removing a 500 watt dedicated server, running 24/7, an office could reduce their energy consumption by an estimated 4,000 kilowatts annually. The energy reduction would result in an estimated $400 annual savings in utility costs and a reduced carbon dioxide output by 5,000 pounds.

In addition to less hardware, the CollaborateMD medical office software helps reduce the amount of energy and paper consumed by increasing the amount of claims sent electronically versus claims being printed and mailed. In the past several years, CollaborateMD has helped reduce their customer’s percentage of paper claims to 7% from 12%. The 5% savings equates to an estimated reduction of 24,000 pieces of paper a month, plus envelopes, electricity powering printers and sorters, USPS machines and vehicles, and airline fuel.

“Over 6,000 people are sharing access to our six servers. We are proud that our service helps customers be more cost efficient and productive, while helping reduce energy consumption,” said Douglas Kegler, CEO and Founder, CollaborateMD. “I sleep better at night knowing that CollaborateMD helps our customers achieve their business objectives, of reducing cost and waste, while helping our environment become healthier.”

About CollaborateMD

Since 1999, CollaborateMD’s cloud healthcare solution is game changing factor on how medical businesses manage their medical practice and medical billing. CollaborateMD’s 100% Java solution, with its simplicity, ANSI 5010 compliant, affordable monthly fees, and 99% clean claim rate allow thousands of medical providers to see a true return on investment. CollaborateMD customers enjoy fast implementation, exceptional and unlimited support and most importantly, increased office efficiency and reduced accounts-receivable. For more information, visit http://www.CollaborateMD.com or call 888.348.8457.

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Fred Underhill
CollaborateMD
407-902-2960
Email Information

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) Enters Voluntary Education Partnership With U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

TAMPA, Fla. , Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly School®, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) has been approved for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Program. Under the terms of this program, eligible servicemembers may apply military tuition assistance benefits toward UMA’s online healthcare degrees.

UMA is committed to providing education opportunities for Armed Forces personnel and has implemented numerous military-friendly policies. While servicemembers have been able to use military tuition assistance benefits at UMA since January 2011 , recent policy changes to the DoD Voluntary Education Programs now require educational institutions to have a Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on file with the DoD. The signed agreement between UMA and the DoD Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness means that UMA is officially recognized as a participating institution under the Voluntary Education Partnership.

As stated in the Voluntary Education Partnership MoU, the DoD regards military tuition benefits as a “strategic investment” that helps servicemembers accomplish their mission within the Armed Forces and successfully return to civilian life afterward*. Under the DoD Joint Uniform Tuition Assistance program, eligible servicemembers may receive up to $4,500 per fiscal year – at a rate of $250 per semester hour or $166.67 per quarter hour – toward the cost of tuition.

Brian Braggs , Director of Military and Veteran Affairs at Ultimate Medical Academy, reaffirmed the school’s enduring commitment to military students. “UMA has a long history of providing quality healthcare education programs to the men and women of the Armed Forces. By entering into a Voluntary Education Partnership with the Department of Defense, we have ensured our ongoing ability to serve these students, as we will be able to continue accepting their military tuition assistance benefits when the DoD policy changes take effect in 2012,” he explained.

“Tuition assistance plays a key role in helping to make postsecondary education affordable for military students, while UMA’s online healthcare degree programs help make their education goals attainable – no matter where they’re stationed or living,” remarked Braggs. “We’re proud to support servicemembers in their pursuit of associate degrees and healthcare certification, and our faculty and staff remain dedicated to preparing them for employment in the allied health field.”

In addition to accepting military tuition assistance, UMA offers a number of other benefits that have contributed to its recognition as a Military Friendly School. These advantages include:

• Special tuition pricing for active-duty servicemembers, guard, reserves and veterans, as well as spouses and qualifying dependents of active-duty military
• Waived registration fee
• Patriot Grant to cover the cost of books
• Credit transfers for eligible military experience

Military students can choose from a variety of UMA healthcare training and degree programs online. Options include Associate of Science degrees in Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Technology, Healthcare Management and Spa Management, as well as a Health Sciences associate degree with a choice of concentrations : Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Office and Billing Specialist, and Pharmacy Technician.

For more information on UMA’s healthcare degree programs and military-friendly policies, visit http://www.ultimatemedical.edu.

About Ultimate Medical Academy

Founded in 1994 and located in Florida , Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers dynamic healthcare training and degree programs that empower students to enter and advance within the growing allied health field. UMA is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and dedicated to providing a superior education in a supportive, professional and ethical environment. With locations in Tampa and Clearwater as well as online healthcare programs, UMA has helped thousands of students launch healthcare careers in Florida and beyond.

For information on student graduation rates, retention and placement rates, and student financial obligations, visit www.ultimatemedical.edu/consumerinfo.

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* Department of Defense. Instruction: Voluntary Education Programs. “Appendix to Enclosure 3: Figure 1.” http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/132225p.pdf

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Tricia Wong
Director of Marketing
Ultimate Medical Academy
Phone: 813-676-1646

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