Newkirk is a leading provider of member pre- and post-enrollment, member retention, and provider communications for managed care organizations, third party administrators, and self-funded plans. Our online publishing systems and cost-efficient communications will give your organization an edge from enrollment through retention. For more information, visit www.newkirk.com or call 518-862-3323.

Optimetra assists healthcare organizations in securing and implementing new public sector business. We specialize in Medicaid Managed Care and our services include:

• Competitive analysis and market positioning
• Leadership and development of proposal responses
• Strategic and operational solution planning
• Implementation planning and project management
• Project management education and training

VARIS® provides highly targeted overpayment identification services for payers who utilize the DRG payment methodology for acute inpatient claims payment.  VARIS' proprietary processes and team of certified health information professionals finds errors not detected by claims editing software.  Returning financial resources is imperative for success in this dynamic environment.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers is the premier network and resource for state CIOs and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The primary state government members are senior officials who have executive level and statewide responsibility for information technology leadership. State officials who are involved in agency level information technology management may participate as state members. Representatives from other public sector and non-profit organizations may also participate as associate members. Private sector firms may join as corporate members and participate in the Corporate Leadership Council. For more information about NASCIO visit www.nascio.org.

Published in partnership with HIMSS, Healthcare IT News is the industry’s leading news source, providing healthcare IT and other executives the information they need to implement and harness technology as a means to enhance patient care. Jesse H. Neal award-winning coverage includes clinical and business IT strategies, regulatory updates, and vendor and provider news. Content is published in print and online, as well as through mobile and social media platforms. Healthcare IT News is read on all media platforms by IT management, C-suite and general management, and clinical executives at hospitals, large group practices, ambulatory care facilities, home health organizations, payers and more.