FEATURE STORY
Minimizing Medical Claims Disputes
Both healthcare Providers and Payers agree that too much administrative time and financial resources are being dedicated to dealing with medical claims and billing disputes. Hygeia recommends adjustments to certain business procedures that will help Payers minimize the number of claim disputes, saving time and money.

HYGEIA NEWS
Hygeia Welcomes New Client - International Assistance Group
Hygeia expands global client base with the signing of a contract with The International Assistance Group, the managing body for a worldwide network of independent assistance companies.

Hygeia Wins 2004 CIO Award
Hygeia is a 2004 recipient of CIO Magazine's 'Agile 100' award for our demonstrated commitment to leading edge use of information technology.

PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT
HCA East Florida Hospitals
The largest hospital group in the U.S., HCA has 42 Florida hospitals including Aventura Hospital and Medical Center and Cedars Medical Center.

A Birth Center
A Birth Center is the only state licensed birth center located in South Florida.

MARKET WATCH
2004 U.S. Medical Centers of Excellence - The Honor Roll
When U.S. News & World Report identifies the top hospitals in 17 specialties every year, a handful (only 14 this year) are singled out as Honor Roll providers & hospitals that excelled not in one or two specialties but in six or more.

Traffic in Emergency Rooms Continues To Rise
An increase in utilization rates is reported in the latest statistics released in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Conferences, Books and Websites including Hygeia's conference schedule

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