News Archive
October 18, 2010
Apollo Health Street to Provide System Conversion Services for
Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia
Conshohocken, Penn. – Apollo Health Street, a developer of world-class solutions that tackle
healthcare's toughest financial challenges, announced today a new agreement with Grady
Memorial Hospital, the flagship of Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia.
Apollo is supplying legacy conversion services to Grady Memorial, which consists of resolving
patient accounts on the existing health information system. By utilizing Apollo's proprietary
technology, the partnership allows Grady to focus on converting its operations to a new patient
accounting application without compromising cash flow during this period of technological
transformation.
"We know Apollo's expertise in managing legacy conversions will help minimize the operational
expense of phasing out of one system while implementing a new one," said Shaunta Vaughn,
senior director of revenue cycle enhancement at Grady. "We will also be able to focus on fine-tuning the new platform and avoid costly delays that could negatively affect our cash
collections."
Added Karen Ferrell, president and CEO for Apollo Health Street: "Providers recognize the
value that Apollo brings to the table during a system conversion — a well-trained partner
resolving all 'legacy' accounts while maintaining cash flow at a critical time. This partnership
allows the hospital to focus on end-user training, data flow redesign, and overall system
readiness."
About Grady Health System
Grady Health System is one of the largest public health systems in the United States. Grady
consists of the 953-bed Grady Memorial Hospital, nine neighborhood health centers, Crestview
Health & Rehabilitation Center - and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, which
is operated as a Children's affiliate.
With its nationally acclaimed Emergency Care Center and Burn Unit, Grady Health System has
the only level I trauma center in the region and serves as the 911 ambulance provider for the
city of Atlanta. The state's only Poison Center is housed at Grady, as well.
The Diabetes Detection & Control Center, Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Primary Stroke Center and Avon Foundation Comprehensive Breast Center are also notable components of the health system. Moreover, Grady's Infectious Disease Program was named one of the top three HIV/AIDS outpatient clinics in the country.
Other exceptional medical services include Grady's Regional Perinatal Center and its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Primary Care Center, a dedicated 60 Plus service line for older adults, Teen Services, and the Rape Crisis Center.
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