“Technology will speed up improvements in medicine” – Jacksonville Business Journal
Ted Willich and E.A.R.L.® were featured in a recent JBJ article on healthcare technology. The article discusses the possibilities offered by new advancements in genomics, surgical procedures and data technology, including electronic medical records and data analytics. Willich is quoted in the article, explaining the benefits of MDI’s Viewpoint Analytics along with a screenshot and description of E.A.R.L.®
Healthcare solutions company awarded a five-year contract to provide medical staffing and credentialing services for federal agencies.
Ponte Vedra, FL – August 20, 2010
MDI, a healthcare solutions company, has been awarded a five-year contract from the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide healthcare staffing services through the Department of Veteran Affairs National Acquisition Center (NAC). The GSA Schedule award offers a fast, easy and effective vehicle for contracting with the federal government.
MDI was awarded the contract to provide healthcare staffing services through the NAC, the largest combined contracting entity within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The NAC is responsible for supporting the healthcare requirements of the VA as well as the needs for other government agencies.
MDI received the award after a complex evaluation and approval process in which the GSA assessed the company’s services, organizational structure, performance history and a variety of other criteria. This process ensures the company is capable of providing effective, efficient and secure services for federal agencies.
“We are very pleased and excited to be awarded the Federal Supply Schedule 621I,” said Matt Richards, President of MDI Government Operations. “This award allows us to expand our service to other government customers and allows contract officers an easy way to access services they need.”
“MDI’s services are in demand, especially in the Federal Departments of Veteran Affairs and Health and Human Services, and we intend to provide them with the same high standards that we’ve set over 18 years of working with the government.”
MDI has been building and managing healthcare networks for federal, state and other related agencies since 1992. Existing networks cover the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Bureau of Land Management, and the Department of Corrections for various states.
This award allows other government customers an easy and effective vehicle for obtaining medical staffing and credentialing services from MDI.
Contact MDI for more information on bids and contracting.
Contract Number: V797P-7278A
Jacksonville healthcare technology company earns NIST SP800 certification for secure healthcare data warehousing.
August 17, 2010 – Ponte Vedra, Florida
MDI, a healthcare technology and data management company in Ponte Vedra, Florida, has recently been awarded security certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The NIST has certified that MDI’s healthcare data warehousing and analytics solutions meet the security requirements of SP 800-53, the catalog of security controls and technical guidelines for protecting federal information and information systems.
This certification provides assurance to organizations that their data warehousing solution is secured to the highest standards. The arduous certification process was extensive, time consuming, and required a tremendous amount of effort by the IT Development and Administration teams. The company is pleased to have achieved this certification as it is a recognized symbol that protected patient data information is secure.
“This is an important certification for us, and our team has worked hard to ensure we meet the strictest U.S. government standards for data security,” said Ted Willich, President of MDI’s Commercial Operations. “Receiving the NIST certification not only reassures our customers that their private data is secure and accessible, it also opens door for more growth into emerging healthcare data technologies.”
NIST Special Publication 800-53 provides guidelines for managing the configuration of information system architectures and associated components for secure processing, storing, and transmitting of information. MDI’s evaluation and certification was based upon applying technical, managerial and operational controls to MDI’s data warehousing facility and services.
Jacksonville healthcare technology and data warehouse company names long-time board member to Medical Director position
Ponte Vedra, FL – August 18, 2010
MDI, a healthcare technology and data warehousing company in Ponte Vedra, today introduced Dr. Rudolf Bickel as their new Corporate Medical Director.
Dr. Bickel has served on the company’s board for more than 15 years, providing guidance and advice on clinical issues for MDI’s clients in the federal government and public sector. His role as Corporate Medical Director will include the ongoing development and testing of MDI’s Viewpoint Analytics, a powerful data warehouse and claims reporting service for corporate clients.
Dr. Bickel’s clinical and care management expertise will be instrumental in the ongoing success of MDI’s Viewpoint Analytics platform. Built on a state-of-the-art data warehouse, Viewpoint Analytics uses dimensional data modeling to create powerful healthcare reports and visualizations. Dr. Bickel is helping oversee the development and testing of new reporting features that will help clients better understand their healthcare data to make more informed decisions about future benefits plans and spending.
“We are excited that Dr. Bickel has taken a more active role in the development of our clinical reporting capabilities,” said Ted Willich, President of MDI. “His background and experience in establishing care management programs for a range of organizations is of tremendous value to our efforts.”
Dr. Bickel has founded and served as a medical director at several successful medical practices throughout the Mid-Atlantic over his 30 year career as a practicing physician. He has also held consultant positions with a number of healthcare technology oriented-companies including Cybermedix Inc. and PHP Healthcare Corporation.
Dr. Bickel is also a retired Colonel in the United States Air Force Medical Corps with more than 20 years experience in the public sector, including: Chairman of the Primary Care Department at Andrews AFB, Chief of Healthcare Requirements under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, and key staff positions for the Office of the Surgeon General (USAF), Tri-Service Medical Information Systems Office and USAF School of Aerospace Medicine.
Dr. Bickel is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and a graduate with distinction of the University of Michigan.
We’re proud to announce that the Jacksonville Business Journal has selected our own CFO, Fallon Gorman, as an “Ultimate CFO”!
The Ultimate CFO Awards recognize area financial officers for leadership in changing business models, core accounting and reporting, as well as management of people, systems and technology. Ultimate CFO’s are selected from nominations made by readers of the Jacksonville Business Journal.
Gorman will be featured in a special section of the September 17th issue of the Business Journal. Winners will also be honored during a luncheon on Thursday, September 16th at the Marriott Southpoint.
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on is vital in today’s marketplace, not just as a record, but a means to gauge future trends. Nowhere is this more important than the healthcare industry. Today, medical information is no longer centralized to a hospital setting. On the contrary, healthcare has become highly decentralized in terms of patient services as well as service processing. One particular area witnessing significant growth is claims processing.
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Healthcare technology and services company in Ponte Vedra, Florida has attained top certification in business intelligence, custom web development, data management solutions and Software Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Business Process from Microsoft Corporation.
Leading healthcare technology solutions company, MDI has been endorsed as a Gold Certified Partner by Microsoft Corporation. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner program recognizes companies with the highest levels of reliability, experience and capabilities in various technological fields. MDI has earned Gold Certification in business intelligence, custom web development, data management solutions, Software Oriented Architecture and Business Process.
MDI was founded in 1992, combining a unique provider network model with innovative technology to help employers better manage healthcare spending. Today, MDI works alongside payers, self-funded employers and government agencies to create healthcare solutions that improve quality of care and provide actionable information for faster, more informed business decisions.
To achieve Microsoft Gold Certification Partner status, MDI had to demonstrate superior capability in each specialized Competency. The Microsoft Competencies help differentiate a partner’s capabilities in various technologies and business fields, so customers can better choose service providers. MDI has been Gold Certified in the following competencies:
- Business Intelligence: including data storage and management, performance management, query, reporting and analysis, and information delivery.
- Custom Web Development Solutions: focused on delivering web-enabled software and technology solutions
- Data Management Solutions: specializing in applications to capture, analyze and manage business data
- Software Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Business Process: including the design, deployment and customization of business process management solutions and enterprise integration
“We’re really proud of this recognition from Microsoft,” said David Darnell, VP of Software Research and Development at MDI. “Our talented programmers and software designers are constantly improving our existing products and creating new solutions for our customers. It’s great to know that Microsoft sees that work and recognizes their talent.”
Learn more about MDI’s healthcare technology solutions at www.MedInt.com.
ABOUT MDI
MDI creates practical healthcare and data solutions for self-funded employers and government agencies seeking control over rising healthcare costs. Through Carepoint provider networks and Viewpoint claims data technology, MDI creates personalized solutions that increase efficiency, improve quality of care and manage future costs for payers, providers and end-users. Combining innovative technology with dedicated customer service, MDI empowers customers with unmatched flexibility in healthcare budget management.
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Healthcare technology and services company in Ponte Vedra, Florida completes major brand overhaul to update its image and reflect a shift in its core business to technology.
MDI, a leading healthcare technology solutions company, recently launched a new brand, marketing materials and corporate website. Previously operating under two key brands—MDI Government Healthcare Solutions for public entities and MDI Healthcare Solutions for corporate accounts—the company has combined all operations and services under the single brand of MDI. To lead this rebranding and restructuring process, MDI enlisted the help of IF marketing & advertising, a full-service agency located in Georgetown, Texas.
Established in 1992, MDI is a leader in integrated healthcare management services, including national provider networks with advanced technology to help clients manage their spending and improve the quality of their care. With extensive experience in the public sector, MDI began offering comprehensive healthcare solutions to the corporate market in 2009.
MDI Holdings, Inc., the parent company to both MDI Government Healthcare Solutions and MDI Healthcare Solutions, began the rebranding process after more than a decade of continuous growth, acquisition and new product development. By combining all operations under the name MDI, the company can establish a clear, memorable presence in the healthcare market.
This rebranding process included new logo development, strategic messaging and positioning, as well as new product names and logos. MDI products include Carepoint CPNTM, custom provider networks built to each employer’s unique needs and Viewpoint claims data technology. Within the Viewpoint family, MDI offers Claims Assessment and Claims Monitoring, to help employers and payers manage coding errors and overpayments. And MDI’s flagship technology is Viewpoint Analytics, a powerful claims data reporting and predictive analysis tool that provides unmatched accessibility and understanding of patient claims data with the ability to predict and account for future healthcare spending.
In addition to the new corporate and product branding, IF marketing & advertising also helped MDI develop a new, all-inclusive corporate website. MDI’s new site (www.MedInt.com) provides detailed information on the company’s comprehensive solutions for government agencies, self-funded employers, healthcare payers and consultants, as well as each of the company’s products and services.
“We’re thrilled to launch the new brand identity for MDI,” said Ted Willich, President of MDI. “The messaging and website may be new, but they capture the philosophies and beliefs that have been a part of MDI from the very beginning: innovation, flexibility and personalized service for our customers.”
ABOUT MDI
MDI creates practical healthcare and data solutions for self-funded employers and government agencies seeking control over rising healthcare costs. Through Carepoint provider networks and Viewpoint claims data technology, MDI creates personalized solutions that increase efficiency, improve quality of care and manage future costs for payers, providers and end-users. Combining innovative technology with dedicated customer service, MDI empowers customers with unmatched flexibility in healthcare budget management.
ABOUT IF MARKETING & ADVERTISING
IF marketing & advertising is a rapidly growing full-service marketing company, based in Georgetown, Texas, that combines innovative designs, strategic leadership, and up front accountability to deliver traditional and Internet marketing solutions. Leveraging marketing expertise and trendsetting creativity, IF helps clients build brand strategy and market presence that generates qualified demand and quantifiable results. IF provides innovative marketing solutions to businesses from start-up to Fortune 500.
PONTE VEDRA, Fla., — MDI Healthcare Solutions, based in Ponte Vedra, Florida announced today that the second-generation E.A.R.L.® , part of the MDI Analytics Suite, will be featured in the keynote address at Microsoft’s MIX10, The Next Web Now Conference in Las Vegas on Monday, March 15th. (http://live.visitmix.com) The MDI Analytics Suite is a collection of practical data visualization and analytics solutions for the complex healthcare environment. E.A.R.L.® (Empowered Analysis and Reporting Log) was created with Microsoft Silverlight, a browser plug-in that powers rich interactive experiences through Web, desktop and mobile applications.
“Our customers have been using the E.A.R.L.® technology for almost two years,” said MDI Healthcare Solutions President Ted Willich. “We have been working on this latest iteration for the better part of 2009, and what we’ve created is a detailed graphic representation of data that up until now has been very hard to understand. To be recognized at this very important gathering of industry professionals is very gratifying.”
E.A.R.L.® is a user-friendly graphic tool that visualizes a patient’s medical history, including diagnoses, claims and pharmacy information. Through an interactive visual interpretation of the human body, users are able to review claim-supported patient history at a glance. Color identifies the severity of the affected organs, bones, and other areas within the body, allowing customers to quickly identify high-risk situations and manage future healthcare costs. E.A.R.L.® is accessed through a secure portal by MDI’s customers, protecting patient identity and privacy.
The second-generation E.A.R.L.® is part of the company’s newly launched MDI Analytics Suite, which allows users to analyze and manipulate data to manage current and future healthcare costs in an easy-to-use, flexible, web-based reporting gateway. MDI’s driven staff, along with Silverlight’s rapid development capabilities, made it possible to create and implement this revolutionary product in a very short timeframe. (Check out Microsoft Silverlight’s Customers Light up the Web video here featuring E.A.R.L.®)
“Silverlight enables a variety of business application scenarios, and Microsoft looks forward to seeing how the healthcare industry will benefit from MDI Healthcare Solutions’ new Silverlight-based E.A.R.L.® technology,” said Steve Sklepowich, director for Silverlight at Microsoft Corp. “E.A.R.L.® is a great example of how companies can use Silverlight to power rich, line of business applications that provide users with an efficient, visual way to interpret data.”
The MDI Analytics Suite also includes powerful health data analysis tools that make a variety of standard and customizable reports available to assist in decision-making and understanding medical claims data.
