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MINNEAPOLIS -- ProVation(R) Medical announced today that Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center has selected ProVation(R) MD software for Gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding compliance.

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center is a 490-bed Magnet facility located in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera McKennan is a member of Avera Health, a regional healthcare family with more than 100 locations in eastern South Dakota and neighboring states. In 2003 and 2004, the hospital was recognized as a Distinguished Clinical Hospital by HealthGrades, a leading healthcare rating organization.

ProVation(R) MD software for multi-specialty procedure documentation and coding compliance replaces the current dictation/transcription approach and streamlines the coding and billing process. Driven by deep medical content, ProVation MD allows clinicians to quickly and completely document medical procedures and apply the appropriate CPT and ICD codes, as well as CCI edits.

"Avera McKennan is committed to making individuals and communities healthier," said David Kapaska, DO, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs. "As a not-for-profit organization, we strive to use our resources as efficiently as possible. A software solution like ProVation MD, which establishes efficient, streamlined workflows and ensures that procedure documentation is complete and coding is compliant, better enables us to meet this objective."

"Avera McKennan has been a regional healthcare leader for almost a century," said Mark Wagner, President and CEO, ProVation Medical. "We are pleased to add them to the distinguished list of more than 260 hospitals and ASCs currently using ProVation software to streamline documentation and ensure compliant coding and timely, proper reimbursement."

About Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center is a member of Avera Health, a regional healthcare family with more than 100 locations in eastern South Dakota and neighboring states. Avera McKennan is a 490-bed Magnet facility recognized for excellence in behavioral health, cancer care, cardiac care, emergency medicine and trauma, air ambulance services, home health and hospice programs, medical education and research, neurosciences, obstetrics, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation services and a full range of wellness services.

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