3M Releases New Platform to Accelerate Documentation Improvement Efforts

3M Health Information Systems has released the next generation of its unified services platform for 3M dictation, transcription, speech recognition, and document management solutions, as well as the 3M™ ClinTrac™ product suite. Using the latest advancements in Microsoft® and speech technologies, 3M Platform 7, Feature Pack 2 accelerates documentation improvement efforts and EHR adoption.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) January 13, 2010

3M Health Information Systems has released Platform 7, Feature Pack 2, the next generation of its unified services platform for 3M dictation, transcription, speech recognition, and document management solutions, as well as the 3M™ ClinTrac™ product suite. Using the latest advancements in Microsoft® and speech technologies, the new platform accelerates documentation improvement efforts and EHR adoption, and helps clients meet cost management goals through streamlined provider workflow, increased transcriptionist productivity, and improved document accuracy.

"Based on customer input, we have developed a solution to help our clients unite the major functions of the Health Information Management department into a single, integrated workflow," said Ray Terrill, Senior Vice President, 3M Health Information Systems. "At the same time, clients can take advantage of new productivity enhancements and management tools to make their work processes even more efficient."

Providing greater control of job routing and scheduling, enhanced incentive management, and improved QA workflow, 3M Platform 7, Feature Pack 2 seamlessly integrates with 3M coding solutions and a client's current EMR or health information system. Flexible dictation options give physicians the choice to dictate through web dictation, digital voice recorders, within 3M™ Electronic Signature Authentication Software, or using 3M™ Mobile Dictation Software on BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices.

Platform 7 provides easy-to-use centralized management tools for configuration, on-demand reporting, and analytics to help optimize productivity and quality. With a highly scalable and open architecture, it provides near 24x7 availability and improved reliability.

More information about 3M Platform 7 and 3M solutions can be found by visiting http://www.3MCustomerCare.com or calling 800-367-2447.

About 3M Health Information Systems
3M Health Information Systems delivers comprehensive software and consulting services to help organizations worldwide improve documentation, quality, and financial performance across the healthcare continuum. 3M offers integrated solutions for transcription, speech recognition, clinical documentation improvement, documentation management, computer-assisted coding, quality, and revenue cycle management, effectively meeting the industry's changing needs. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience and expertise, 3M works as a trusted and stable business partner to provide reliable implementation, training, and support services. For more information about 3M Health Information Systems products and services, visit http://www.3Mhis.com or call 800-367-2447.

3M and ClinTrac are trademarks of the 3M Company. Microsoft is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.

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