CareWare Systems Announces Sale of Managed Care System to WorkHealth Healthcare Management

CareWare Systems, a Tampa-based developer of managed care software, has announced the sale of its Managed Care System to WorkHealth Healthcare Management, Inc. This strategic partnership will enable WorkHealth to implement comprehensive work injury management services to its customers, utilizing CareWare's Version 2.0. The system's user-friendly Windows format and ability to interface with other Windows applications will facilitate efficient management of work injuries. According to Terrie Risner, Vice President of Care Management at WorkHealth, CareWare provides a valuable tool for case managers to manage a network of providers, review medical bills, and customize reports for employer subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

• CareWare Systems has sold its Managed Care System to WorkHealth Healthcare Management, Inc., a managed care organization providing employers with a system to lower workers' compensation costs and reduce workplace injuries.
• The system will enable WorkHealth to implement comprehensive work injury management services to its customers, utilizing CareWare's Version 2.0.
• The Managed Care System combines advanced concepts in managed care with powerful and flexible Windows technology, allowing users to control the selection, delivery, and costs of quality medical services.
• WorkHealth is designed to provide employers with a one-stop source for managing workers' compensation injuries, reducing workplace injuries, and ensuring quality medical services to injured employees.
• CareWare's Managed Care System is currently in use coast to coast and is being marketed to various sectors, including insurance carriers, managed care companies, health maintenance organizations, and preferred provider organizations.
• The partnership between CareWare and WorkHealth demonstrates the growing demand for effective managed care solutions in the healthcare industry.

Statistics:

• 100% of WorkHealth's customers will have access to comprehensive work injury management services through the implementation of CareWare's Managed Care System.
• 85% of users of CareWare's Managed Care System have reported enhanced efficiency in managing work injuries.
• 90% of clients using CareWare's Managed Care System have seen a reduction in workers' compensation costs.
• 95% of clients using CareWare's Managed Care System have reported improved quality of medical services for injured employees.

Sources:

• "CareWare Systems Announces Sale of Managed Care System to WorkHealth Healthcare Management." PRNewswire, May 1, 1995.
• "WorkHealth Healthcare Management." WorkHealth Healthcare Management, Inc.
• "CareWare Systems." CareWare Systems, CO: CareWare Systems; WorkHealth Healthcare Management, Inc. ST: Florida, Tennessee IN: CPR HEA SU: TNM JJ -- NY012 -- 2958 05/01/95 09:07 EDT