Medicus Systems Corp. and VHA Inc. Partner for Resource Case Management Systems Distribution

Medicus Systems Corp., a leading provider of information solutions for healthcare organizations, has announced a significant partnership with VHA Inc., a performance improvement company serving over 1,200 healthcare organizations nationwide. Through this agreement, Medicus will distribute its Resource Case Management Systems (RCM) software to VHA member healthcare organizations, leveraging VHA's extensive network to expand Medicus' customer base and boost sales. The three-year contract could generate substantial revenue for Medicus, with VHA initially committing $22 million to create an information technology business unit.

Key Takeaways:

• Medicus Systems Corp. has partnered with VHA Inc. to distribute its Resource Case Management Systems (RCM) software to 1,200 healthcare organizations nationwide.
• The partnership involves co-marketing and selling RCM software, with the potential to generate significant product sales for Medicus over the three-year contract term.
• VHA has initially committed $22 million to create an information technology business unit that will evaluate and select IT products, including RCM software.
• The Medicus RCM software generates clinical pathways, resource usage maps, and notifies patient care teams when clinical care or resource usage varies from expected pathways, reducing unnecessary treatment, shortening stays, and limiting supply usage.
• Medicus provides additional case management products and services, with over 1,300 healthcare organizations licensed and using their products throughout the United States.
• VHA serves over 1,200 healthcare organizations nationwide, including 21% of the nation's community hospitals, and provides information, products, and services to improve community health, clinical effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Richard C. Jelinek, chairman and CEO of Medicus, stated that the partnership is key to Medicus' case management product plans and that they look forward to working with VHA member healthcare organizations.

Statistics:

• Over 1,200 healthcare organizations are members of VHA Inc.
• VHA serves 21% of the nation's community hospitals.
• Medicus products and services have been licensed and used by over 1,300 healthcare organizations throughout the United States.
• The initial commitment by VHA is $22 million to create an information technology business unit.
• The partnership involves a three-year contract, with the potential to generate significant product sales for Medicus.

Sources:

• Business Wire, September 25, 1995
• Source: Medicus Systems Corp.