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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Altera Digital Health Collaborates With MCAG Amid $2.8B Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Settlement
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Altera Digital Health, a global healthcare IT leader, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Managed Care Advisory Group, Inc. (MCAG), one of the largest revenue recovery consulting firms, to bring MCAG's class action lawsuit recovery services to hospitals and providers. MCAG will help eligible healthcare parties navigate the claims filing process and recover funds from class action lawsuit settlements, including the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) provider settlement. Eligible healthcare providers will be required to enter into an agreement with MCAG (which includes a contingent fee) to obtain this service. While eligible individuals and organizations can submit class action settlement claims directly, providers and small/medium-sized hospitals often lack the time, resources and in-house experience to effectively manage intensive claims processes. MCAG has helped fill these gaps for approximately 1,400 hospitals, recovering more than $500 million in funds by preparing required documentation and working with settlement administrators to reconcile and allocate appropriate settlement distributions. With a settlement claims period spanning July 2008–October 2024, the BCBS class action lawsuit exemplifies the level of complexity MCAG is prepared to handle on behalf of healthcare clients. 'No healthcare provider should be denied damages they're rightfully owed due to the immense administrative burdens that class action lawsuit filing places on class members,' said Jonathan Gadd, EVP, Business Development, MCAG. 'We look forward to working with Altera's clients, doing the heavy lifting for them and streamlining all stages of filing so they can focus on patients, not paperwork and processes.' Altera provides clinical, interoperability, financial and operational health IT solutions to a variety of stakeholders including mid-size hospitals and health systems with Sunrise™; rural, critical access and community hospitals with Paragon ® Denali; and independent provider practices with TouchWorks ® EHR. In addition to these solutions, Altera offers cloud hosting, technical support and managed services that enable healthcare organizations of all sizes to drive better experiences for their clinicians, staff members and the patients they serve. 'At Altera Digital Health, we endeavor to be true partners to our clients, and that includes connecting them with third-party experts and solutions that can further support their strategic goals and financial wellbeing,' said Marcus Perez, President, Altera Digital Health. 'Providers deserve to be paid fully for the essential care they provide. Our relationship with MCAG will help them to recover what they're owed without straining their time, resources or staff.' Eligible Altera clients, hospitals and providers interested in working with MCAG to file a claim in the BCBS class action lawsuit ahead of the July 29, 2025, filing deadline can learn more here. About Altera Digital Health A global healthcare IT leader, Altera Digital Health develops and elevates technology to bring next-level healthcare within reach. Altera's approach to our solutions is changing the way healthcare is delivered—we see the summit of what healthcare can be, but rather than total transformation, we're focused on helping organizations take the steps they need to get there. Altera designs digital health services that lead healthcare to a higher place, while we guide those we partner with, all along the way. To learn more, visit
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Altera's Integrated Operating Theater System Successfully Launches at Latrobe Regional Health
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Altera Digital Health is proud to announce the successful activation of its integrated operating theater system at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH), one of the hospital members of Gippsland Health Alliance (GHA). GHA has been leveraging Sunrise™ as its enterprise-wide electronic health record (EHR) platform, utilizing Microsoft Azure to enhance interoperability, security and scalability across its network. As part of its ongoing digital transformation, GHA has now implemented an anesthesia information management system (AIMS) platform called Provation ® iPro to integrate with Sunrise at LRH. This milestone deployment of Sunrise Surgical Care and Provation iPro AIMS streamlines theater management and clinical documentation, enabling efficient surgical scheduling and ensuring a seamless patient experience with a single clinical record from pre-admission to discharge. A Streamlined Approach to Theater Management The successful deployment of Sunrise Surgical Care at LRH marks the first implementation of this advanced surgical management solution in Australia. Fully integrated with Sunrise EHR, Sunrise Surgical Care enhances efficiency by enabling real-time tracking of theater utilization, optimized scheduling and improved resource allocation. This implementation reinforces LRH's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centric care by reducing administrative burdens and ensuring timely access to critical surgical data. Sunrise Surgical Care also plays a key role in supporting a continuous, single patient record from perioperative care to discharge. By providing clinicians with a comprehensive view of each patient's surgical journey, the system strengthens communication between healthcare providers and enhances patient safety and outcomes. Additionally, the deployment of the Provation iPro AIMS platform spans 12 operating theaters and 18 Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) beds at LRH. Designed by practicing anesthetists, Provation iPro streamlines electronic anesthesia documentation throughout the entire perioperative encounter, standardizes the collection of quality measures and even streamlines billing processes. Provation iPro's integration with Sunrise Surgical Care creates a seamless user experience, eliminating manual, redundant data entry. With this technology, Pre-Admissions clinics have transitioned from paper to digital records, populating data from Pre-Admission assessments into the day-of-surgery record, streamlining the theater admission process. Provation iPro's autovitals feature wirelessly streams patient vitals from anesthesia monitor machines directly into the clinical record. With this, alongside a number of other thoughtful features, including picture-documentation, pre-filled procedure templates and hard-stops, providers can refocus their attention on the patient while simultaneously producing a more complete, compliant, legible anesthesia record. Unlike traditional paper systems, these digital records can now be accessed and viewed by multiple clinicians across multiple locations simultaneously, enhancing collaboration and ensuring all relevant information is available in real time. To keep families informed, LRH has introduced a "Patient Procedure Tracker" board in waiting areas, providing real-time updates on which stage of the theater journey their loved one is in — whether they are in pre-op, surgery, or recovery. This helps reduce uncertainty and minimizes the need for calls to reception. Advancing Digital Transformation in Healthcare Latrobe Regional Health's adoption of this operating theater system marks a significant step in its digital transformation journey. By leveraging advanced clinical technology, LRH is setting a new standard for theater efficiency, patient management and operational effectiveness. Jon Millar, Chief Operating Officer at LRH, added, "This deployment at LRH showcases our strong partnership with Altera. Leveraging this technology enhances patient experiences and ensures seamless care delivery across our facility. Performing more than 10,000 surgical procedures per year, LRH is utilizing this system to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows and improve patient care. The ability to maintain a single clinical record from pre-admission to discharge is a game-changer for both staff and patients." Todd Haebich, EVP, APAC at Altera Digital Health, shared, "The successful activation of Sunrise Surgical Care and Provation iPro at Latrobe Regional Health is a significant milestone for Altera, Provation and Gippsland Health Alliance. By equipping healthcare facilities with advanced tools, we empower clinicians to enhance patient care while optimizing workflows. This deployment highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting digital innovation in healthcare." Enhancing Patient Care Through Integration This launch aligns with the recent $223.5 million expansion of Latrobe Regional Health in Traralgon, which has significantly increased the hospital's capacity and services. With this multi-stage project now complete, local families can access world-class care closer to home, further strengthening the impact of Sunrise Surgical Care and Provation iPro in delivering high-quality patient outcomes. For clinicians, these systems reduce the need for manual data entry, produce legible, complete anesthesia records, minimize duplication of records and enhance visibility into real-time theater utilization. These efficiencies contribute to better resource planning, fewer delays and improved surgical outcomes. Commitment to Innovation and Excellence This deployment reinforces Altera's commitment to supporting healthcare innovation across the region, ensuring that hospitals and clinicians have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care now and into the future. About Altera Digital Health A global healthcare IT leader, Altera Digital Health develops and elevates technology to bring next-level healthcare within reach. Altera's approach to our solutions is changing the way healthcare is delivered—we see the summit of what healthcare can be, but rather than total transformation, we're focused on helping organizations take the steps they need to get there. Altera designs digital health services that lead healthcare to a higher place, while we guide those we partner with, all along the way. To learn more, visit About Provation Provation is a leading provider of healthcare software and SaaS solutions, dedicated to empowering providers to deliver quality healthcare for all. Our comprehensive portfolio offers clinical productivity software that spans the entire patient encounter in the Anesthesia and GI (Gastroenterology) practices. With a purpose-driven approach, Provation aims to streamline and enhance healthcare workflows for improved patient outcomes. Provation has a loyal customer base, serving more than 700 physician groups globally. In 2021, Provation was acquired by Fortive Corporation, a Fortune 1000 company that builds essential technology and accelerates transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, engineering, and healthcare. 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Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Altera Digital Health's Sunrise Suite Earns ISO 9001 Recertification for 2025–2028
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Altera Digital Health, a global health IT leader, today announced that its Sunrise™ suite of solutions has successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 recertification following the completion of a comprehensive external audit conducted by NQA. The new certificate is now in effect and covers the full three-year cycle through 2028. The ISO 9001 standard sets globally recognized requirements for quality management systems, which support organizations' efforts to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory expectations. Recertification affirms compliance and a deep integration of quality principles across operations—from development and deployment to support and continuous improvement. The Sunrise electronic health record (EHR) system provides a single clinical and financial patient record across acute and ambulatory care venues, helping hospitals and health systems to deliver exceptional patient care, streamline billing processes and gain valuable insights into patient outcomes. The ISO recertification coincides with the upcoming June 2025 release of Sunrise 25.1, which introduces nearly 700 new features driven by feedback from clinicians and health IT leaders that enhance workflow efficiency, reduce complexity and improve system usability. 'Altera's commitment to continuous improvement isn't just about meeting standards—it's about exceeding expectations and earning trust with every release,' said Jay Adams, Executive Vice President, Sunrise, Altera Digital Health. 'This recertification is a testament to the discipline, focus and professionalism our Sunrise team brings to the table every day to raise the bar for ourselves and for the clients we serve. Altera extends its thanks to all those who participated in the 2025 ISO 9001 external audits for their essential contributions to this successful outcome.' For more information about Sunrise, visit About Altera Digital Health A global healthcare IT leader, Altera Digital Health develops and elevates technology to bring next-level healthcare within reach. Altera's approach to our solutions is changing the way healthcare is delivered—we see the summit of what healthcare can be, but rather than total transformation, we're focused on helping organizations take the steps they need to get there. Altera designs digital health services that lead healthcare to a higher place, while we guide those we partner with, all along the way. To learn more, visit
