VHA-Awarded Supplier for Document Management Services

Member-hospitals of the VHA network rely on EDCO to provide industry-leading document managment services. VHA awards service agreements through a comprehensive contracting process using member-driven criteria and a weighted award decision tool that considers financial and service-specific/quality factors.

A VHA survey conducted with medical records professionals at VHA member organizations confirms the need for document conversion services, sighting these issues:

• Medical records employees spend up to 25% of their working day on document collaboration-related tasks.
• Document conversion is seen as a critical component in transitioning to a comprehensive EMR.
• For every 100 hospital beds, there are one million pages of documentation generated.

The most important factors in selecting a document conversion supplier indicated the following:

• Customer support/service
• Previous experience/references
• Contract terms/pricing
• Speed of conversion

VHA Chooses EDCO

EDCO was chosen for its health care experience and capability, financial stability, cultural fit, and quantitative value.

VHA hospitals across the U.S. utilize document management services from EDCO, including:

• Maury Regional Medical Center
• Lawrence Memorial Hospital

For more information about special pricing for VHA members, contact EDCO or your VHA representative.

VHA Inc., based in Irving, Texas, is a national alliance that provides industry-leading supply chain management services and supports the formation of regional and national networks to help members improve their clinical and economic performance. With 18 offices across the U.S., VHA has a track record of proven results in serving more than 2,400 health care organizations nationwide.