Health Systems International Expands Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Service Through Acquisition of Bridgeway Medical
| Source: Health Systems International
INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - September 4, 2008) - Health Systems International, a leading
provider of outsourced medical cost management solutions to payors and
provider networks around the world, today announced that it has acquired
Bridgeway Medical. Bridgeway has been in the business of providing Medical
Bill Review, Auditing, and RX solutions to the workers' compensation market
since 2000.
Russell W. Sherlock, Chief Executive Officer of HSI, said, "Bridgeway makes
an exceptional fit for HSI by enhancing services in the disability,
liability and workers' compensation markets and giving us an expanded
presence in the Southeast. Bridgeway's exceptional audit and RX solutions
will broaden our solutions and savings potential for clients."
"Bridgeway's current customers will benefit from access to HSI's PPO
network relationships, technology and existing disability services, which
can now be integrated with Bridgeway's existing cost containment
solutions." Sherlock added, "Overall, we were very impressed with Mike
Hoover and his team. The combination of our companies will produce better
results for all customers. The expanded breadth of combined services is
fulfilling our vision to become the leading provider of medical cost
management solutions."
"This is a very exciting opportunity for Bridgeway," commented Mike Hoover,
"since our company, leadership and employees will enhance HSI's growth and
solutions in the disability market. HSI's health care expertise,
complementary service solutions and financial backing made them the perfect
partner for our future. We now offer a complete, integrated cost
management solution."
About HSI
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, HSI is a leading provider of
outsourced medical cost management solutions. HSI is backed by Great Point
Partners, LLC, a private investment firm with over $900 million of equity
capital under management. Since 1987, HSI has utilized proprietary
technology, and experienced staff medical discount services to relieve
clients' administrative burdens and achieve the lowest possible cost of
medical care. Go to www.us-hsi.com.
About Bridgeway
Bridgeway, founded in 2000, is a national provider of Medical Bill Review,
Auditing, PPO Network Access, Pharmacy Services, Medicare Set Aside
Allocations, and Utilization Management. Bridgeway's primary focus is the
Southeast. Physical locations include Montgomery, Alabama; Atlanta,
Georgia; Austin, Texas; and Knoxville, Tennessee, with field locations in
Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. Go to www.bridgewaymedical.com
for more information.