MEDai Receives JCAHO Certification For Core Measure Sets

Orlando, FL (March 28, 2002) – The Joint Commission of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has certified MEDai for the processing of Heart Failure and Community Acquired Pneumonia Core Measure sets two weeks ahead of schedule. The remaining two core measures sets, Pregnancy and Acute Myocardial Infarction, will be completed by April 20, 2002.

JCAHO certification confirms that MEDai has successfully embedded the core measure sets into their system. The certification process involved two components including 1) the analysis of fictitious patient records while accounting for and appropriately handling missing and invalid data and verification for completion of all measures within the core measure set; and 2) the application of risk adjustment information to the test cases to yield risk adjusted data.

MEDai’s core measures data collection tool is available on the clients’ desktop or through a browser connected to the internet. This tool will allow the client to enter abstract medical record data elements required by JCAHO for core measures reporting on the entire population at the same time that other concurrent chart review processes are taking place. The data will be retrieved by MEDai and integrated with data elements that are sent electronically. A random selection process will be performed by MEDai or by client (as directed by MEDai) in accordance with JCAHO directives. This electronic database will be made available to the client for review and updating via the MEDai website. Clients will then have the opportunity to complete any missing fields with patient specific data and finalize the required input. MEDai will retrieve the completed database according to the timelines established for JCAHO processing and transmission to the Joint Commission. Clients will receive a copy of the transmission to JCAHO, a Data Quality Index Report identifying the quality of the data submitted, and a Clinical Mine consisting of patient level data (UB92 and abstracted data) allowing access and unlimited reporting capability for client selected Core Measure focus area (s) that operate in a Microsoft ExcelÒ environment utilizing pivot tables to explore and display the data. Additionally, comparative reports for peer and regional groupings will be provided.

MEDai, Inc., headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a computer information services company, software developer and tools provider. Since 1995, as an accredited JCAHO vendor, MEDai has offered ORYX reporting in addition to comprehensive clinical outcomes and High Risk Prediction Systems. MEDai distinguishes themselves by using artificial intelligence as the foundation of their data processing engine MITCH (Multiple Intelligent Tasking Computer Heuristics). For over 8 years, MEDai’s software tools have assisted healthcare providers and payers in the measurement of quality, efficiency, disease severity and outcomes with superior predictability. For more information contact:

For More Information Contact:
Steve Epstein, President and Co-founder
MEDai, Inc.
800-446-3324