Fastrack introduces automated CMS audit response system

PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2012—Fastrack Healthcare Systems, Inc., has introduced a new automated system that is an effective, secure and reliable method of responding to a CMS audit request. According to Spencer Kay, president/CEO, “We are pleased to offer this new technology that will help providers in responding to audits by streamlining their processes for the capture, storage and submission of medical documentation to CMS. The new system for RAC, MAC and CERT audits will virtually eliminate the labor intensive paper processes in responding to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).”

Fastrack ARS (Audit Response System) integrates with the Fastrack Enterprise System and works best with the company’s Document Storage Module. Providers simply enter the audit number received from CMS and select the documents that they wish to electronically send to CMS in support of their response. Documents can easily be gathered from the Document Storage Module, the file server or any user’s workstation and can include faxed, e-mailed or scanned documents. Fastrack maintains a list of all the documents/attachments transmitted as well as the status received back from CMS which includes acknowledgement of receipt of the electronic file by Medicare. All transmissions are secure and HIPAA Compliant and an unlimited number of pages can be submitted per audit.  The system requires minimal training to implement and use.

Fastrack cites a number of benefits to the electronic transmission of supporting documentation over the traditional photocopying and mailing method:

• Increased productivity including less time to respond to an audit
• Less time spent tracking status
• Eliminates the cost of postage and fax
• Eliminates instances of lost attachments that delay the process
• Record of every employee who viewed the attachments
• Faster turnaround in processing by CMS

Fastrack ARS will be one of several new product introductions that the company will unveil at the upcoming Medtrade Fall Show in Atlanta October 16-18, 2012.

Fastrack Healthcare Systems is the leading supplier of software and technology to home medical equipment providers, durable medical equipment and respiratory providers, home infusion pharmacies and home health-care agencies. Call 800-520-2325 or visit www.onlyfastrack.com.