MedAct and VisionShare solve same and similar dilemma for HME suppliers.

McKINNEY, TX (September 10, 2010) – MedAct Software a leading provider of MedAct Software, the premier provider of billing and inventory management solutions to HME/DMEPOS businesses, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with VisionShare®, a leader in secure ehealth connectivity services.

MedAct will work with VisionShare so HME/DMEPOS suppliers can access Medicare information online of the CMS Claim Status Inquiry (CSI) database to view beneficiary eligibility, same and similar, claim status and more. “We are pleased to partner with MedAct Software due to their long tenure and experience within the HME industry. This strategic alignment allows us to help solve the workflow issues related to managing the multiple information sources for billing and order fulfillment.” said Garry Keute, National Director of Sales at VisionShare.

MedAct was designed specifically for HME suppliers to automate all the tasks associated to patient intake, billing, financial, inventory and document management. MedAct enables billing professionals and patient intake coordinators the ability to access the CSI online that replaces long wait times on the IVR.

With this new collaboration, MedAct customers will be enthusiastic to access the CSI through VisionShare. This will enable suppliers’ real-time access to check same and similar, claim status, pending claims, and other billing information. "We are very excited about the new partnership between VisionShare and MedAct Software. VisionShare will allow MedAct customers to connect with Medicare via CSI access.” said Gregg Timmons, MedAct Software President and CEO. "Using VisionShare, HME/DMEPOS suppliers can now check Medicare same and similar information quickly and efficiently. We've heard from our customers that this capability can increase efficiency and decrease denied claims, which is especially important to HME businesses today."

Terry Henderson, owner of DME Services of Texas stated, “This capability to access CSI for claim status for all my clients has saved my staff 10 hours per week. They can view Medicare eligibility, claim payment, and claim history instantly which results in more productivity with the combination of MedAct and VisionShare.”

About MedAct Software™
Founded in 1982, MedAct, LLC has been providing software solutions to the HME/DMEPOS business community. MedAct continues to be an industry leader in providing the latest in technology and innovation to HME/DMEPOS businesses. MedAct’s ease of use and powerful workflow capabilities result in cost savings, efficiency gains, timely billing and collection risk mitigation for its customers. Visit MedAct on the web at www.medactsoftware.com

About VisionShare
VisionShare® Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a leading provider of high-speed, low-cost data communication services for healthcare organizations. The company's Secure Exchange Software is unique in delivering Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) via the Internet using digital key certificates combined with military-grade encryption technology. Today, the VisionShare network connects thousands of healthcare facilities to Medicare Contractors, commercial payers and government agencies. Visit www.visionshareinc.com for more information.