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Future phases will extend to additional business transaction types, such as pre-authorization, pre-certification, and referrals. The Index also plans to expand into healthcare areas beyond the medical sector, to include dental, vision, and Workers Compensation. As electronic processing takes hold in the clinical arena, the Index expects to evolve into a reference for the utilization of clinical transactions such as electronic prescribing.

Ultimately, the Index intends to report on results across multiple dimensions, including by payer type, by provider type and by transaction type. It will also serve as a platform for promoting excellence in business efficiency in the healthcare industry through recognition and awards.

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Emdeon is a leading provider of revenue and payment cycle solutions that connect payers, providers and patients to integrate and automate key business and administrative functions throughout the patient encounter. Through the use of Emdeon's comprehensive suite of products and services, its customers are able to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase cash flow and more efficiently manage the complex revenue and payment cycle process. Emdeon is owned by General Atlantic LLC and Hellman & Friedman LLC. For more information, visit www.emdeon.com.