MD On-Line Expands Relationship with Aetna for Direct Claim ...( - Providers Now Able to Sub...),Health

- Providers Now Able to Submit Aetna Claims at No Cost -

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- MD On-Line, Inc., a leading healthcare technology company focused on providing innovative products for electronic health care transactions between providers and payers, today announced it has expanded its relationship with Aetna to include a direct connection for claims processing as of October 1, 2007. Aetna is a leading diversified health care benefits company with more then 15 million medical members across the nation.

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Aetna participating providers now have the ability to submit Aetna claims electronically for free through http://www.atmdol.com.

Previously this year, the two companies established a connection allowing participating Aetna providers to obtain real-time information on insurance eligibility and the status of patient deductibles through MD On-Line's ACCE$$ (TM) product. In addition, this connection offers providers the opportunity to track claim status and receive electronic remittance advice information.

Bill Bartzak, President and CEO of MD On-Line, noted the new direct connection to Aetna for claims will accelerate claims processing and payment collection for providers adding "Our company is committed to strengthening our relationship with payers such as Aetna in order to provide a premium service for providers focused on maximizing their cash flow and increasing the accuracy of submitted claims."

About MD On-Line

Founded in 1995, MD On-Line, Inc. is a health care technology company focused on "Transacting the Business of Health Care". The company provides solutions fostering connectivity between health care payers and providers to facilitate transactions and reduce related costs. Privately-held, the
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