Colorado-Based Radiology & Imaging Consultants, P.C. enters new RCM partnership with Zotec Partners

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 19, 2014) - Zotec Partners (Zotec), an industry-leading provider of radiology billing and practice management services, announces an exclusive revenue cycle management (RCM) partnership with Radiology & Imaging Consultants, P.C. (RIC), a provider of radiology and imaging services in Colorado Springs, Colo. Under the new agreement, Zotec will support RIC with comprehensive RCM technology and services designed to minimize days in A/R, reduce compliance risk and increase collections.

RIC's mission is to serve its community by providing the highest quality diagnostic radiology and image-guided therapy with a commitment to excellence in service, clinical quality and the compassionate care of its patients. RIC has 17 board-certified radiologists and specialists who offer highly-specialized radiology and imaging care, with services including: MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine/PET, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Mammography and Minimally Invasive Therapy.

According to Shannon Doyle, CEO of RIC, "Zotec not only offered the comprehensive technology we needed, but it also established immediate trust with our group, which is absolutely critical in an RCM partnership. We can work closely with Zotec to monitor claims, compare budgeted productivity and collections, and build analytical reports efficiently and securely while trusting that Zotec is fully meeting all industry regulations." He adds, "As our group continues to grow and expand, we could not envision a better RCM partner to help us prepare for the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow."

"Our new partnership with RIC creates a powerful and compliant RCM solution that can help it adapt to the rapid changes taking place in radiology and thrive," states David Law, partner of sales marketing with Zotec.  "I am honored that RIC trusts Zotec to manage its revenue, and I am confident our proprietary technology, as well as our dedicated team of professionals, will continue to meet and exceed RIC's expectations on all levels."

Zotec is the industry leader in medical billing and practice management services for the hospital-based specialty market. The company is committed to the continuous pursuit of excellence in the physician revenue cycle and practice management industry by delivering effective solutions through its innovative software, personalized service and measurable client results. Zotec's proprietary processes and technology manage in excess of 70 million medical encounters across all 50 states. For more information about Zotec Partners, visit http://www.zotecpartners.com.

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About Zotec Partners

Founded in 1998 by CEO T. Scott Law, Zotec Partners is the Indianapolis-based industry leader in specialized medical billing and practice management services for the hospital-based specialty market. Zotec Partners is committed to the continual pursuit of excellence in the physician revenue cycle management industry by delivering effective solutions through its innovative software, personalized service and measurable client results. Currently, the company serves more than 8,000 physicians in all 50 states. For more information about Zotec Partners, visit http://www.zotecpartners.com.

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