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Orbograph Client Conference 2013 is Just Around the Corner

February 27, 2013

Did you see our recent press release announcing our conference agenda with a star-studded line-up of presenters and topics? Join us for our Check and Healthcare Payments Automation Jazzfest where you will be blown away with an ensemble of content, networking activities and entertainment!

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Thinking Through Teller Image Capture

February 27, 2013

Check processing has always been considered a critical departmental activity which could impact customer service and the branch operations, but indirectly. With today’s popularity of teller image capture, check processing at the teller line has a much wider range of considerations. Teller image capture moves the entire capture and balance process to the front counter. The strategic implication of this move is more than just financial savings. Think about the impact it has on the customer “experience”, the employee environment in the branch, risk mitigation and work process improvement. Each category has a life of its own with many considerations.

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5 Reasons New Orleans is an Exciting Destination for the 2013 Orbograph Client Conference

February 20, 2013

No matter when you go, New Orleans is an exciting place to be. The jazz music, Cajun and Creole cuisine, European architecture, abundance of art and the deep ties to tradition all lend New Orleans to a fun and distinctively unique experience. The “Orbo conference” always has its own unique flair, throw in the highlights of New Orleans and it could get crazy April 10th – 12th…

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20% Replacement in Revenue Cycle Management Predicted in Next Two Years

February 4, 2013

The HITECH Act has stimulated the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Health Information Exchange (HIE) solutions. Additionally, the delays in the ICD-10 compliance deadline has opened a window for healthcare providers to assess their existing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) platforms.

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Convenience – Is it Driving Banking Innovation?

January 21, 2013

According to Michael Porter, a Harvard business professor and strategy guru, a company’s long-term survival dictates that a business strategy be chosen. Three primary strategies for consideration include: dominating a specialized market, providing consumers with the lowest cost for products and/or services and differentiating services and/or products.

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Happy New Year from Orbograph

January 4, 2013

We entered into 2012 with many uncertainties. There was the economy, the fiscal cliff, the possible end of the world, the election and a questionable mortgage market. Frightening when you think about it! 2012 was dubbed the “Year of the Dragon”, and we could certainly see that many lived in fear of the dragon and the possible outcomes which could result. Looking into the Orbograph crystal ball for 2013, the outlook appears very strong! We’ve averted the fiscal cliff, financial institutions are starting to make money again and innovative products and services in banking and healthcare payments are catching on in the market.

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Weighing Pros and Cons of 3rd Party Billers in the Revenue Cycle

December 21, 2012

Third-party medical billing companies employ nearly 20,000 people nationwide and process more than 17 million claims per month, representing more than $18 billion per year, according to statistics provided by the Healthcare Billing & Management Association (HBMA), a trade association representing third-party medical billers.

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12-12-12: The End of the Check is Upon Us

December 12, 2012

Today is 12-12-12. The number certainly holds significance in human existence as illustrated by: Apart from there being 12 hours of day and night, and 12 months in the year in the Roman calendar, there 12 signs of the Zodiac, 12 Apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 gods of Olympus, 12 old testament prophets… you get the idea. Some say the day symbolizes love, others completeness or fulfillment. Later this month, according to the Mayan Calendar – 12-21-12 – DOOMSDAY!

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Recognition Systems Plateau Before they Grow

November 27, 2012

As I was planning for our 2013 Orbograph Client Conference, I was reviewing materials from a past years conference, and have to admit, was a little disturbed on a few memories! I remember that conference like it was yesterday. Beyond the excitement of a conference in Salem, MA around Halloween, and a really fun theme called “A Supernatural Opportunity from Orbograph”, three very distinct topics gave me flashbacks…

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The New Age of Check Fraud

November 20, 2012

In the ever-changing landscape of payments fraud, one constant remains: fraudsters will always find a way. Traditional check fraud continues to linger as a loss conduit for financial institutions as well as retailers. The “traditional” activities of counterfeiting, forgeries, alterations and deposit fraud are still prevalent, but a new age of check fraud has already begun.

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