OpenConnect 2009 Sponsors MTM Direct Measures Program Conference

Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
March 29 – April 1, 2009

Dallas, TX March 11, 2009 - OpenConnect, the leader in advanced analytics and intelligence-based solutions to wring excess cost out of operations, will be a sponsor of the 2009 MTM Direct Measures Program Conference, at the Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The Conference is being held from March 29 – April 1, 2009. The 2009 MTM Direct Measures Program Conference explores various ways to improve data quality requirements for timeliness, completeness, format and accuracy with member touchpoint measures. In addition to being an official sponsor of the MTM Direct Measures Program Conference, OpenConnect is sponsoring Tuesday’s luncheon and hosting a hospitality suite that evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

“At OpenConnect we have found that the most direct path to derive extra value from your business is to ‘Stop Guessing and Start Knowing©’” said Edward Peters, chief executive officer, OpenConnect, “Administrative costs for all healthcare insurers are approaching $100B in 2009. Using our Comprehend solution provides quantifiable results, improves claims operations immediately and has a positive ROI within one year of deployment, sometimes much sooner.”

Specifically, OpenConnect Comprehend helps organizations significantly improved operations first pass claims rates. It does so by providing continuous, real-time views into the activities and variations that affect day-to-day operations. Armed with this intelligence, executives can make the immediate improvements that increase process efficiency, improve employee productivity and raise profitability.

“In three recent deployments, OpenConnect Comprehend has resulted in savings of between $1M and $5M (and more) in cost savings to the customer -- in the first year,” said Christopher Houck, PhD, Vice President of Product Marketing for OpenConnect.

About OpenConnect

Dallas-based OpenConnect has a rich history of developing innovative technology to help global organizations achieve their goals. OpenConnect's products are distributed in more than 60 countries and used by more than 60 percent of Fortune 100 companies. For more information on OpenConnect, visit www.oc.com.