Washington practice chooses Zotec practice management, billing software suite

Yakima Valley Radiology in Yakima, Wash., has licensed the Electronic Billing Center practice management and billing software suite from Zotec Partners.

The Indianapolis-based Zotec said its billing process enhances workflow management, tracks productivity and receives payments from patients.

The nine-radiologist practice provides professional radiology reading services at Memorial's Valley Imaging, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center, Toppenish Community Hospital, Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, as well as other facilities in the area.

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