October 3, 2011

Apollo Information Services, Inc. (AISI), the largest medical coding and billing company in southwest Florida, announced that it has added a new consulting service line. Apollo’s reimbursement professionals have begun working with hospital clients, teaching them the AISI facility coding philosophy.

According to John Fraley, Apollo’s President, “we recently worked with a large hospital system in Missouri and estimated an increase in their revenue of over $2.9M using a new analytical method that we believe is the best in the country. We are able to project hospital revenue increases and help with the revenue cycle management.” The company is able to complete an analysis of all facility coding, missed opportunities, and compliance, in a concise format that immediately demonstrates the financial impact. Fraley continued, “we increased revenue at another large Tennessee based hospital system by over $3M using our highly compliant professional coding methodologies.”

AISI brings a new level of effectiveness and efficiency to the medical coding and billing industry. Because of its ability to increase client revenues, AISI sees great potential while many organizations see confusion in healthcare reform. Fraley added, “We see this as an opportunity. Many hospitals will be in turmoil as they seek to offset the expected cuts in Medicare by cutting costs and improving collections.” Apollo’s current volume of facility coding has increased substantially in the past year to over 200,000 patient visits annually and is expected to expand dramatically over the next 12 months.

AISI is also expected to increase its hospitalist billing practice over the next six months. Currently providing billing services for ten facilities, AISI predicts a 400% growth rate in this service line next year.

Located in Fort Myers since 1998, Apollo performs medical coding and billing services on behalf of nearly 1,000 physician and midlevel providers in over 70 emergency departments and clinics throughout the country. The organization, one of Lee County’s largest employers, expects to complete the billing for over 1.7 million patients in 2011.

June 17, 2011

Apollo Information Services received the Circle of Excellence Award from Lee County United Way for the highest per capita giving of employers with 100 to 200 employees. In 2011, Apollo pledged $57,646 to the United Way, an 11% increase from their gift in 2010. "This is the eighth year in a row that Apollo received this recognition," said Cliff Smith, Lee County United Way President. "It is a true testament to their commitment to our community and to the various agencies supported by the United Way," he added. The company matches 100% of the employee pledges thereby doubling the contributions. Apollo has had a United Way giving campaign every year for the past ten years. Over the past four years alone, Apollo employees have given over $200,000.

February 25, 2011

Apollo Information Services announced today their participation in the Florida Trends Magazine – Best Companies to Work for in 2011. The program is designed to recognize outstanding places of employment within Florida.

"We have always said that Apollo is a great place to work and now we have the opportunity to prove it," said John Fraley, President of Apollo. "We’ve been recognized here in Lee County as one of the top employers, why not the entire state of Florida," Fraley added.

As part of the program’s progress Apollo employees are being asked to complete a confidential online survey being administered by a third-party agency which will be solely responsible for tabulating ratings. Initially, Apollo management had to complete a lengthy questionnaire about the company’s policies, benefits, overall workforce demographics, and general working conditions. "The survey was very intensive," said John Mantica, VP of HR. Upon completion of the management survey, the company found the following:

Voluntary turnover at the company in 2010 was 5% while the industry average voluntary turnover was 16.9%

Workforce age range is 21.5 to 75.9 years old, 4% of the employees over 70, and 38% of employees are either African American or Hispanic

$808,000 was given to employees in bonus pay in 2010

Since 2002, company employees have pledged $375,000 to the local United Way

Unlike many employers throughout Florida, in 2010, Apollo had 0% turnover due to staff reductions (layoffs), created 11 new positions, hired 31 people, and filled 89% of positions internally.

Florida Trends will announce winners later in 2011.

December 2010 - Apollo Information Services, Inc. is pleased to announce a new website with the ability to make payments online. Our patient service website also allows you to change your demographic or insurance information. Click here for access.

August 16, 2010, Fort Myers, FL - Apollo Information Services, Inc., (AISI) the largest medical coding and billing company in SW Florida, announced today that they will be conducting a job fair on Saturday, August 28, 2010. “Even during the poor economy, we continue to expand our business and are seeking the best professionals to help us grow,” said John Fraley, President of Apollo’s operations.

AISI, in Fort Myers for over 12 years, does the medical coding and billing for nearly 1,000 physician and midlevel providers in over 70 emergency departments and clinics throughout the country. “In 2010, we will handle the billing for over 1.6 million patients,” Fraley added.

The business, with state of the art technology and processes, is one of Lee County’s largest employers with over 180 professionals. The job fair will be held at their office at 4350 Fowler Street (near the corner of Fowler and Colonial) from 8:00AM until noon. Fraley said, “We plan to have the entire management team at the event to review and process job applications, interview prospective candidates, and provide orientation to our business.”

AISI is a prior winner of the Lee County Horizon Council “Best Businesses” in Lee County award and an honoree for the Blue Chip Businesses.

May 15, 2007, Fort Myers, Florida – Apollo Information Services, Inc., recently billed its ten millionth patient chart, a major milestone for the company. Apollo was founded by a well-respected team of emergency physicians in 1998 and has grown dramatically.

Apollo launches a new website. An overview of the companies’ services along with contact information make it a useful tool for customers and potential customers alike.