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Diagnosis: Losing Money Hand Over Fist

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Some medical practices think that simply automating billing and collection processes will put an end to chasing dollars from insurance companies. But a number of things can go wrong. This unique service provider ensures the front-end processes and workflows match the outsourced system and processes — otherwise, the billing processes cannot succeed.

Co-creating Successful HR Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Results from Morgan Stanley’s strategic use of outsourcing its HR processes in order to facilitate the massive challenges of a merger with Dean Witter Discover Company turned out be even better than the firm expected. This is the story of the cooperative environment the buyer and service provider fostered, which made it possible to meet their timelines and goals.

Shaping the Future of Communications

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

We keep you abreast of significant developments that affect outsourcing strategies for both buyers and suppliers. Read about the recent advances in voice-over-IP and satellite communication technologies that affect mobile workforces, Homeland Defense, globalization and multi-location enterprises.

General Motors Drives e-Vehicle

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

When GM realized it wasn’t making the best use of its enterprise marketing dollars and customer services, it came up with a unique strategy. But to ensure success in achieving enterprise-wide value, the strategy required outsourcing.

Financial Institution Outsourcing: Managing the Risks

Thomas J. Smedinghoff, Partner, and Creighton R. Meland, Jr., Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, Illinois

In the Bible, Cain insisted he was not responsible for his brother’s actions. That’s not true if you are a financial institution. Banks, savings and loans and credit unions are still responsible for the actions of their service providers. Two attorneys at Baker and McKenzie tell financial institutions how to protect their interests when they outsource.

The Art of Fulfillment

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Finding top talent for sales support and fulfillment is always a challenge. Spherion helped the second largest check printing company in the U.S. man its sales resource center. In addition to great customer service, the buyer was finally able to standardize its sales process.

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