Kronos

ACS Healthcare Solutions (ACS HCS) combines the technology of Kronos, the leading developer of labor management solutions, with an implementation and support strategy that keeps the unique needs of the client’s environment in mind. As a Kronos Strategic Partner, ACS HCS has partnered with Kronos since 1999 to provide specialized complimentary services that help clients achieve maximize benefits from their investment.

With over 50 full-time consultants, ACS HCS has one of the nation’s largest Kronos practices. Our technical consultants have the proven, real-world expertise it takes to deliver successful results for our clients. Their knowledge and expertise comes from healthcare provider, consulting, and software vendor backgrounds. On average, our consultants have over 12 years of consulting experience in every aspect of project planning, implementations, upgrades, integration, reporting, support, training, and project management. They are well versed in all Kronos products including Time and Attendance, Human Resources, Payroll, Absence Management and Workforce Connect.

ACS HCS provides:

• Project planning and management
  
• Pre-implementation planning and implementation assistance
  
• Assistance with upgrades and enhancements
  
• Application Training and Ongoing Support
  
• Kronos assessments/optimization
  
• Kronos staff augmentation
  

ACS Healthcare Solutions’ commitment to client satisfaction helped us earn four #1 rankings in the 2007 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report, issued by KLAS Enterprises, LLC. We were ranked #1 in the Financial Implementation Principal, Financial Implementation Supportive, Staff Augmentation, and Other Implementation Principal categories.

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Project Planning and Implementation Services

The implementation of a Kronos solution is only part of the bigger picture of a successful project. ACS HCS covers all the bases by making sure that the project runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. We have worked with Kronos to identify services and solutions that allow clients to have a more meaningful implementation and a faster impact on the bottom line.

ACS HCS’ SuperiorEdge™ Kronos Methodology combines industry best practices with optimal use of technology. The ACS HCS model enhances processes, maximizes Kronos benefits and minimizes risk with a full complement of services to achieve highest standards. We provide:

• Client-focused project management
  
• Alignment with strategic goals and best practices
  
• Enterprise approach of Kronos’ integrated solutions
  
• Kronos certified application/technical experts
  
• Customized training based on client processes
  

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Optimize Kronos Investment

Kronos implementations and upgrades are the perfect time to reassess policies and procedures. ACS HCS’ assessment process includes a full review of existing business processes to establish a baseline for improvement. The future state design then combines operational improvements—both process and technology driven—with proven best practices from the ACS HCS toolkit. ACS HCS can provide return on investment projections and metrics to validate the value of planned initiatives. The result is a comprehensive model for efficient operations, ready to be implemented in conjunction with your implementation or upgrade.

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Upgrades and Enhancements

Kronos has enhanced functionality for all product versions and modules. ACS HCS has documented the changes by module and can work with clients to identify the changes that are applicable to them. ACS HCS’ upgrade model designs and tests changes according to the client’s existing functionality.

Kronos also provides a number of additional modules to enhance and streamline your business needs, including Absence Management (Leave & Attendance), Calculated Accruals, and Advanced Scheduling. ACS HCS consultants have extensive experience in implementing each of these modules.

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Technology

In addition to having Kronos Certified ACS HCS technical consultants, as a Kronos Strategic Partner, ACS HCS also works directly with Kronos technical staff to perform the technical upgrade of the client’s system. Our team is trained by Kronos and receives seamless information on products, enhancements, and updates.

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What ACS HCS Can Do for You

For more information on how ACS Healthcare Solutions can assist your organization with Kronos projects, please contact:

Sean Galt
Partner, Financial Systems
561-798-4477 ¦ sean.galt@acs-hcs.com