Syntel, Inc., a global provider of digital modernization, information technology and knowledge process services to Global 2000 companies, today announced that it has enhanced its ability to deliver technology solutions for healthcare insurers by achieving Gold partner certification status in theHealthEdge Strategic Partner Program.HealthEdge provides the only integrated financial, administrative and clinical platform for health insurers.

To achieve Gold partner certification status, Syntel resources completed in-depth classroom and hands-on training on the HealthRules product suite, providing them with valuable experience and expertise related to the key aspects of HealthRules implementations.

“By becoming a Gold-level strategic partner, Syntel has demonstrated its commitment and ability to deploy well-trained and experienced HealthRules technical resources at health insurance organizations across the country,” said Ray Desrochers, Chief Marketing Officer of HealthEdge. “We are excited to take our partnership to the next level.”

“In today’s fast-moving, customer centric marketplace, health insurers must employ technology to reduce administrative costs, increase the quality of care, and modernize their operations to remain competitive,” said Murlidhar Reddy, Head of Syntel’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Business Unit.

According to Reddy, today’s health insurance consumers expect a higher level of service than ever before, including 24/7 availability, intuitive tools to manage their healthcare needs, a consistent experience across all user touchpoints, and competitive pricing.

“As new business models like accountable care organizations, health insurance exchanges and pay-for-performance become more prevalent, it is very important for health insurers to remain agile and adopt a holistic approach to modernizing and digitizing their operations,” said Reddy.

To learn more, visit http://www.syntelinc.com/industry-solutions/healthcare-and-life-sciences.