Technology for continuous process improvement at Region Halland
Region Halland is one of Sweden’s nine regional councils. It is the self-governing local authority for the public health care system and public transportation on the western coast of Sweden, serving some 333,000 citizens. The region manages three major hospitals, emergency services and the public transport company, museums, and more.
Åke Bengtsson, CFO, Region HallandQvalia’s finance process technology and expertise in transaction management have enabled us to improve our routines, reduce invoice errors, and cut costs. It’s a highly recommended and useful service”
Problem
With almost 200,000 purchase transactions per year, the regional council identified the need to ensure their financial data quality, manage their processes more efficiently, and take steps towards increased automation.
The transactions included most aspects of the council’s operations, from healthcare-related purchases to transportation.
Solution
Qvalia has provided Region Halland with its software platform and analytics expertise to continuously improve finance processes, review records, and manage, for example, healthcare-related compensation schemes.
The scope includes invoice handling, accounting, payments, compliance, and reporting.
Result
Transaction management and accounts payable processes have continuously improved since the implementation of Qvalia.
- Streamlined processes, reduced costs
- Minimized deviations and error
- Identified and recovered capital