Columbia, S.C. — Companion Data Services, LLC (CDS), which provides health information technology services to both government and commercial entities, has won a new five-year task order from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

This is the third time CDS earned a CMS task order to host and improve efficiency of Medicare Part A and Part B Fee-For-Service (FFS) claims processing nationwide. CDS is one of two companies awarded the original task order in 2007 and 2013.

The task order was awarded under the Virtual Data Center (VDC) Prime Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle – a key CMS contract vehicle held by CDS and seven other vendors that supports the consolidation of more than 50 individual data centers.

“Being selected for the third time speaks to the confidence that CMS has in the caliber of our work product,” said CDS President Lola Jordan. “Our team enjoys the challenge of exceeding CMS’ expectations in support of Medicare Part A and B claims processing by offering experience, commitment and swift solutions."

CDS operates one of the largest health information data centers in the world, processing more than a billion claims annually.

About Companion Data Services

CDS (www.CompanionDataServices.com) offers secure health care development, managed and hosting services in a large data center complex for the federal, state Medicaid and commercial markets. CDS and its parent company provide services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, TRICARE, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, Northrop Grumman, Medicare Advantage health plans, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, as well as other private health plans. The company is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas.