Over the years I haven’t read a lot regarding Lexmark in the PACS market, however they’ve made great strides in Electronic Content Management.  Their software suite helps consolidate, organize and link faxes, images, paper documents and other clinical documents.

Every years there are approximately 1.2 billion clinical documents are produced.  Lexmark’s software suite wants to link those documents that don’t make in into an EMR.

Lexmark’s software is compatible with IHE standards for DICOM, HL7 and Web Service.  You can look at the conformance statements here.  This means integration with common EMRs such as EPIC, Meditech, Allscripts and Eclipsys to name a few.  With DICOM integration you can expect Lexmark to expand it’s presence in the PACS market.

Recently at HIMSS 2016 in Las Vegas Lexmark displayed their enterprise HCM, whose “expanded capabilities” were highlighted.  HCM uses a browser-based “zero footprint” design that is “built without legacy PACS components.

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Epic continues their industry-leading usability performance, Cerner’s customers are making the most usability progress, and MEDITECH distinguishes themselves as having made up the most ground.

The latest KLAS report on EMR usability charts product performance over the past two years. The report, entitled “Physician Leadership Weighs In on Acute Care EMR Usability,” compares usability performance in the acute care EMR market segment.

As part of this report, KLAS interviewed physician leadership at 110 healthcare organizations across the country. In addition to collecting data about the usability of the various modules (physician documentation, CPOE, medication reconciliation, problem lists and CDS), KLAS asked these leaders to give perspectives on three overarching aspects of EMR usability: productivity, effectiveness and user interface. The results were then compared to usability performance metrics from KLAS’ last usability report two years ago to create a holistic view of each of the product’s progress since 2013.

“It is not surprising to hear physicians say that EMRs are better at enhancing their effectiveness than their productivity,” said Jonathan Christensen, report analyst. “What is surprising is how much improvement still needs to be made in areas like physician documentation and, in light of meaningful use pressures, how much some modules lack adoption.”

For access to the report, you can download the myKLAS app at http://www.klasresearch.com/lp/downloadklasapp or visit KLAS online at www.KLASresearch.com/reports. The report is available to healthcare providers and vendors. Providers receive a significant discount off the standard retail price or can receive a complimentary summary report in exchange for a survey about one of their current suppliers.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2537246#ixzz3Yu1rBBkC

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MEDITECH’s 6.1 release is a groundbreaking, completely Web-based EHR with the sophisticated tools healthcare organizations need to better manage patient populations and improve provider productivity. It is the first of its kind in the health IT market, an innovative solution that was designed and developed along with a dynamic team of physician consultants. The 6.1 EHR represents the future of patient care in a mobile world.

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Avera Health has selected the MEDITECH 6.1 Web EHR system for its fully integrated health network of over 300 locations across five states, including 33 hospitals, 208 clinics, and 23 long-term care, assisted living, and senior living facilities. Since 1989, Avera Health has utilized the MEDITECH system in all of its hospitals, emergency departments, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home care and hospice agencies. Building upon its vast geographic footprint, Avera Health has developed Avera eCARE, an extensive telemedicine network providing care across eight states in the midwest. This revolutionary solution is one of the largest telemedicine networks serving a rural area, and represents the future model of healthcare delivery as organizations strive to lower costs and improve patient access to medical services.

The MEDITECH EHR allows integration of patient data across the entire continuum of care.

With MEDITECH’s 6.1 EHR, Avera will continue to deliver state-of-the-art care through a patient-centric system designed to ease the burden providers face with regulatory compliance, documentation,Meaningful Use, ICD-10, and care coordination–all with the speed and convenience of the Web.

“Avera’s decision to move forward with the MEDITECH 6.1 Web EHR is a testament to the longstanding, successful relationship we have had with this healthcare organization,” says MEDITECH President and CEO Howard Messing. “We are excited to embark on this new era of our partnership, and help Avera meet the ever-changing demands of the healthcare industry with our innovative and groundbreaking Web EHR.”

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The terms EHR and EMR often get used interchangeably and I believe for all intents and purposes they can be used in a the same context.

However I believe the main difference between the two terminologies is the EHR(electronic health record) is a consolidation of the patients EMRs(electronic medical records) across all platforms and institutions.

The EHR is a complete holistic view of an individual patients medical history from lab results, radiology results, demographics, vitals and so forth.

An electronic health record (EHR),  uses specialized healthcare software in order to collect  information on individual patients.

Each patient has their own digital record that contains the same information doctors traditionally kept using paper.

The advantage of digital record keeping is doctors do not have to keep  track of physically filing all of the patient information.  As a result there are no papers or files that will get lost.

Specialized EMR and EHR software is able to record and track patient demographics as well as vital signs, health history, age, weight, allergies and insurance information to name a few.

One of the goals of EHRs is to be able to integrate with other healthcare IT systems for billing, laboratory information, radiology and other healthcare computer systems.  Integration is not limited to local information systems, but includes information systems in other healthcare institutions located anywhere.

Some of this information sharing is accomplished by utilizing industry wide accepted means of data transmission.  One such standard is called HL7 or Health Language 7.

There is a brief video >>>HERE<<< explaining what HL7 is and a brief blog about “What is HL7?” >>>Here<<<

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(Electronic Medical Record) An electronic health record (EHR), or electronic medical record (EMR), uses specialized healthcare software in order to collect  information on individual patients.

Each patient has their own digital record that contains the same information doctors traditionally kept using paper.

The advantage of digital record keeping is doctors do not have to keep  track of physically filing all of the patient information.  As a result there are no papers or files that will get lost.

Specialized EMR software is able to record and track patient demographics as well as vital signs, health history, age, weight, allergies and insurance information to name a few.

One of the goals of EMRs is to be able to integrate with other healthcare systems for billing, laboratory information, radiology and other healthcare computer systems.  Integration is not limited to local information systems, but includes information systems in other healthcare institutions located anywhere.

Some of this information sharing is accomplished by utilizing industry wide accepted means of data transmission.  One such standard is called HL7 or Health Language 7.

There is a brief video >>>HERE<<< explaining what HL7 is and a brief blog about “What is HL7?” >>>Here<<<

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CareCloud Central Medical Billing and Coding for Practice Management

CareCloud Central medical billing and coding software offers the best in sophisticated solutions for health care practice management and medical billing.

It allows for 100% compliance through real-time claim checks, while users save time with CareCloud Central’s intuitive data entry technology that allows for auto-complete verification codes that includes payer data and provider data.

CareCloud Central also delivers a robust medical billing management system that helps health service providers to claim as much funding reinbursements and insurance claim funding as possible.

If you are new to Medical Billing and Coding there are a couple of great resources on Amazon.com.

1. Medical Billing and Coding Basics
2. EMR and Practice Management Software Suite, E-PracticeSoft Professional, Patient Scheduling, Medical Billing All in One, Multiuser, Windows PCs Only

Key Benefit of CareCloud Medical Billing and Software Platform

Enhance Efficiency

Central boosts productivity by dramatically reducing the time it takes to complete day-to-day administrative and billing tasks.

By automating formerly time-consuming tasks—verifying insurance eligibility and reminding patients about appointments—Central lets you focus on other critical responsibilities.

And, with Central’s range of built-in time-savers—from auto-populated fields to code lookup tools in the Billing app—you get more done in less time.

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Vitera Intergy Medical Billing and Coding Solution 

…provides both practice management and practice analytics that allow medical service providers to maintain their financial stability.

The online software that includes mobile capability is designed for collection, operational and reinbursement efficiency. This system is especially useful for offices that specialize OB/GYN, Cariology and Primary Care.

If you are new to Medical Billing and Coding there are a couple of great resources on Amazon.com.

1. Medical Billing and Coding Basics
2. EMR and Practice Management Software Suite, E-PracticeSoft Professional, Patient Scheduling, Medical Billing All in One, Multiuser, Windows PCs Only

However, Vitera Intergy Solution can also work for Pediatric and Orthopedic specialists that require the best tools for claim control, FQHC integration and the integration of billing services for radiological and technological formats.

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Medical billing and coding software from WebPT EMR

Therapy-Focused

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The simplifyMD medical billing and coding  product line is one of the best solutions for new healthcare practitioners looking for practice management software.

It allows small practices to eliminate the huge learning curve of most medical billing software, so that anyone can begin using the software within a day of practicing with the simplifyMD demo.

Furthermore, this solution is designed to maintain the current office workflow and offer providers a streamlined virtual center that can integrate personalized medical forms and charts.

Following meaningful use guidelines, simplifyMD allows many types of medical service providers to utilize their simplyStart solution for a proactive EHR approach to billing.

If you are new to Medical Billing and Coding there are a couple of great resources on Amazon.com.

1. Medical Billing and Coding Basics
2. EMR and Practice Management Software Suite, E-PracticeSoft Professional, Patient Scheduling, Medical Billing All in One, Multiuser, Windows PCs Only

If you are new to Medical Billing and Coding there are a couple of great resources on Amazon.com.

1. Medical Billing and Coding Basics
2. EMR and Practice Management Software Suite, E-PracticeSoft Professional, Patient Scheduling, Medical Billing All in One, Multiuser, Windows PCs Only

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Eclipse Medical Billing and Coding software

Eclipse offers state-of-the-art practice management software that is designed to allow small and large practices to stay HIPPAA compliant each and every time.

The software follows meaningful use guidelines, and it allows health care offices to utilize a customizable, user-friendly and fast interface for easy billing and reimbursement.

If you are new to Medical Billing and Coding there are a couple of great resources on Amazon.com.

1. Medical Billing and Coding Basics
2. EMR and Practice Management Software Suite, E-PracticeSoft Professional, Patient Scheduling, Medical Billing All in One, Multiuser, Windows PCs Only

Because Eclipse has more than 25 years in providing updated billing solutions for its customers, healthcare practitioners will enjoy using this affordable system that automatically includes the EHR software for a complete document and billing connectivity package.

Eclipse EHR (Electronic Health Record)

We’re pleased to inform you that ECLIPSE® includes a Fully Certified EHR Software and Documentation package at no additional cost.  That’s our way of giving back to the health care professions we serve.

The reporting capability linked to the EHR lists all the requirements needed f your Meaningful Use Statistics are exactly correct! Our clients were getting reimbursed in time for the deadline and receiving their Meaningful Use Stimulus checks in 2011!

Our documentation comes with complete templates so there is nothing that needs to be set up by you, yet they are completely customizable. We have also recently added a dashboard to speed up workflow, which lists all the pertinent information for you to treat the patient with once click of the mouse.

Many clients have informed us that their exams can be documented in minutes, and routine visit notes in seconds.

If you are new to Medical Billing and Coding there are a couple of great resources on Amazon.com.

1. Medical Billing and Coding Basics
2. EMR and Practice Management Software Suite, E-PracticeSoft Professional, Patient Scheduling, Medical Billing All in One, Multiuser, Windows PCs Only

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