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| ▪ You Deserve Excellence in EMR and Billing Integration |
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There is a fundamental difference between software designed for doctors (EMR) and software designed for medical billing (PM). Although both are vital to a successful practice, no single company can maintain expertise in these diverse and constantly evolving fields. This is why for over 20 years, Praxis has focused exclusively on developing Praxis EMR, while offering seamless integration to the billing of your choice. In fact, this is what has made Praxis EMR so good.
It would be simple for Praxis to also offer "Praxis EMR Billing", and make additional revenues selling "integration". However, "integration" from one company short changes you.
Instead of forcing you into a billing solution, Praxis EMR integrates with the best medical billing systems in the country.
Your clinic deserves the best of both worlds: billing-PM integration with EMR specialization.
The Praxis Billing Integration Advantage
Praxis EMR connects seamlessly with our preferred billing partners, offering clients product integration without sacrificing the quality that only a specialist can deliver.
With a seamless Praxis EMR Billing interface, you get:
- A single 800 number for customer support, which you expect.
- Integration together with specialization, which you deserve.
- Increased Revenues only specialist billing offers.
- The flexibility to trade-up or change your integrated billing as you grow.
- Praxis EMR, the only Template-Free EMR, and the #1 rated EMR in the country.
Additionally, if your clinic's billing system works well for you, there is absolutely no reason to change it. Why go through the headache of selecting, implementing, and adapting to a new billing service all over again? And, why put your bottom line at risk?
With Praxis EMR, you won't have to.
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| ▪ The Myths and Mistruths of EMR/Billing Package Deals |
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Vendors of bundled EMR/billing software make false claims in order to sell their package deals that make them more money at your expense. We would like to take a moment to debunk these mistruths.
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An EMR/billing package saves you money. |
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In fact, a package deal will cost you more money in the long run for several reasons. First, the billing software will not be personalized to meet your specific billing needs; instead, you will be forced to adapt to its cookie-cutter approach. Second, say goodbye to the dedication and personal touch of a billing specialist; you will become just one more medical practice that will be forced to conform to a uniform billing standard. And, last but not least, once you realize you've made a mistake, you will discover that switching to another alternative will cost you dearly; in effect, the vendor will have you locked in forever. |
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You should use a billing solution and EMR from the same company; otherwise, you'll have integration problems. |
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Be careful. The vendor is trying to sell you a substandard product that you would never even consider on its own merits. If you don't believe this sort of thing actually happens, take a look at this post in EMR Update: "This post is a warning about how IT companies with an established customer base can tack some code onto its existing accounting software, and call it an EMR, get it certified, and sell it to EMR naive hospital administrators who want to deal with only 1 vendor. Without a paper chart, or some other way to record patient information gathered outside of an office visit, I find this EMR to be unsafe for doctors and patients, and grossly inefficient at documenting patient care." Now imagine the inverse situation: An EMR company that is focused on the needs of a doctor cobbling together a billing solution. Do you really think that such a solution could meet the needs of a medical billing specialist? Further, the federal government's Meaningful Use program has mandated the use of HL7 standards, which enables interoperability between all EMR and billing systems. Insist on Praxis Billing Integration and see how quickly vendors drop this argument to salvage at least part of their sale. And, Praxis coordinates all updates with your billing and labs so you receive tightly integrated upgrades.
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With a package deal, you don't need to pay for a clearinghouse. |
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All billing companies and products use some form of clearinghouse. Some put their brand name on the clearinghouse and mark up the service by 20%. Please call us and we'll show you how a Praxis Integrated Partner will save you 8-10% guaranteed. We'll also help you choose the best clearinghouse for your personal needs. No package deal offers you this flexibility and discounted pricing. |
Bottom Line: You deserve the best EMR for your practice needs, integrated with a billing system that makes you the most money. Praxis EMR is the only EMR that offers you this flexibility. Do not be fooled by "integrated" marketing. Integrated EHR-PM products do not improve your Medical Quality, enable Better Documentation or lead to Higher Profitability in your medical practice. Only Praxis EMR enables these key benefits.
Please contact us for an expert billing consultation. |
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| ▪ Praxis Billing Integration |
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| As part of the Praxis EMR guarantee, we promise all Praxis clients that we will never offer billing services and put EMR clinical quality at risk. No one company can offer you excellence in both fields. Our resources will always remain dedicated to the research and development of the best Electronic Medical Record in the world.
The integration of specialized software is again becoming the industry standard. For an excellent article on the subject, see the Jul/Aug 2009 issue of Family Practice Management, the monthly newsletter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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"Vertically integrated, top-tier companies such as Allscripts, GE Centricity and NextGen would like to continue to sell comprehensive EHRs to their best customers, who will pay their highest prices at maximum profit margins, often greater than 50 percent. But they are struggling to add value fast enough and at a price individual practices can afford. The proof is seen in examples throughout the Nutting Report and in countless practices across the country as users try to get vertically integrated vendors to respond quickly to their functionality needs but find the workarounds and awkward installations maddeningly frustrating."
Family Practice Management, Jul/Aug 2009, p. 9.
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| ▪ Integrated Billing Partners |
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Praxis Integrated Billing Partners offer industry-leading excellence and value in billing and clearinghouse services. Praxis EMR Integrated Billing Partners are rigorously screened and undergo a periodic Praxis Billing Quality Review to ensure:
- Value
- Pricing
- Flexibility
- Customer Service
Please note: We expect new Praxis Integrated Billing Partners to be joining our team this year. As a result, the Integrated Billing Partner list below will most likely grow. If your preferred biller is not on the list or if you need assistance selecting a billing partner, please contact us for an expert consultation. |
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AdvancedMD
AdvancedMD is the #1 web-native software product for Physician Office and Billing Office Management. With over 6 years of development, AdvancedMD's software system has the best workflow and feature set of any web-based product available. The software is 100% web-based, meaning you can use it any time, anywhere you can get on the Internet.
http://www.advancedmd.com |
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Advo Care Medical Software
AdvoCare Medical Software is a leading provider of medical billing software, services and technologies for health care provider organizations. Built from a strong foundation established in 1976, AdvoCare Medical Software continues its commitment to helping its clients compete in a rapidly changing health care environment with our suite of software applications.
http://www.advocaremedical.com |
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Ahlers & Associates
Richard Ahler, CEO
Phone: 254-756-1836 x133
Gary Garcia, Systems Marketing and Implementations
gary@ahlerssoftware.com
www.ahlerssoftware.com
Ahlers is specialized in meeting the unique data collection/analysis, reporting and billing needs of non-profit healthcare clinics. We know and care about Public Health while making your goal of seamless clinic operations ours. Lean on us! Others have for over 30 years. |
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Athena Health
At athenahealth, our comprehensive practice automation and claims management services are designed to check eligibility, speed claim processing, and shorten revenue cycles. By combining the power of cutting edge technology with the knowledge of experienced professionals, athenahealth dramatically improves the cash flow and manageability of medical offices.
www.athenahealth.com |
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Azalea Health Innovations
Azalea Health Innovations', Azalea Practice Management™ (Azalea PM™), is a web-based medical billing and practice management system that boasts simple site navigation and will interface with any EMR. Features include a library of billing an financial reports, multiple fee schedules for multiple providers, a robust patient scheduler, automated appointment reminder calls, the ability to scan and store patient Insurance cards and IDs, Medical Necessity Verification, Insurance eligibility verification, address verification, a detailed HIPAA audit trail, and much more. At Azalea Health Innovations, our revenue cycle management services are designed to accelerate claim processing, shorten revenue cycles, and increase reimbursements. Azalea Health Innovations also offers prior authorization services. Integrated with Azalea PM™ is our pre-authorization software, Azalea Pre-Cert™. Azalea PM™ is a powerful tool that allows you to effectively plan and improve practice performance while maximizing revenue, and is free for our revenue cycle management clients.
www.azaleahealth.com |
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Brickell Research (Plastic Surgery Experts)
Founded in 1991, Brickell Research pioneered Microsoft Windows-based practice managment software. Over the twenty years since, we have been a leading provider of innovative, efficiency-focused, and superbly-supported healthcare IT solutions for practice management, billing, scheduling, and clinical recordkeeping.
More than software, the company pioneered an approach to selling and servicing solutions that is unparalleled in its forthrightness and customer-friendliness. One prominent industry consultant once said that it's easier to be our customer than it is to become our customer. We feel that is as it should be. As many providers have learned the hard way, most vendors are far quicker to accept an order than they are to educate customers, learn about their needs, and take care of them in the long-term. For twenty years, our goal has been to put the financial and operational health of providers first. We look forward to continuing to expand the ways we can bring practices value and efficiency in the decades to come.
Peter P. Legorburu
Tel: 305.774.0081
Fax: 305.774.0023
peter@brickellresearch.com
www.brickellresearch.com |
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Cerner
Cerner is transforming healthcare by eliminating error, variance and waste for healthcare providers and consumers around the world. Cerner® solutions optimize processes for healthcare organizations ranging from single-doctor practices to entire countries, for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, and for the field of healthcare as a whole. Our solutions are licensed by more than 8,500 facilities worldwide.
www.cerner.com |
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CollaborateMD
Since 1999, CollaborateMD’s cloud-based healthcare solution has been a disruptive factor in how medical businesses manage their medical practice and medical billing. CollaborateMD’s 100% Java solution, with its simplicity, no contracts and affordable monthly fees, allows 5,000 active medical providers to see a true return on investment. CollaborateMD customers enjoy fast implementation, exceptional and unlimited support and most importantly, increased office efficiency and reduced accounts-receivable. For more information, visit www.CollaborateMD.com or call 888.348.8457. |
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DAQbilling
Antek HealthWare is pleased to offer you DAQbilling, our award-winning medical billing/practice management system. DAQbilling is designed for Private/Group Practices and Billing Services to ease the tedious process of medical billing.
- Reduce time spent on billing chores by up to 30%
- Increase productivity by eliminating paper claims and statements
- Enhance efficiency with an easy-to-learn user interface
- Reduce expenses with low acquisition costs
We invite you to join the over 40,000 physicians enjoying Antek software today.
http://www.antekhealthware.com |
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G.E./Centricity (Millbrook)
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Centricity™ Solutions are a part of GE's integrated approach to optimizing workflow throughout the healthcare enterprise. Our suite of radiology, cardiology, and clinical information solutions is a complete package of workflow automation, clinical documentation, decision support, and quality assurance tools. Uniting the best-of-class software in both electronic medical records and practice management, Centricity® Physician Office integrates clinical and financial data to reduce your expenses and improve patient care.
http://www.millbrook.com/mcsp.asp |
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Genius Solutions
Genius Solutions’ Inc. premiere practice management and medical billing software, eTHOMAS, automates office management functions such as medical billing, appointment scheduling, patient correspondence, and financial and statistical analysis. Implementing our healthcare practice management software will give you the tools to manage your practice and keep your practice from managing you.
http://www.geniussolutions.com |
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Healthwind
Healthwind has provided powerful yet affordable practice management solutions to thousands of practitioners in the Northwest since 1985. The Healthwind Practice Management System is not just a manual and a CD – it is a complete package of the latest hardware, HIPAA-enabled software and comprehensive hotline support for medical offices and billing services. Software features include patient information, accounts receivable, collections, appointment scheduling, electronic claims and detailed reporting. Designed by an experienced team of specialists who have a deep understanding of clinical workflow and government requirements, with the best product support in the industry, it is a system you will look forward to using.
http://www.healthwind.com |
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Intelli-Bill
Powered by HorizonMIS™ proprietary software, iNtelli-Bill is a Billing Service that also provides a Web Based Practice Management and Billing System for use at your practice. The software learns while you work and points out issues that need attention to dramatically increase revenue.
www.intelli-bill.com |
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Lytec
The complete Practice Management Solution. Since 1989, NDCLytec has helped thousands of healthcare professionals efficiently operate their practices. NDCLytec’s perfect combination of proven software and personal service makes it easy for physicians to improve the profitability of their practices — at a price they can afford.
http://www.lytec.com |
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MDeverywhere
Solution Overview
MDeverywhere offers the industry's leading revenue cycle management solution for physicians. Our unique solution includes:
- Software: Web-based practice management software including scheduling, registration, handheld charge entry, payer contract modeling, eligibility verification, scanning & image retrieval, patient ledgers and management reports.
- Claim Expert: The MDeverywhere rules engine includes 15 million payer-specific rules which eliminate coding and demographic-related denials. In addition to eliminating denials, Claim Expert increases revenue by finding missing CPT® codes and supporting the Medicare PQRI measures.
- Contract Expert: The revenue cycle starts and ends with your contracts. We build a knowledge base that is practice-specific for each of our clients that includes fee schedules and all payment rules including service carve-outs, global fee periods, multiple surgery reductions, modifier multiples, code edits, site-of-service payment adjustments and private payment rules. We can then audit paid amounts to ensure payer compliance with contractual agreements.
- Business Services: Our comprehensive business services include claim submission, electronic eligibility verification, payment posting, claim follow-up, denial management, insurance rule creation, insurance contract definition, appointment reminder calls, patient recalls and more - all executed on your behalf by MDeverywhere.
How MDeverywhere Increases Your Revenue
MDeverywhere's mission is simple - to increase your revenue 5% to 15%. To accomplish this, we have put together a unique integrated solution that combines automation tools, expert systems, and best-in-class services.
- Decrease Denials 90%: MDeverywhere's handheld and web-based charge capture software includes a rules engine with 15-million+ payer-specific rules. These rules eliminate coding and demographic errors at the point-of-care ensuring a clean claim that is paid the first time.
- Enforce Payer Contracts: On average, commercial insurance carriers underpay claims by 7%. With our payer contract compliance software and client-specific payer knowledge base, we are able to identify and appeal all underpaid claims.
- Earn Medicare's PQRI & E-Prescribing Bonus: MDeverywhere's software automates and simplifies the PQRI and E-Prescribing reporting process enabling our clients to receive a 3.0% bonus based on their Medicare payments.
- Increase Practice Volume: MDeverywhere clients use our automated patient recall and appointment reminder system to drive up patient volume and physician productivity.
Getting Started
MDeverywhere is confident that practice revenue will increase by using our knowledge-driven systems and services. We also make it easy for a practice to become a client. With MDeverywhere, there is no contract, upfront software license fees or fees for training and implementation. The practice simply signs a one page fee agreement that can be canceled at any time. MDeverywhere gets paid a percentage of collection.
Click here to see a 4 minute demo on how MDeverywhere increases revenue or call 866-340-5500.
http://www.mdeverywhere.com |
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Medical Billing Associates
Medical Billing Associates provides a comprehensive and powerful practice management service. We help you build a more profitable practice by increasing collections, accelerating payments, and reducing overhead.
www.medbillingassociates.com |
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MEDfx
MEDfx Corporation is a privately-held company with a long history of embracing emerging technologies in collaboration with other innovative healthcare organizations. Over the course of its 25-year history, MEDfx Corporation has established itself as a leader in professional services, systems integration, and software engineering. More than 10,000 practices nationwide and millions of patient lives have benefited from the performance, reliability, and engineering excellence of the MEDfx Solution Stack.
MEDfx PM is a completely integrated, web–based clinical office and financial management solution that is scalable for practices of all sizes and specialties. The PM portlet promotes the efficient management of day–to–day office workflow, from the Front Desk to the Billing Office, including fully automated insurance eligibility checking and electronic claims submission. You can also manage and track patient compliance by establishing Treatment Plan schedules, recall appointments and reminder call schedules. PM can be connected to office EHR to further promote quality and safety of patient care.
http://www.medfx.com/pm |
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Medisoft
Medisoft's software is designed for medical offices; dentists; and medical billing services. Whether you are interested in starting your own home based medical billing service or manage a private practice, this medical software gives you the flexibility to easily send electronic or paper claims from your personal computer. Already integrated within this medical software is electronic claims software to transmit claims through a clearinghouse.
http://www.medisoft.com |
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MedTrio
MedTrio, Inc. was formed at the request of the OB/GYN Services Network (OSN); a group of seasoned professional medical administrators dedicated to the continuous management improvement of Obstetrics and Gynecological group practices.
www.medtrio.com |
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MedWare
MedWare is nationally recognized for revolutionizing medical office management. MedWare Practice Management Systems is a comprehensive accounts receivable software package for tracking and managing patient care. Their integrated scheduling, electronic claim submission, eligibility checking, and chart modules allow you to build a strong foundation of information.
http://www.medware.com |
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Micro MD
MicroMD is one of the most complete practice management systems available at an extremely competitive price. When integrated, Praxis EMR / MicroMD make a sophisticated, yet cost effective choice to support your entire medical practice needs. With a Praxis EMR / MicroMD Solution, your return on investment (ROI) is less than 18 months (i.e. the duration in which cost savings equal your initial investment) as a result of reduced cost of operation, improved doctor productivity and increases profitability.
http://www.micromd.net |
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Misys
Misys Healthcare Systems, a member of the Misys Group of Companies, develops and supports reliable, easy-to-use software and services of exceptional quality that enable physicians and caregivers to more easily manage the complexities of healthcare. Misys provides a variety of products that serve healthcare organizations of all sizes, including departmental systems, practice management systems and EDI connectivity.
http://www.misyshealthcare.com |
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MOMS-AT
Founded in 1987 by Gerald Furst, DataTel Solutions, Inc. has been providing quality Medical Office software products for over 20 years.
DataTel's flagship product is known as MOMS™ or Medical Office Management System™. The first generation began as MOMS™ 1.0 for DOS/Unix and was grandfathered at version 1.9 in 2005. The Advanced Technology (MOMS™ AT) was first released in 2003. The versatile Practice Management Software is designed to accommodate a range of medical service providers from solo practitioners, multi-doctor/facility/specialty practices, and billing services. The goal is to provide quality software at a reasonable price.
The next generation of the MOMS™ product line will feature advanced EHR functionality in a tightly integrated package. The focus of the product is to provide electronic chart documentation functions with efficient claims management technology. Rather than turn the existing MOMS™ AT Practice Management into an EHR product, DataTel has chosen to implement a completely new design based on lessons learned from the existing MOMS™ AT Practice Management software. The result is an EHR and Practice Management product that not only assists physicians in meeting regulatory guidelines, but also helps to maximize reimbursement for services rendered.
www.momsat.com |
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Net Practice (by Mars Medical Systems)
NetPractice practice management software by MARS Medical Systems leads the industry with the most powerful suite of practice management tools available. From workflow management, scheduling, billing, collections, claim scrubbing, document management, reports, automated eligibility and appointment reminders to seamless integration with any EMR system, NetPractice is the ultimate profitability tool for the physician office.
http://www.netpractice.com |
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NueMD
NueMD® is a division of Nuesoft Technologies Inc. Established in 1993, Nuesoft is the leading Internet based practice management solutions for physicians’ offices, billing companies and university health centers. Nuesoft was one of the first companies to pioneer software as a service (SaaS) and has the datacenter facilities to support secure and HIPAA-compliant application hosting. The company has an established U.S. customer base of more than 15,000 users in 49 states – including 7,000 medical providers from nearly 100 specialties. For more information, visit http://www.nuesoft.com or call (800) 401-7422. |
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PCN
Medical Manager PCN, Inc. (MMPCN) is one of the nation's largest providers of information technology for a wide variety of physician organizations. Through the use of this advanced technology, Medical Manager PCN, Inc. can help healthcare businesses improve their practice and profitability.
http://www.pcn.com |
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Per Se
Per-Se helps practices like yours address the complex issues that affect reimbursement and cash flow. Our specialty-specific services, backed by certified nationwide resources, help physicians cost-effectively optimize and accelerate collections, increase the revenue opportunities that are so critical in a declining reimbursement environment and proactively manage compliance risks. With our expertise, proven technology and “best practices” processes, we'll make sure that your income is optimized.
Per-Se also offers billing and accounts receivable services.
http://www.per-se.com/index.asp |
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Perfect Care
Perfect Care for Windows meets the demands of today's modern personal computers with a 32-bit Windows-based medical billing and electronic medical records solutions. If your advanced health facility and or medical billing services require the power of a client/server medical management system, with the scalability of an SQL database Perfect Care for Windows is the choice solution.
http://www.ncgmedical.com/pc_windows.html |
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PRM Billing Inc.
- Electronic billing
- Compliance program
- Bring rejection rate to under 2%
- Posting of payments
- Claims follow-up
- Patient statements
- 24-hour access to custom reports
www.prmbilling.com |
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Raintree
Raintree Billing Manager: Maximum flexibility with centralized or de-centralized billing models and personalized paper or electronic billing. Expedited reimbursement with automated, accurate and timely statement mailings and claims processing. Higher collection ratios with the ability to facilitate rebilling, ledger notes, follow-ups and single claims more directly from the Onscreen Collections Worksheet. Efficient collection tracking with automatic accounts receivable balancing, easy-to-reference worksheets listing payer sources, patients covered, amounts owed and aging breakdowns using estimated or contracts-based collection amounts.
http://www.raintreeinc.com |
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SoftAid
The Medical Office: Enterprise Edition provides a powerful practice management system for healthcare providers of any size. The system includes all of the features and functionality you require at an affordable price. The Enterprise Edition includes numerous customizable options, a versatile infrastructure, and multi-level security for the safety of your critical data.
http://www.soft-aid.com/products/tmo-ent.htm |
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TotalMD
TotalMD provides billing software that is revolutionizing the medical practice management software market.
Located in Mesa, Arizona, TotalMD has experienced amazing growth in terms of employees and financial success. Our original creative team, as well as many new talented members, continues to help TotalMD produce incredibly refreshing new medical software products and services.
http://www.totalmd.com |
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Yorkmed
York-Med Systems Inc. has a Clinical Management Systems (CMS) Local Solution, which has been deemed a certified product. This product has been certified by the ePhysician Project, a partnership of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ontario Medical Association. This certification means that York-Med's CMS Local Solution has passed a rigorous set of requirements to ensure that the product can support minimum clinical and practice management specifications. Ontario physicians helped define these minimum specifications.
http://www.yorkmed.com/Products |
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