Health IT
Upgrading from Microsoft’s SQL Server 2008, Windows XP and Windows 7
July 9th, 2019 marked the end-of-life for Microsoft’s SQL Server 2008 which means there will no longer be security patches or updates. Since, SQL Server is the underlying database software that ChartMaker Medical Suite uses to maintain your data, we encourage you to upgrade to SQL Server 2016. In some cases there may be a…
Read MoreNew E-Prescribing Laws Affecting Pennsylvania Physicians
Important to all Physicians in Pennsylvania We have become aware of a new regulation applicable to e-prescribing controlled substances. Per the e-prescribing law Act 96 of 2018, practitioners, excluding veterinarians, will be required to issue electronic prescriptions for Schedule II-V controlled substances beginning on October 24, 2019. This will replace the traditional paper prescription pads.…
Read MoreWhat End-of-life for Microsoft’s SQL Server 2008 R2 Means For You and Your Office/Business
July 9th, 2019 marked the end-of-life for Microsoft’s SQL Server 2008 R2. What does this mean for your office/business and how does this affect you? Read more to find out: a. End-of-life means that Microsoft will no longer offer security patches for that version. b. SQL Server 2008 R2 will continue to function beyond July…
Read MoreHow Ransomware Threatens Your Medical Practice
Author: Joe Cerra, National Sales Manager – STI Computer Services, Inc. I recently received this email from a colleague: “Joe, I have been trying to move this client to the Cloud for over a year. ” The practice just got the Crypto virus last Friday and now they are ready to move to the cloud.…
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HealtheConnections Announces Finalization of Merger with HealthlinkNY
On May 1, 2019, two New York State Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIOs) announced that they have now merged into one – HealtheConnections is now officially the RHIO serving the Central & Northern New York, Southern Tier and Hudson Valley regions.
Read MoreJuly Newsletter 2018
In case you missed it, the July newsletter is now available: In This Issue MIPS Feedback Reports Increased Prices Cloud Storage CDC Guidelines Prescription Opioids Webinars and Video Mobile App Webinar – Setup and Use [Video] Benefits of Revenue Cycle Management Read the full version online.
Read MoreDecember 2017 Newsletter
Our December newsletter is out now with topics on: STI New Web Site Survey What to Expect for MIPS 2018 ChartMaker® Mobile Webinars New Release Notes Read the full version
Read MoreNovember 2017 Newsletter
Our November newsletter is out now with topics on: STI Launches a New Web Site MIPS Assistance Program – 2017 Preliminary Results What to Expect for MIPS 2018 ChartMaker® Mobile Webinars Read the full version
Read MoreRansomware Campaign
The U.S. government is aware of an international ransomware campaign that may be affecting Healthcare and Public Health Sector assets in addition to other Sectors. You may forward this message broadly with no restrictions. You may send additional questions to cip@hhs.gov HHS/ASPR Critical Infrastructure Protection Program If you are the victim of a ransomware attack Mitigating…
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