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KIDS Plus IIS System Update
Beginning in September 2016, KIDS Plus IIS will have an important system update that will affect how users report immunizations to KIDS Plus IIS. This upgrade will allow VFC and VFAAR providers to automatically decrement inventory. This means you will no longer have to manually reconcile your VFC and VFAAR vaccine inventory, which should save…
Read MoreChartMaker® 2016 Software Release 6.1.6
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2016 (file version 6.1.6). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes. Managed Care Payment Analysis Report Updated Expand Where can I find it? Managed Care > Payment Analysis > Insurance Comparison Summary What do I need to know? New fields…
Read MoreNovitas Solutions (Medicare) Announces the Elimination of Dial-Up Connectivity
If your office is sending electronic claims or retrieving ERAs from Novitas Medicare* this notice affects you. Novitas Medicare has announced as of October 24, 2016 they will no longer support dial up claim transmissions.
Read MoreIncorporating Family Links in Practice Manager
Do you dread updating multiple family member’s information when a patient moves? Then start using the “Family Links” button to save yourself time and frustration.
Read MoreLower Medication Costs, Better Patient Outcomes with PDR Integration
In the ChartMaker 2016 July software update (v6.1.6), there is an enhancement to prescribing that results from a partnership with PDR, the company that created the ubiquitous Physicians’ Desk Reference found on many physician’s desks for over 60 years. In addition to providing information about medications to the prescriber, this feature is designed to drive…
Read MoreCapital Blue Cross Changing to Non-Par With Change Healthcare Jan 1, 2017
Effective 01/01/2017, Capital BlueCross will discontinue their Trading Partner agreement with Change Healthcare. Capital BlueCross will go from a participating to a non-participating insurance carrier status. There is no change to your office if you have transitioned to Change Healthcare’s Provider Complete. For providers that are NOT submitting claims through Provider Complete, a charge of…
Read MoreTLS 1.2 Requirement Affecting Older Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Transport Layer Security Protocol (TLS) 1.2 Requirement Affecting Older Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), defines a set of common standards incorporated by most software applications that need to exchange information securely over the internet. These standards continue to evolve over time as weaknesses are found and…
Read MoreData Exchange Reminders
As a reminder, our CCDA data exchange will send a LOINC code for lab results if they have been properly configured through ChartMaker® Medical Suite.
Read MoreSTI’s Interface with Inspira HIE Now Supports Imports
As of the ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2016 6.1.5.199 release, offices that are part of the Inspira HIE will now have the ability to not only export Transition of Care documents, but will also be able to import them as well. The newly added import functionality will allow users the ability to electronically download Transition of…
Read MoreBest Practices for Constructing High-Quality Patient Instructions (Sig) Within E-Prescriptions
*Originally published by Surescripts Purpose: To provide guidance and best practices to EHR technology partners and their end-users on creating high-quality prescription directions. Description: The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT Version 10.6 allows the transmission of patient directions within the Directions field of a new electronic prescription. This Directions field is intended to…
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