Healthtec Fusion is medical provider software that incorporates the functions of three programs into one easy to use application. By combining medical billing software and electronic medical records management, Healthtec Fusion will help medical practices run more efficiently.
This program will change the way medical practices function by alleviating the stress of having to manage records as well as patients. Healthtec Fusion will assist the medical practice with its medical billing software and by providing electronic medical records management.
The first function that this software provides is electronic medical record (EMR) management. Healthtec-EHR was designed to lighten the burden that comes with medical records. Dealing with cumbersome files and folders in both time consuming and outdated. Therefore, Healthtec-EHR was developed in response to a need for EMR management. This application will mimic the real world process and work flow of the medical practice. This allows for the software to be introduced into the practice without disrupting the day to day routine of the staff. This program is easy to use and will evolve as the medical practice continues to grow.
Healthtec-PM is the solution to medical billing software. This application will assist in gaining control over the financial status of the medical practice. This medical billing software allows the provider to oversee the cash flow, receivables and provides a financial analysis for the practice. The provider can also choose to expand the software with additional tools for revenue cycle management. With the expansion comes electronic claims management allowing the provider to scrub a claim, create electronic patient statements and even has a function contains an auto appeals rules engine. This program can be used as a stand alone program or in conjunction with the Healthtec Fusion suite.
The last function provided by this software, and one of the most important aspects of any medical practice, is scheduling. Healthtec-VS allow the medical provider to completely change the way scheduling is performed in the medical practice. While patient scheduling is an integral part of the practice, there is also a need for scheduling other tasks and people. This software allows the provider to schedule assistants, operators and even equipment. This program can be used as a stand alone program or in conjunction with the Healthtec Fusion suite.
With Healthtec Fusion the medical provider can now bring the focus back to patient care. With EMR and medical billing software solutions that this program provides, the medical practice will not only continue to thrive but begin to grow.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Healthtec Fusion
In 1986 Greg Schipper started a company called ACC, Inc in San Antonio, Texas. His company developed medical and dental practice software at a reasonable price. The need for medical billing software and software that could handle electronic medical records sold at a reasonable cost was overwhelming. FoxMed and FoxDental, the EMR and medical billing software developed, were sold in the state of Texas for a decade. In 1997 the company went national, selling these products to medical and dental practices throughout the country.
After being acquired by a company called PCH, LLC out of Louisville, Kentucky the company blossomed. The software was rewritten and updated for 2000 compliance and Healthtec Software was born. Since then the company has only improved, adding additional components and becoming Healthtec Fusion.
Healthtec Fusion integrates three aspects of a medical practice into one easy to use piece of software. First, Healthttec-EHR handles all the medical records. Electronic medical records help to ease the burden of the nurses by placing all the information in the EMR format. In addition to medical records, Healthtec-PM handles the day to day financial records of the medical practice. This piece of software handles everything from cash flow control to filing an claim. And lastly Healthtec-VS performs all the scheduling for the medical practice. This program schedules patients, assistants, equipment anything else that you may need.
The versatility of Healthtec Fusion is geared to help you avoid the pitfalls of doing business. Through many years of experience in the health care industry Healthtec Fusion has learned many of the obstacles that face medical providers. They feel that this software will help these providers gain a better financial position, attain their goals as a practice, maximize their abilities and gain the necessary skills to be successful.
In addition to offering this software to manage the medical practice, Healthtec Fusion also offers the support needed to guide the provider through the learn stage. It can be difficult to integrate new software into a medical practice. Healthtect Fusion understands that this transition period will not always flow seamlessly. That is why they have backed their product with training and support. This company feels that properly utilizing all the features of its software will only help the medical practice grow. That is why Healthtec Fusion has developed webinars fot the purpose of initial training and ongoing support.
Healthtec Fusion is medical billing software and electronic medical records management all rolled in to one convenient application. The advantages of this software will promote the growth of the medical practice and standardize the work flow of the business.
After being acquired by a company called PCH, LLC out of Louisville, Kentucky the company blossomed. The software was rewritten and updated for 2000 compliance and Healthtec Software was born. Since then the company has only improved, adding additional components and becoming Healthtec Fusion.
Healthtec Fusion integrates three aspects of a medical practice into one easy to use piece of software. First, Healthttec-EHR handles all the medical records. Electronic medical records help to ease the burden of the nurses by placing all the information in the EMR format. In addition to medical records, Healthtec-PM handles the day to day financial records of the medical practice. This piece of software handles everything from cash flow control to filing an claim. And lastly Healthtec-VS performs all the scheduling for the medical practice. This program schedules patients, assistants, equipment anything else that you may need.
The versatility of Healthtec Fusion is geared to help you avoid the pitfalls of doing business. Through many years of experience in the health care industry Healthtec Fusion has learned many of the obstacles that face medical providers. They feel that this software will help these providers gain a better financial position, attain their goals as a practice, maximize their abilities and gain the necessary skills to be successful.
In addition to offering this software to manage the medical practice, Healthtec Fusion also offers the support needed to guide the provider through the learn stage. It can be difficult to integrate new software into a medical practice. Healthtect Fusion understands that this transition period will not always flow seamlessly. That is why they have backed their product with training and support. This company feels that properly utilizing all the features of its software will only help the medical practice grow. That is why Healthtec Fusion has developed webinars fot the purpose of initial training and ongoing support.
Healthtec Fusion is medical billing software and electronic medical records management all rolled in to one convenient application. The advantages of this software will promote the growth of the medical practice and standardize the work flow of the business.
Monday, June 22, 2009
WHY SHARED DECISION MAKING WORKS IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
WHY SHARED DECISION MAKING WORKS IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
Shared Decision Making, as it relates to the healthcare industry, is a relatively new process that strives to bring patients and physicians to a higher level of understanding through third-party advocates. It relies on a variety of factors such as patient knowledge, treatment options and impartial advocacy. Care advocates who are able to guide participants in need of ongoing medical attention through the complexities of the ever-changing world of today’s healthcare system are generally experienced healthcare professionals. These Care Advocates offer their impartial, knowledgeable advice within the confines of the shared decision making process to facilitate meaningful dialogue and understanding between physicians and patients. The following reasons show why Shared Decision Making works when a patient is faced with significant healthcare choices.
Oftentimes patients are faced with medical situations that require them to make decisions regarding treatment that could affect their quality of life from that point on; Questions like: should an individual choose surgery instead of a more conservative approach through medication?
When a patient needs to make difficult healthcare decisions it is important to have an impartial, knowledgeable Care Advocate who can study the patient’s condition, value system and personal preferences and weigh them against the various options of treatment – sometimes options not even presented by the attending physician. Through shared decision making the patient will be advised so they will be able to understand if one course of treatment is better than another as it relates to their own particular situation.
Risk communication is an important aspect of any informed decision. Many times there are no clear-cut answers when addressing a specific treatment of a medical diagnosis. The hope is that physicians are aware of all options and present them to the patient. Ethical principles in the practice of medicine and related healthcare industries require patient consent before a physician or healthcare professional can begin treatment. Timing often plays a significant role in the decision-making process. However, many decisions regarding clinical treatment are judgment calls. A physician may not have the right information regarding the patient’s values, interests or care preferences to present alternative treatment options. It follows then, that if the physician does not adequately present the pros and cons of a prescribed course of treatment, because the above mentioned factors were not taken into consideration, a patient may make a wrong decision – a decision that could have been avoided through the process of Shared Decision Making.
In recent years the concept of Shared Decision Making has surfaced as an ideal model for enhanced healthcare treatment. When information is shared through an impartial Care Advocate the process of deciding on a specific course of action will result in treatment that takes into consideration evidence about treatment options, the pros and cons of each option and an informed decision that values a patient’s individual preferences. The process involves a sharing of information, consensus building and ultimately agreement on a course of treatment.
Shared Decision Making, as it relates to the healthcare industry, is a relatively new process that strives to bring patients and physicians to a higher level of understanding through third-party advocates. It relies on a variety of factors such as patient knowledge, treatment options and impartial advocacy. Care advocates who are able to guide participants in need of ongoing medical attention through the complexities of the ever-changing world of today’s healthcare system are generally experienced healthcare professionals. These Care Advocates offer their impartial, knowledgeable advice within the confines of the shared decision making process to facilitate meaningful dialogue and understanding between physicians and patients. The following reasons show why Shared Decision Making works when a patient is faced with significant healthcare choices.
Oftentimes patients are faced with medical situations that require them to make decisions regarding treatment that could affect their quality of life from that point on; Questions like: should an individual choose surgery instead of a more conservative approach through medication?
When a patient needs to make difficult healthcare decisions it is important to have an impartial, knowledgeable Care Advocate who can study the patient’s condition, value system and personal preferences and weigh them against the various options of treatment – sometimes options not even presented by the attending physician. Through shared decision making the patient will be advised so they will be able to understand if one course of treatment is better than another as it relates to their own particular situation.
Risk communication is an important aspect of any informed decision. Many times there are no clear-cut answers when addressing a specific treatment of a medical diagnosis. The hope is that physicians are aware of all options and present them to the patient. Ethical principles in the practice of medicine and related healthcare industries require patient consent before a physician or healthcare professional can begin treatment. Timing often plays a significant role in the decision-making process. However, many decisions regarding clinical treatment are judgment calls. A physician may not have the right information regarding the patient’s values, interests or care preferences to present alternative treatment options. It follows then, that if the physician does not adequately present the pros and cons of a prescribed course of treatment, because the above mentioned factors were not taken into consideration, a patient may make a wrong decision – a decision that could have been avoided through the process of Shared Decision Making.
In recent years the concept of Shared Decision Making has surfaced as an ideal model for enhanced healthcare treatment. When information is shared through an impartial Care Advocate the process of deciding on a specific course of action will result in treatment that takes into consideration evidence about treatment options, the pros and cons of each option and an informed decision that values a patient’s individual preferences. The process involves a sharing of information, consensus building and ultimately agreement on a course of treatment.
REDEFINING MEDICAL BILLING SOFTWARE
REDEFINING MEDICAL BILLING SOFTWARE
Medical Billing Software has been a mainstay of the medical and dental industry for nearly 30 years. At first designed as a simple practice management system for doctors and dentists, this category of software has evolved to create powerful Medical Billing Software programs that function as valuable tools to enable a medical practice to navigate through all the various payment schemes available from private and government-backed insurance programs.
Choosing the right Medical Billing Software will resolve the challenges faced by medical practices - regardless of their size or patient load. But are all Medical Billing Software programs created equal? Does every program address issues such as fewer claim rejections, denials and underpayments? Is the software capable of handling the ever-changing codes used by various insurers? How does this software treat bills that go unpaid for long periods of time? And how does your Medical Billing Software interface with the dawning era of electronic storage of medical records. There are software programs that even integrate credit card payment options as a function of patient management. But there is more to running a successful medical practice than billing.
A new generation of Medical Billing Software has emerged that is integrating the three primary functions required by the medical and dental industry: Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records (EHR) and Scheduling. Traditionally, each area has been allocated its own stand-alone application, but by integrating all three patient-specific key functions into one Electronic Health Record system a new level of efficiency can be achieved. This is a sea change from the traditional paper-based record keeping systems used by so many medical practices in the past; and by using current technology upgrades issues like code revisions, rescheduling or underpayment will no longer negatively impact the efficiency of a medial office. Add-ons to the software system can include both assessments of various insurance paying patterns to detect underpayments and automatically generate appeals letters. And the innovations do not stop there.
Some companies, like HealthTec, offer more advanced software. Their Electronic Medical Records software, HealthTec EHR come pre-loaded with a unique graphic user interface with detailed templates to allow for detailed charting options; not to mention electronic prescriptions, drug-to-drug and drug to allergy interaction warnings, and even the ability to hand-write, type or dictate any note onto a patient’s chart and many more unique features.
Too often, medical practices are bogged down by the little things. Too much time gets spent on backroom stuff instead of patient care. With the right medical billing software solutions a medical practice can get back to its primary goal – resolving health issues for its patients. The more efficient the software, the easier it will be to make running a medical practice less of a hassle and a more profitable venture.
Medical Billing Software has been a mainstay of the medical and dental industry for nearly 30 years. At first designed as a simple practice management system for doctors and dentists, this category of software has evolved to create powerful Medical Billing Software programs that function as valuable tools to enable a medical practice to navigate through all the various payment schemes available from private and government-backed insurance programs.
Choosing the right Medical Billing Software will resolve the challenges faced by medical practices - regardless of their size or patient load. But are all Medical Billing Software programs created equal? Does every program address issues such as fewer claim rejections, denials and underpayments? Is the software capable of handling the ever-changing codes used by various insurers? How does this software treat bills that go unpaid for long periods of time? And how does your Medical Billing Software interface with the dawning era of electronic storage of medical records. There are software programs that even integrate credit card payment options as a function of patient management. But there is more to running a successful medical practice than billing.
A new generation of Medical Billing Software has emerged that is integrating the three primary functions required by the medical and dental industry: Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records (EHR) and Scheduling. Traditionally, each area has been allocated its own stand-alone application, but by integrating all three patient-specific key functions into one Electronic Health Record system a new level of efficiency can be achieved. This is a sea change from the traditional paper-based record keeping systems used by so many medical practices in the past; and by using current technology upgrades issues like code revisions, rescheduling or underpayment will no longer negatively impact the efficiency of a medial office. Add-ons to the software system can include both assessments of various insurance paying patterns to detect underpayments and automatically generate appeals letters. And the innovations do not stop there.
Some companies, like HealthTec, offer more advanced software. Their Electronic Medical Records software, HealthTec EHR come pre-loaded with a unique graphic user interface with detailed templates to allow for detailed charting options; not to mention electronic prescriptions, drug-to-drug and drug to allergy interaction warnings, and even the ability to hand-write, type or dictate any note onto a patient’s chart and many more unique features.
Too often, medical practices are bogged down by the little things. Too much time gets spent on backroom stuff instead of patient care. With the right medical billing software solutions a medical practice can get back to its primary goal – resolving health issues for its patients. The more efficient the software, the easier it will be to make running a medical practice less of a hassle and a more profitable venture.
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY WITH MEDICAL BILLING SOFTWARE
Thanks to the innovations and options made available through Medical Billing Software solutions, the era of running a medical practice with tedious, labor-intensive, paper-based file-keeping and billing is long gone. And Medical Billing Software has certainly come of age thanks to HealthTec’s innovative HealthTec Fusion - a software solution of medical and dental practices that combines three of the most essential aspects of running a healthcare business into one easy-to-use and intuitive package – Medical Practice Management, Electronic Health Records and Scheduling.
There are many pitfalls that can affect the ultimate success of individual healthcare businesses. Realizing the need to minimize the affects of the ever-growing maze of rules and regulations regarding degrees of coverage, coding issues, payment and other aspects of claims processing that impact the smooth operation of most healthcare businesses, many medical practices have turned to Medical Billing Software for a solution. A number of smaller practices can get by with simple and affordable solutions such as FOXMED and FOXDENT ESPRESS. However, since there are no uniform guidelines regarding individual medical insurance company coverage limits and payment options not to mention rule exceptions, a need arose, for many growing concerns in the healthcare industry, for a robust Medical Billing Software program that would be able to address practice management as well as other related issues that have turned the practice of medicine into a bureaucratic nightmare.
The people at HealthTec Software, Inc. – industry leaders in the field of medical practice management solutions since the mid 1980’s – have put their considerable experience to work with their latest software solution, HealthTec Fusion, the premier end-to-end solution for most healthcare practices covering graphical EMR/EHR, powerful Practice Management and flexible scheduling.
Through constant refinements and continued product development HealthTec has be able to augment their core software solution, HealthTec Fusion, with a number of essential enhancements such as modules that will handle Patient Statements, Integrated Credit Card and A/R Management and even provide an email alert system customized to notify key a practice’s personnel when preset performance indicators are violated. These services are just one of a number of ways in which HealthTec has developed ways to leverage technology to improve office efficiency and allow physicians to get back to their primary business goal – providing quality healthcare to their roster of patients.
But HealthTec doesn’t stop there. They believe so strongly in their products that they provide continuing monthly seminars to aid medical practices in learning how to get the most out of their software with demonstrations, tips, suggestions and advice on updates as well as custom training sessions. No medical practice should be without some form of Medical Billing Software – and companies like HealthTec, with a proven track record cultivating long-term client relationships, has been providing with solutions to fit most healthcare businesses
There are many pitfalls that can affect the ultimate success of individual healthcare businesses. Realizing the need to minimize the affects of the ever-growing maze of rules and regulations regarding degrees of coverage, coding issues, payment and other aspects of claims processing that impact the smooth operation of most healthcare businesses, many medical practices have turned to Medical Billing Software for a solution. A number of smaller practices can get by with simple and affordable solutions such as FOXMED and FOXDENT ESPRESS. However, since there are no uniform guidelines regarding individual medical insurance company coverage limits and payment options not to mention rule exceptions, a need arose, for many growing concerns in the healthcare industry, for a robust Medical Billing Software program that would be able to address practice management as well as other related issues that have turned the practice of medicine into a bureaucratic nightmare.
The people at HealthTec Software, Inc. – industry leaders in the field of medical practice management solutions since the mid 1980’s – have put their considerable experience to work with their latest software solution, HealthTec Fusion, the premier end-to-end solution for most healthcare practices covering graphical EMR/EHR, powerful Practice Management and flexible scheduling.
Through constant refinements and continued product development HealthTec has be able to augment their core software solution, HealthTec Fusion, with a number of essential enhancements such as modules that will handle Patient Statements, Integrated Credit Card and A/R Management and even provide an email alert system customized to notify key a practice’s personnel when preset performance indicators are violated. These services are just one of a number of ways in which HealthTec has developed ways to leverage technology to improve office efficiency and allow physicians to get back to their primary business goal – providing quality healthcare to their roster of patients.
But HealthTec doesn’t stop there. They believe so strongly in their products that they provide continuing monthly seminars to aid medical practices in learning how to get the most out of their software with demonstrations, tips, suggestions and advice on updates as well as custom training sessions. No medical practice should be without some form of Medical Billing Software – and companies like HealthTec, with a proven track record cultivating long-term client relationships, has been providing with solutions to fit most healthcare businesses
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