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Friday, May 8, 2008
PowerMed Update
PowerMed will be rolling out a significant update during the month of May, we want to make sure you are aware of some of the new features to expect in this Practice Suite update, and during the remainder of 2008. All in all it's been a very busy early Spring!Staged development for the remainder of the second and third quarters should bring several important additions to Practice Suite, particulary in the area of Fax management, integrated transcription services, and the rollout of PowerMed's Practice / Patient portal. Electronic Statements and Appointment reminders will be integrated into the Portal, and preliminary work with iPhone integration has been done which will also be in tandem with the portal project. Pricing has not yet been set, but will be based on the Portal components desired.
Below are just a few of the features that are included in the current update slated for delivery during May, along with some screenshots (click on the hypertext links).
Scheduler
- Administrative Filter control over staff Schedule and Provider views.
- Personal Filter control over staff Schedule and Provider views.
- Search for Patients by name, code, account numbers and SSN, or Telephone.
- Appointment Availability screen now shows existing appointments on the overlay grid.
Billing
- Patient Ledger views for Payment History - adds another dimension to the patient ledger and provides easy review of patient or guaruntor payments and distributions.
- Patient Ledger views for both Running Balances and individual Charge Line balances.
- Improved Patient receipts and Patient day statements - much improved based on lots of input, now also has a preference setting for the practice default!
- Daily / Monthly Ledger Payment / Charge report by summery, list, and detail now include pretty much everything in one printout - nice and complete for closing out.
- Provider "post" and biller "done" communication flags for improved EMR - Billing workflow. Added to Practice / Chargeship and Patient / Charge screens.
- Patient Insurance plans can now be searched for city or zip.
- Automatic. default entry of SOF (sig on file and HIPAA status).
- Inactive / Active Provider toggle.
EMR
- Intake / Checkout screens enhanced with more patient information.
- Package Filters in Practice / Customization / Charting now make it even easier to define powerful custom template that can do it all.
- Preliminary work for the new Fax and Transcription Management Center! Should be ready in a quick update during the month of June.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Introducing PowerMed Solo
PowerMed Solo is a single user, non-networkable, subscription based version of PowerMed Practice Suite, and includes EMR, Billing, and Scheduling, with additional specialty modules that can be configured by the end user.The single objective of PowerMed Solo is to offer an affordable, feature rich EMR and Billing solution to potential single license users, such as Physicians, Chiropractors, Podiatrists, Therapists, College student health centers (which may be part of the Apple Education program), or virtually any professional organization handling patient medical records.
For more information, view the PowerMed Solo Homepage.
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Practice Suite receives CCHIT Certification
(Portland, ME) Practice Suite became CCHIT certified.
"With CCHIT certification, PowerMed is simply reaffirming our longstanding committment to cutting edge EMR technology and standards," says Michael Michalski, Executive Vice President for PowerMed.
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
New Allergy Features on display at AAAAI
(Portland, ME) PowerMed put on show Practice Suite, its comprehensive EMR with state-of-the-art Allergy module, and medical practice management software package at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2007 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
"Practice Suite provides a world-class tool for allergists," says Michael Michalski, Executive Vice President for PowerMed. In addition to comprehensive Billing management tools, PowerMed EMR and its newest Allergy module, allows the allergist to create and manage immunotherapy based on fully customizable skin test panels. PowerMed Allergy module, designed based on feedback from allergist around the country, has become an industry standard by which others are measured. With a host of advanced security features, such as biometric id verification, allergists can be assured that PowerMed Practice Suite is on the cutting edge of EMR development.
Some of the key tools of Practice Suite include:
PowerMed Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Maine with clients in most states. Since 1994, PowerMed has been providing EMR software solutions to both Apple and Windows based medical practices in North America. Practice Suite, its comprehensive medical practice software package, incorporates years of medical practice experience and professional know-how.
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"Practice Suite provides a world-class tool for allergists," says Michael Michalski, Executive Vice President for PowerMed. In addition to comprehensive Billing management tools, PowerMed EMR and its newest Allergy module, allows the allergist to create and manage immunotherapy based on fully customizable skin test panels. PowerMed Allergy module, designed based on feedback from allergist around the country, has become an industry standard by which others are measured. With a host of advanced security features, such as biometric id verification, allergists can be assured that PowerMed Practice Suite is on the cutting edge of EMR development.
Some of the key tools of Practice Suite include:
- Complete customization
- Comprehensive allergy module
- Template management, voice recognition and more
- P4P capabilities
- PAC image storage and management
- Electronic lab interface
- Electronic billing submission
- Scheduling
- Reports
PowerMed Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Maine with clients in most states. Since 1994, PowerMed has been providing EMR software solutions to both Apple and Windows based medical practices in North America. Practice Suite, its comprehensive medical practice software package, incorporates years of medical practice experience and professional know-how.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Orthopaedic Surgeons Review Practice Suite at AAOS San Diego
(San Diego, CA) Day One of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting opened at the San Diego Convention Center. One of the largest shows of its kind, the AAOS Annual Meeting welcomed PowerMed as one of its EHR exhibitors.
PowerMed's Practice Suite is a complete practice management and image management solution for Orthopeadic Surgeons. "Surgeons can use our procedure module to capture and manage images and other critical clinical information," and in integrating it into their practice, "Practice Suite provides all the tools - scheduling, billing, EMR - in one package," says Michael Michalski, VP Sales.
PowerMed Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Since 1994, PowerMed has been providing EMR software solutions to both Apple and Windows based medical practices in North America. PracticeSuite, its comprehensive medical practice software package, incorporates years of medical practice experience and professional know-how.
PowerMed's Practice Suite is a complete practice management and image management solution for Orthopeadic Surgeons. "Surgeons can use our procedure module to capture and manage images and other critical clinical information," and in integrating it into their practice, "Practice Suite provides all the tools - scheduling, billing, EMR - in one package," says Michael Michalski, VP Sales.
PowerMed Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Since 1994, PowerMed has been providing EMR software solutions to both Apple and Windows based medical practices in North America. PracticeSuite, its comprehensive medical practice software package, incorporates years of medical practice experience and professional know-how.
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Thursday, December 28, 2006
Billing Bulletin - CMS 1500 Form to be Revised
PowerMed Billing Bulletin - FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS
(Portland, ME) PowerMed Billing clients should be aware that as of February 1, 2007t the revised CMS 1500 form will need to be used for billing transactions. To prepare for the change, a PracticeSuite update will be available in the upcoming weeks. However, practices should prepare as well by ordering the new forms. Contact PowerMed's Billing Services group at 1-888-621-5565 to learn more about the new requirement.
NCUU, the National Uniform Claim Committee, has a FAQ page explaining the details of the new requirement.
(Portland, ME) PowerMed Billing clients should be aware that as of February 1, 2007t the revised CMS 1500 form will need to be used for billing transactions. To prepare for the change, a PracticeSuite update will be available in the upcoming weeks. However, practices should prepare as well by ordering the new forms. Contact PowerMed's Billing Services group at 1-888-621-5565 to learn more about the new requirement.
NCUU, the National Uniform Claim Committee, has a FAQ page explaining the details of the new requirement.
tNote: NCUU recently changed this date to March 31, 2007
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
PracticeSuite receives Excellent Feedback at American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2006 Annual Meeting
(Portland, ME) PowerMed unveiled PracticeSuite, its comprehensive EMR, Billing, and medical practice management software package at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2006 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
Allergists reviewing the PracticeSuite system at the
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2006 Annual Meeting
"PracticeSuite provides a world-class tool for allergists," says Michael Michalski, Vice President of Sales for PowerMed. In addition to EMR and Billing management tools, PracticeSuite offers Allergists the ability to manage immunotherapies and monitor skin tests. Allergists from around North America showed interest in PracticeSuite's incredible ease-of-use.
Some of the key tools of PracticeSuite include:
Allergists reviewing the PracticeSuite system at the
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2006 Annual Meeting
Some of the key tools of PracticeSuite include:
- complete customization
- template management
- image storage and management
- electronic lab interface
- electronic billing submission
- scheduling
- reports
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Friday, November 03, 2006
PowerMed Corporation adding Positions at Maine Headquarters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Portland, ME) PowerMed Corp. has added several new positions as part of its ongoing launch of PracticeSuite, a comprehensive EMR, Billing, and Practice Management software package released in late 2005.
The new positions in Client Services, Billing Services, and Sales were added to meet the demands of PowerMed's growing client base and to provide enhanced installation and ongoing support.
PowerMed Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Since 1994, PowerMed has been providing EMR software solutions to both Apple and Windows based medical practices in North America. PracticeSuite, its comprehensive medical practice software package, incorporates years of medical practice experience and professional know-how.
(Portland, ME) PowerMed Corp. has added several new positions as part of its ongoing launch of PracticeSuite, a comprehensive EMR, Billing, and Practice Management software package released in late 2005.
The new positions in Client Services, Billing Services, and Sales were added to meet the demands of PowerMed's growing client base and to provide enhanced installation and ongoing support.
PowerMed Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Since 1994, PowerMed has been providing EMR software solutions to both Apple and Windows based medical practices in North America. PracticeSuite, its comprehensive medical practice software package, incorporates years of medical practice experience and professional know-how.
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Saturday, October 15, 2005
PowerMed Announces new PracticeSuite healthcare management software
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Portland, ME) PowerMed Corp announced the release of PracticeSuite, a fully integrated practice management solution. Built from the ground up, and fully compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems, Practice Suite couples the most advanced and proven electronic medical record (EMR) charting tools with advanced Billing, Scheduling, and eLabs modules.
"Practice Suite provides a complete workflow solution for almost any size practice," says Michael Michalski, Vice President of Sales. Practice Suite is a server based application, working in any combination of computer hardware (Tablets, PCs & Notebooks) and on any office based network. It encompasses a feature rich and mature EMR, fully integrated Billing, Scheduling and Electronic Lab interface. PowerMed Practice Suite can be installed in a typical LAN – server based environment, or via WAN utilizing Terminal Services, CITRIX, and other standard technologies.
Integrating the experiences of its current user base, PracticeSuite was entirely redeveloped to include seamless integration, easy to use customization screens, and a rich assortment of tools.
PowerMed Corporation is a national privately held company based in Portland Maine. With well over a decade of experience in Medical Software development and marketing, PowerMed can meet the software needs of any multi-specialty practice working on Macintosh or Windows operating systems. PowerMed provides fully integrated Practice Management software, Medical Billing services, and Medical Billing/Coding certification and training.
(Portland, ME) PowerMed Corp announced the release of PracticeSuite, a fully integrated practice management solution. Built from the ground up, and fully compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems, Practice Suite couples the most advanced and proven electronic medical record (EMR) charting tools with advanced Billing, Scheduling, and eLabs modules.
"Practice Suite provides a complete workflow solution for almost any size practice," says Michael Michalski, Vice President of Sales. Practice Suite is a server based application, working in any combination of computer hardware (Tablets, PCs & Notebooks) and on any office based network. It encompasses a feature rich and mature EMR, fully integrated Billing, Scheduling and Electronic Lab interface. PowerMed Practice Suite can be installed in a typical LAN – server based environment, or via WAN utilizing Terminal Services, CITRIX, and other standard technologies.
Integrating the experiences of its current user base, PracticeSuite was entirely redeveloped to include seamless integration, easy to use customization screens, and a rich assortment of tools.
PowerMed Corporation is a national privately held company based in Portland Maine. With well over a decade of experience in Medical Software development and marketing, PowerMed can meet the software needs of any multi-specialty practice working on Macintosh or Windows operating systems. PowerMed provides fully integrated Practice Management software, Medical Billing services, and Medical Billing/Coding certification and training.