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The prodonline what percentage of your uct combines revolutionary technology billing person’s salary does thatwith proprietary payment functionality allowing for represent?collection to be secured at the time patient A/R And the front desk? ofIn dermatology, depending on service. what your practice is like, it might make sense to do percentage of Medicare for most routine, billable services, but to do a competition/ cost-based analysis for more cosmetic don’t start paid for out of services usuallya practice without where consumers are more pocketphysicians practice, America’s leading practice likely to shop based on price. ORTHOPEDIC CONSULT Your FOR REHAB journal has been indispensable to those of us who Q An orthopedist consults me private have recently started on a postoperativepractice.” for my recommenpatient dations for discharge planning and – Rajeev Winfred, Fairmont, West Virginia options for rehabilitation. I evaluate and provide appropriate feedback. If the patient qualifies for inpatient or subacute rehab, I work with social workers to arrange transfer, write orders, and do the appropriate paperwork to get the physicianspractice com hysicianspractice patient transferred. Is this an appropriate consult since the orthopedist is paid a “global fee” by Medicare? CHECK OUT management Journal! A(emR) is the opinion of Bill Dacey, Here a certified professional coder, chart auditor, and expert par excellence: ABELSoft Corporation “Yes, the orthopedist 1G/2C 1625 Buffalo Avenue, Suiteis paid a global Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1545 fee for his/her services related to the (800) 267-ABEL (2235) surgery. If he/she requests the www.ABELSoft.com info@abelsoft.com opinion/advice of another relative ABELMed PM-EMR is a cost-effective CCHIT to appropriatecertified it’s a consult. and SureScripts care, EMR and practice management solution that give a 90-day, The orthopedist didn’toffers fully integrated clinical and administrative capabilities. full-service developing physician software for Specialists in warranty, just normal 31 years, ABELSoft uses the latest inforpost-op evaluations. If moreMicrosoft technologies, provides customer mationand 24/7/365 unparalleled or she service, or care is needed, he telephone support. Free may need to enlist help. I’ve never Internet demonstrations/trials. Dealer inquiries heard eveninvited. of anyone ‘capping’ the services under the ‘global’ construct. Just document the consult appropriately and you should be fine.” electRonic medicAl RecoRds LIKE CATS AND DOGS Abraxas Medical Solutions 135 have had constant 200 Q WeTechnology Drive, Suite tension in our Irvine, CA 92618 back office, which is staffed by four (877) 777-6500 medical assistants. Bickering over www.abraxasmedical.com info@abraxasmedical.com schedules, not helping each other out, CCHIT-certified Abraxas EMR software, fully rude behavior, Abraxas Practice Management integrated with and one chart-throwing software, one common MS-SQL database. incident. Ranging in age from 22 to 47, Intuitively designed to maximize efficiency they are all good withsuch as E-Prescription, with advanced features patients, and they Electronic Lab Interface, Document/Image are all organized and competent in Management, Internal Messaging, integrated required Solution, Automated E&M coding, skills. They just fight most of the Faxing time. One or two seem for most instigate clinical knowledgebase often to specialties, Patient Portal. HIPAA not one the problems, but it iscompliant.person all the time. I have tried team building meetings, individual coaching, counseling, tying bonuses to teamwork, threatening termination, appeals to their professionalism, writing up individuals on occasion, Accumedic Computer has worked bribing, and nothingSystems, Inc. for more 11 Grace Ave., Suite 401 than two weeks. Now I am considering Great Neck, NY 11021 (800) 765-9300 HR outsourcing. Any suggestions? www.accumedic.com info@accumedic.com A You know, I think I need to write a AccuMed™ user friendly EMR is the ultimate book about changing staff dynamics. solution for any practice. Our integrated application problem seems Encounters, Lab Such aincludes; Customized to exist everyOrdering and Results, Prescription Writing, where, and Scheduling, Billing,change.& Appointment it is so hard to Reports more. AccuMed™ utilizes an article indataI was just reading Microsoft SQL Fast base and Companyincludes physician remote access, user about change. The article definable views and templates. AccuMed™ is pointed out how few people, even robust, scalable, reliable, and affordable. after a stent or open-heart surgery, are actually able to change their lifestyle. Most end up needing another procedure. In short, even the prospect of death can’t get acentec, inc. them to change. Suite J 17815 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA 92614 What has worked is emphasizing (800) 970-0402 or (949) 474-7774 the plus side. Lose weight and you’ll www.acentec.com have better sex, be able to take walks info@acentec.com Our Integrated Electronic Medical Record on the beach, have more energy.and Practice Management Solution gives you the So, to deliver. nice” boot camp. power try a “beYou’ll boost efficiency, reduce costs and employees for your patients. We Get the have more time together, make are CCHIT Certified, and have been nomiit very dramatic,years for Microsoft awards. nated 13 times in 8 and say, “This is it. acentec creates high quality, value-focused You can be miserable and angry relationships everydaywith their clients. or happy everyday. I want you to be happy. Don’t you want to be happy? You can be. It’s totally within your reach. Today marks a change for each and every one of you. This is your chance to be joyful. From now on, you start everyday don’t start a practice without complimenting one another. Go physicians practice, America’s leading practice management ahead, right now, say something nice Journal! about everyone here. We’ll do this every morning. You smile every time you see one another. 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