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Hill Country Practice Management Copyright (c) 2010,2011 AO Design -. All rights reserved. http://lmr-hcpm.com/ Medical Software and Support Laurl Mountan Reasearch - Hill Country Practice Management en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 21:51:02 -0500 5 Hill Country Practice Management 336 93 http://lmr-hcpm.com/ http://lmr-hcpm.com/images/logo.jpg Did You Know....? http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=42 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=42 Medical Software and Support Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:10:00 -0500 <div style="font: 16px/20px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><a rel="nofollow" name="Did_You_Know..._" href="http://" target="_blank"><strong>Did You Know...?</strong></a></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">McKesson Practice Choice™ for Medisoft and McKesson Practice Choice for Lytec include all Medisoft and Lytec software upgrades for these two products. Additionally, new customers who purchase MPC for Medisoft or MPC for Lytec will also receive a new copy of the corresponding practice management system.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Thus, for as little as $249 – and if you are current on your monthly payments – you can go on a plan that will allow your practices to receive future Medisoft and Lytec updates and upgrades at no additional charge.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">If you have questions about how to position this product to your customers, please contact your Laurel Mountain Research for more information.</div> Important Medisoft® and Lytec® News http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=41 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=41 Medical Software and Support Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:08:00 -0500 <div style="font: 16px/20px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong><a rel="nofollow" name="Important_Medisoft_and_Lytec_News" href="http://" target="_blank">Important Medisoft® and Lytec® News</a></strong></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Effective immediately, McKesson will not sell Medisoft® and Lytec® products directly. All sales of these products will be handled through the VAR Channel.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">McKesson will continue being there for our VAR partners as they support customers. However, any direct customers who contact McKesson to purchase Medisoft or Lytec, or receive services or support on those products, will be referred to a reseller.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">For questions, please contact Tony Peterson at anthony.peterson@mckesson.com.</div> How To Log A Feature Request For Practice Choice http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=40 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=40 Medical Software and Support Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:57:00 -0500 <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>How to Log a Feature Request for McKesson Practice Choice™</strong></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Please read the following information for instructions to log a feature in McKesson Practice Choice.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>Log a Feature Request</strong></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Customers or McKesson team members can submit their requests today to <a rel="nofollow" name="chris_1_1_2" href="mailto:practicechoicesuggestions@mckesson.com" target="_blank">mailto:practicechoicesuggestions@mckesson.com</a></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sample Customer Script</span>: Thank you for your suggestion. You can log your request directly at <a rel="nofollow" name="chris_1_2_1" href="mailto:practicechoicesuggestions@mckesson.com" target="_blank">mailto:practicechoicesuggestions@mckesson.com</a> to communicate directly with our product management team or we can log it for you. For tracking purposes any feature request is assigned a number that you (the customer) can reference in the future. All feature requests are reviewed monthly for consideration on the roadmap. We greatly appreciate your sharing your perspective and creativity with us to make McKesson Practice Choice an improved customer experience.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>How it Works</strong></div> <ul> <li style="font: 13px/14px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">For a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Feature Request</span>: These requests are reviewed by product management. For new features, a new EPIC will be created. EPICS are our word for feature requests/enhancements.</li> <br /> <li style="font: 13px/14px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">For a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Defect</span>: Product management may open a PSR (Production Service Request) or request that the customer contact Support to open a ticket. In either case, Support will take the lead to investigate and work with the customer.</li> <br /> <li style="font: 13px/14px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">For a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Training Issue</span>: Product management may respond back to the customer with a simple suggestion, but will otherwise route the customer to published materials or services.</li> </ul> Mobile Apps http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=39 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=39 Medical Software and Support Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:55:00 -0500 <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>Medisoft® and Lytec® Mobile Apps now available on the Apple App Store</strong></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">We are excited to announce that the <strong>Medisoft® and Lytec® Mobile</strong> applications are now available on the Apple App store. These are our first mobile applications to interface with our portfolio of products. They interface with soon-to-be-released versions of <strong>Medisoft (Medisoft v18)</strong> and <strong>Lytec (Lytec 2013)</strong>.</div> <p>These applications are available for download to your device now.</p> Medisoft Encoder Pro Now Available http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=38 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=38 Medical Software and Support Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:55:00 -0500 <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>Medisoft Encoder Pro Now Available</strong></div> <p>We are excited to announce the availability of the Medisoft Codes on Disk and Medisoft Encoder Pro.</p> Free IPad, IPhone, IPod Touch Application http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=37 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=37 Medical Software and Support Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:41:00 -0600 <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">January 4, 2013</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>Happy New Year</strong></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">McKesson would like to wish you a very happy 2013. We are excited about the new year and the opportunities that it brings to you. We would like to announce the following:</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>Medisoft and Lytec Mobile Applications</strong></div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman,\00000d\00000a sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">McKesson is excited to announce the upcoming release of Medisoft Mobile and Lytec Mobile. These mobile applications will allow users to electronically enter charges, diagnosis codes, and discharge instructions using their iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch.</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">This app will be available at no charge from the Apple App Store in <strong>March 2013</strong>. The app will be compatible with Medisoft v18 Network Professional and all levels of Lytec 2013.</div> Medisoft V18 is Generally Available http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=35 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=35 Medical Software and Support Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:09:00 -0500 <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">September 26, 2012</div> <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>Medisoft V18 is Generally Available:</strong></div> <p>We are happy to announce that as of yesterday, September 25, 2012, Medisoft V18 became generally available. <br /> <br /> This exciting release includes features such as RelayHealth ePrescribing, integrated credit card processing, online patient statement payments, and much more. <br /> <br /> The current promotion of 20 percent off Medisoft v18 licenses expires this Friday, <strong>September 28, 2012</strong>. Place your orders now to ensure quick delivery.</p> New BillFlash Service and Pricing http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=34 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=34 Medical Software and Support Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:54:00 -0500 <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We’re pleased to announce our newly expanded suite of <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">BillFlash Services </span></strong>that <span style="color: #00b04f;"><strong>Get Billers Paid</strong></span>.   In addition, during our expansion, we also added many terrific enhancements to our <strong>Mail</strong> service.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><p><img src="http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/639820/24bf6e47a25342d193f6177777c741f1/image/png" alt="" /></p></span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="ecxyiv579067283ecxms__id2608" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The New BillFlash Services</span></span></strong></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         Provide extensive bill delivery & payment choices</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         Lower billing costs dramatically</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         Reduce operational headaches</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         Broadly strengthen business financials</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="ecxyiv579067283ecxms__id2618" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">New Services Deliver Big Savings</span></span></strong></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         We’ve eliminated the Monthly Service Fee (normally $30) from all accounts as of 10/1/2012.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         We’ve eliminated the Minimum Monthly Fee (normally 50 Statements) from all accounts as of 10/1/2012.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         Billers can slash their <strong>Mail </strong>costs by more than 60% by switching <strong>Mail</strong> recipients to <strong>eBills</strong> which only cost $0.25/each.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         Billers can <strong>Bundle & Save </strong>when they use Payment Services to process all of their payments:</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">    o   Lowers their current <strong>Mail</strong> rate to just<strong> $0.59/each</strong></span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">    o   Lowers their new <strong>eBill rate </strong>to just <strong>$0.20/each</strong></span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         BillFlash Payment Services have industry low processing rates, no monthly fees or early termination fees, and don’t require a dedicated phone line.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">They’ll receive Unlimited Support for all BillFlash Services for the low monthly rate of $17.50. </span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="ecxyiv579067283ecxms__id2636" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Look for these New Sites which Enable our New Services This Week:</span></span></strong></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         An all new <a style="color: #0000ff;" rel="nofollow" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79596789&msgid=725335&act=960V&c=639820&destination=http://billflash.com/" target="_blank">BillFlash.com</a> site designed to provide Billers with easy access to all four services</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         <a style="color: #0000ff;" rel="nofollow" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79596789&msgid=725335&act=960V&c=639820&destination=http://myproviderlink.com/" target="_blank">MyProviderLink.com</a> is the new site where Payers can securely view their <strong>eBills</strong> and make <strong>ePays</strong></span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         An all new <a style="color: #0000ff;" rel="nofollow" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79596789&msgid=725335&act=960V&c=639820&destination=http://nextrust.com/" target="_blank">NexTrust.com</a> site for Resellers</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We anticipate the sites will be live on Tuesday night, 9/25/2012.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">From the New <a style="color: #0000ff;" rel="nofollow" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79596789&msgid=725335&act=960V&c=639820&destination=http://billflash.com/" target="_blank">BillFlash.com</a> Site Billers Can:</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1.       Take a Tour</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2.       Visit the Learning Center</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3.       Review fees for new services</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4.       Add Services</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">While we’re optimistic that Billers will want to take a look at our new services, rest assured that they will be able to simply enjoy the new site while they process their normal Mail delivery files.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="ecxyiv579067283ecxms__id2662" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">New Payment Processing Partnership</span></span></strong></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NexTrust is also pleased to announce that we made a recent decision to switch to <strong>Phoenix Payments</strong> as our payment processing partner.  This strategic change provides many high value advantages including:</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         <strong>Low and Simplified Pricing</strong> – A simplified pricing structure that <strong>has only two possible low rates </strong>with <strong>rates that beat </strong>those offered by the popular Costco/Elavon partnership</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         <strong>Convenient Quoting</strong> – BillFlash Sales Reps & Resellers (after training) can discuss, quote, and sell payment services</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         <strong>Easy Online Applications</strong> – The Merchant Application is conveniently accessed through BillFlash’s Enrollment Wizard (for new Billers) and through Add Services (for existing Billers)</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         <strong>Fast Approvals</strong> – Phoenix Payments will provide application approvals within 2 business days</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·         <strong>Integrated Sales & Support</strong> – All BillFlash Services will be directly sold and supported by our own team of NexTrust professionals that Resellers and Billers have come to rely upon</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="ecxyiv579067283ecxms__id2676" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">New NexTrust Reseller Agreement @ NexTrust.com</span></span></strong></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the other major benefits from the switch to Phoenix Payments is that BillFlash Resellers do not need a special, separate agreement with NexTrust’s payment processor, Phoenix Payments.  The recently updated NexTrust Reseller Agreement restores the historically simple model where <strong>Resellers only need to have an agreement with NexTrust</strong>.  So, when you visit the new <a style="color: #0000ff;" rel="nofollow" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79596789&msgid=725335&act=960V&c=639820&destination=http://nextrust.com/" target="_blank">NexTrust.com</a> site you’ll be able to:</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1.       <strong>Ac<strong>c</strong>ept the new NexTrust Reseller Agreement</strong></span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2.       <strong>Learn More </strong>about the new services and fees</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3.       Explore the updated <strong>Resource Center </strong>(look for additional content as we expand our tools to help you market the new services)</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="ecxyiv579067283ecxms__id2687" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Requested Next Steps</span></span></strong></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1.       Sign In and <strong>Accept the new NexTrust Reseller Agreement </strong>at <a style="color: #0000ff;" rel="nofollow" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79596789&msgid=725335&act=960V&c=639820&destination=http://nextrust.com/" target="_blank">NexTrust.com</a></span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2.       Check out all three new sites which will answer many of your questions</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After you’ve done so, we encourage you to give us a call to discuss how to market the new services.  We’ll also be announcing shortly the schedule for <strong>upcoming GoToWebinars </strong>where you can join your peers and learn about the new services. </span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch for separate communications regarding commissions.</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for choosing BillFlash!</span></span></div> <div style="padding: 0px;"> </div> Medisoft V18 Available Sept. 25 http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=33 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=33 Medical Software and Support Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:32:00 -0500 <div style="font: 13px/17px Georgia, Times New Roman, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">September 24, 2012</div> <p><strong>Medisoft V18 will be Generally Available Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012:<br /> </strong> We are happy to announce the Medisoft V18 will be generally available tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25, 2012. This release includes many features that will enhance the workflow and profitability of your customers practices.</p> Informational Alert http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=32 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=32 Medical Software and Support Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:28:00 -0500 <p><strong><span style="color: #00b050;">INFORMATIONAL ALERT</span></strong></p> <p><strong></strong><strong>Connectivity Testing and Early Boarding Opportunities are Coming Soon!</strong></p> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><strong>Attention: Part A Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, J04901 (WPS), Indian Health Service, Tribal Organizations and Veteran Affairs Electronic Billers</strong></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><strong>Novitas Solutions will offer connectivity testing, on or about September 17, 2012,</strong> to Part A Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, J04901 (WPS), Indian Health Service and Tribal Organizations, and Veteran Affairs EDI submitters (JH Transition Segment IV) in advance of production submission at cutover. Testing is encouraged to ensure a smooth transition to the Novitas Solutions EDI telecommunications server.  Watch the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/edi/co-nm-ok-tx-wps-a.html" target="_blank"> JH MAC Transition EDI Web site</a> for information on connectivity and how to send a successful test to Novitas Solutions.</div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black;">It is important that you <em>NOT </em>submit a test file to Novitas Solutions until after you receive your new login ID.  Novitas Solutions will send a letter the week of September 10, 2012, containing your new login ID.  </span></strong><strong>This letter will be issued to your current EDI submitter ID, provided to Novitas Solutions by TrailBlazer.  <span style="color: black;">If you bill via a billing service or clearinghouse, they will receive the new login ID, and therefore, you will not receive a letter from Novitas Solutions containing a new login ID.  </span></strong><span style="color: black;"> </span></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><strong>Novitas Solutions will also offer the ability to transition to the Novitas Solutions telecommunications server prior to the cutover date via an effective option called “early boarding.”</strong>  It is a proven means of mitigating disruption in EDI services during workload and/or systems transitions. Novitas Solutions will establish the interfaces to the TrailBlazer Part A Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) processing systems and all electronic claims submitted to Novitas Solutions will be processed just as if they were submitted to the TrailBlazer<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>telecommunications server.  For early boarding claim submissions, you will need to use your current contractor number and submitter ID and new Novitas Solutions login ID, once received, to access the Novitas Solutions telecommunications server.  Those software vendors, billing services, and clearinghouses who are noted as certified vendors by TrailBlazer will receive the early boarding information letter to apprise them of all transition details. We strongly encourage all submitters to contact their individual software vendor to ensure their readiness to transition.</div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal">Novitas Solutions will provide notification via the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/index.html" target="_blank"> JH MAC Transition Web site</a> and the Segment IV <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/lists.html" target="_blank"> JH Transition E-mail Lists</a> when the connectivity testing and early board opportunities are available.  </div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/edi/co-nm-ok-tx-wps-a.html" target="_blank">https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/edi/co-nm-ok-tx-wps-a.html</a></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/index.html</a></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/lists.html" target="_blank">https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/lists.html</a></div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><strong>NOTE:</strong> If hyperlinks in this message are not functioning properly, please copy and paste them directly into your web browser's address bar.  To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit this link: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/lists.html" target="_blank">https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/lists.html</a>.  If your e-mail address has changed, please use the above link to unsubscribe your old address, then re-subscribe with your new address.</div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal">If you have a question relating to this mailing, please use the contact form located at the JH Transition Web site:</div> <div class="ecxyiv983317368MsoNormal"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/ask.html" target="_blank">https://www.novitas-solutions.com/transition/jh/ask.html</a>.</div> Meaningful Use Stage 2 Comment Period Draws to an End http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=31 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=31 Medical Software and Support Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:43:00 -0500 <p><strong>Meaningful Use Stage 2 Comment Period Draws to an End</strong></p> <div>The 60-day comment period for the Meaningful Use Stage 2 proposed rule will end at 5:00 p.m. ET on May 7, 2012. The proposed rule may be found in the March 7 issue of the Federal Register. McKesson is interpreting the proposed rule, and we intend to comment on multiple aspects.</div> <div>There are several characteristics of the Stage 2 objectives that you may want to note:</div> <ul> <li>Stage 1 Menu objectives go to Core for Stage 2, with increased values.</li> <li>A few Stage 1 objectives were clarified or changed.</li> <li>New objectives added mainly target the exchange of patient data.</li> <li>Payment adjustments are made for early attestation (to avoid penalties).</li> </ul> <div>For more details on the Meaningful Use Stage 2 proposed rule, view our Meaningful Use Strategic Team (MUST) webinar, which is available for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?RtUS-T8tj-ggO1l3" target="_blank">replay</a>.</div> Meaningful Use Stage 2 Customer Webinar, Replays Available http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=30 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=30 Medical Software and Support Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:43:00 -0500 <p><strong>Meaningful Use Stage 2 Customer Webinar, Replays Available</strong></p> <div>The Meaningful Use Strategic Team (MUST) will host a call for customers on April 30 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. On this call, MUST will discuss creation and troubleshooting of clinical encounters, as well as running and troubleshooting the EHR Performance Metrics report. Please invite your customers to register for the call at the following link:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/mckesson_ccc/Registration.aspx?pageName=0wd31ldc6b0hr2rz" target="_blank">https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/mckesson_ccc/Registration.aspx?pageName=0wd31ldc6b0hr2rz</a></div> <div>For links to replays of other recent MUST webinars, go to the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=7913" target="_blank">VAR In the Know Forum</a> on the Invision Power Board.</div> New ICD-10 Deadline Proposed http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=29 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=29 Medical Software and Support Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:04:00 -0500 <p><strong>New ICD-10 Deadline Proposed</strong></p> <div>On April 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule to push the deadline for the implementation of ICD-10 diagnosis codes by one year to October 1, 2014. The proposed rule is under a 30-day public comment period with the final rule expected to be finalized this year.</div> <div>The delay follows an announcement earlier this year by HHS regarding the likelihood of an extension. Marilyn Tavenner, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, indicated at the AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington on February 14 that HHS was re-evaluating the deadline, but she did not indicate how long the implementation delay would be. The proposed rule formalizes a one-year delay.</div> <div>The delay is the result of concerns by the American Medical Association and other organizations regarding physicians’ ability to adopt the vastly expanded ICD-10 code set by October 1, 2013 as well as a reflection of challenges associated with the implementation of the new 5010 electronic transaction standards.</div> <div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/release.asp?Counter=4329&intNumPerPage=10&checkDate=&checkKey=&srchType=1&numDays=3500&srchOpt=0&srchData=&keywordType=All&chkNewsType=1%2c+2%2c+3%2c+4%2c+5&intPage=&showAll=&pYear=&year=&desc=&cboOrder=date" target="_blank">Read the press release</a> from the Department of Health and Human Services for more information.</div> Certain Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans to accept 5010-only transactions http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=28 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=28 Medical Software and Support Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:59:00 -0500 <h2><p><img 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alt="" /></p></h2> <h2>Certain Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans to accept 5010-only transactions</h2> <div>Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas is planning to transition to HIPAA version 5010 transaction standards. Please note the following important dates and details associated with this change.</div> <ul> <li>Effective 8 p.m. on May 3, 2012, these health plans will stop accepting 837 claims in version 4010 and accept only version 5010 claims.</li> <li>Effective May 12, 2012, these health plans will no longer send 835 electronic remittance advice transactions to receivers after the May 11 remittance cycle. They will send only version 5010 claims.</li> </ul> <div>All providers using version 4010 should contact their practice management system vendors, billing agent and/or clearinghouse to confirm timely adoption and system compatibility with the new 5010 standard.</div> <h3>Need more information?</h3> <div>Contact Availity Client Services at 800.AVAILITY (282.4548). Please note that we are experiencing higher than average call volumes.</div> Title: Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rule Overview http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=25 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=25 Medical Software and Support Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:13:00 -0500 <div><strong>Title: Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rule Overview</strong><br /> April 10, 2012 from 12-1 pm EDT<br /> Presenter: Philip Wilson<br /> Attendee Live Meeting:<strong> </strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/mckesson/join?id=Webinar&role=attend&pw=McKStage2" target="_blank">https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/mckesson/join?id=Webinar&role=attend&pw=McKStage2</a></div> <div>Meeting ID: Webinar<br /> Attendee Entry Code: McKStage2<br /> Attendee Audio: 866-431-5314<br /> Attendee Audio Pin: 961238</div> <div>The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing online.</div> Meaningful Use Stage 2 Complimentary Webinar, April 10 http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=24 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=24 Medical Software and Support Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:11:00 -0500 <p><strong>Meaningful Use Stage 2 Complimentary Webinar, April 10</strong></p> <div>Please invite prospective EHR customers to our upcoming Stage 2 Meaningful Use Proposed Rule webinar. You can direct all prospects to register at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mckessonpracticesolutions.com/webinars" target="_blank">www.McKessonPracticeSolutions.com/webinars</a>.</div> <div>If you would like to attend, below is access information. Please do not pass this information to prospects as we would prefer they register online.</div> ANSI 5010 Marketing Tools Updated http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=23 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=23 Medical Software and Support Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:09:00 -0500 <p><strong>ANSI 5010 Marketing Tools Updated</strong></p> <p><strong></strong>The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced an extension of the enforcement discretionary period for the HIPAA 5010 transaction standards to June 30, 2012. In issuing the extension, CMS urged covered entities to use the extra 90 days to complete outstanding implementation activities including software installation, testing and training. Despite the enforcement extension, providers should continue to aggressively pursue 5010 compliance. The marketing tools that are available to help promote 5010 upgrades have been updated to reflect the enforcement deadline extension and current state of the 5010 transition.</p> CMS Extends HIPAA Version 5010 Enforcement Deadline to June 30, 2012; CMS Webinar Presentations Available http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=22 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=22 Medical Software and Support Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:06:00 -0500 <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top"> <div><strong>CMS Extends HIPAA Version 5010 Enforcement Deadline to June 30, 2012</strong>; <strong>CMS Webinar Presentations Available</strong></div> <div>The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an extension of the enforcement deadline for HIPAA Version 5010 standards to June 30, 2012. The extension means that CMS will not initiate enforcement action for an additional three months, through June 30, 2012, against any covered entity that is required to comply with the updated transactions standards adopted under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA): ASC X12 Version 5010 and NCPDP Versions D.0 and 3.0. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=7783" target="_blank">Read the complete content of the CMS announcement</a> in the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showforum=195" target="_blank">VAR In the Know Forum</a> on the Invision Board. All of the 5010 sales and marketing tools will be updated next week to reflect the new date.</div> <div>In other 5010 news, the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=7379" target="_blank">ANSI 5010 Tools post </a> on the Invision Board has been updated with three regional presentations from CMS on the state of the transition for Medicare. The presentations include:</div> <ul> <li>Current conversion statistics</li> <li>Top 10 concerns impacting the 5010 transition</li> <li>Status of current Version 5010 standard system maintainer fixes</li> <li>Top 10 version 5010 edits</li> <li>PC-Ace Pro32</li> <li>Regionally-based resources and contact information</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><img src="http://www.practicepartner.com/images/spacer_clear.gif" alt="" width="12" height="12" /></p></td> <td><p><img src="http://www.practicepartner.com/images/spacer_clear.gif" alt="" width="12" height="12" /></p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="ecxyiv78285555copyright">Copyright © 2012 McKesson Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.</div> Additional resources http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=21 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=21 Medical Software and Support Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0600 <h2><span style="font-size: large; color: #008000;">Additional resources</span></h2> <div>Did you know Availity has Web resources, training tools and tip sheets that address many 5010 questions? Please visit our 5010 web page at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Availity/c52b2ee5b9/74c9f568d7/8a4bf2fd6c" target="_blank">Availity.com/5010</a> for helpful tips, a list of error codes and their resolutions, and list of payers accepting versions 4010 and 5010.</div> <div>You might also consider using Availity portal <strong>Help</strong> menu for everyday issues such as password resets, questions about coverage, and topics not related to 5010. Simply point your mouse to our extensive <strong>Help</strong> section in the portal, and search by keyword or topic. You may find that it saves you time.</div> An important message about 5010 issues and resolutions http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=20 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=20 Medical Software and Support Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:27:00 -0600 <h2><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-size: large;">An important message about 5010 issues and resolutions</span></h2> <div>We are currently experiencing longer than average hold times. Because of the nationwide change over to 5010, many callers have multiple questions, causing calls to be much longer than usual.</div> <div>Rather than wait to speak with a representative, you can review a list of <strong>Known 5010 Issues & Resolutions</strong>, now located in the <strong>Announcements</strong> section on the Availity portal home page. The list is updated throughout the day, as issues are identified and resolved. Please check the <strong>Announcements</strong> section of your Availity portal home page to review this document. It may solve your problem — and you can be on your way.</div> Webinar Series: Ask the ANSI 5010 Experts http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=19 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=19 Medical Software and Support Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:00 -0600 <div style="font: bold 18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ff6600;">Webinar Series: Ask the ANSI 5010 Experts</div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"><em>The new HIPAA 5010 standards (a.k.a. ANSI 5010) went into effect January 1, 2012.  Whether you have already upgraded to a 5010-compliant practice management system or are considering an upgrade, chances are you have quetsions.</em></div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">Here's your chance to get your product-related 5010 questions answered by one of McKesson's 5010 experts. Our product managers and EDI support manager will conduct six Q&A webinars over the next couple of months as we move toward the March 31 enforcement deadline.</div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">Register to attend one of the webinars listed in the box. All webinars will be from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.</div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"></div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"><strong>If you haven't upgraded to Medisoft Version 17, don't put your cash flow at risk.</strong></div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"></div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; color: #ff6600;">Attend Webinar</span></div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"> <div style="font: 16px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">Asttend Webinar</div> <div style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">Join one of six "Ask the ANSI 5010 Experts" webinars to ask your 5010 questions to McKesson's product management and support experts. Webinars will be held on the following dates from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST:</div> <ul> <li style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">January 30</li> <li style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">February 8</li> <li style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">February 20</li> <li style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">February 27</li> <li style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">March 7</li> <li style="font: 12px/18px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">March 19</li> </ul> </div> Meaningful Use Strategic Team Update (MUST) http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=18 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=18 Medical Software and Support Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:12:00 -0600 <p>Philip Wilson of PPS Academy provided an update on the activities of the new Meaningful Use Strategic Team (MUST). Of particular note, the MUST team held a VAR webinar on Friday, January 20 to introduce MUST and its initiatives. On the call, the team also provided an update on how to use PPS products o meet Meaningful Use, and hosted a Q&A session specifically for our Value Added Resellers. If you were unable to attend or would like to review the recording again, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www118.livemeeting.com/cc/mckesson/view?id=B5KJNN&pw=RZ-9K%7dz" target="_blank">please click here</a>.<br /> Thank you to everyone who participated on the February VAR In the Know call. If you have ideas for future topics, please email <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:holly.wilson@mckesosn.com">holly.wilson@mckesosn.com</a>.</p> 4010/5010 Transition http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=17 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=17 Medical Software and Support Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:11:00 -0600 <p>Due to time constraints on the call, the 4010/5010 transition discussion was cut short. We know that there is a lot of confusion in the market right now regarding the transition, and we are working to bring clarity as soon as possible. Be on the lookout for additional information and updated 5010 tools to come soon. In the meantime, review the 4010/5010 transition slides from the VAR In the Know call. They include testimonials from VARs and customers regarding the transition as well as an overview of what we are hearing in the industry. Also, we are hosting “Ask the ANSI 5010 Experts” webinars over the next several weeks. These webinars are designed for customers and VARs to get their 5010 questions answered by product management and support.</p> CMS Delays Enforcement of HIPAA 5010; Compliance Date Remains January 1, 2012 http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=16 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=16 Medical Software and Support Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:37:00 -0600 <div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #054796; font-size: medium;"><strong>CMS Delays Enforcement of HIPAA 5010; Compliance Date Remains January 1, 2012<br /></strong></span> <br />On November 17, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS) announced that it will not <strong>enforce </strong> compliance with the ASC X21 Version 5010 (a.k.a. ANSI 5010) standards until March 31, 2012. However, the January 1, 2012 ANSI 5010 <strong>compliance date</strong> remains in effect. Essentially the OESS, which enforces compliance with HIPAA transaction and code set standards (i.e., ANSI 5010), is granting a grace period to ensure that the industry has fully tested for 5010 before it takes enforcement action against HIPAA-covered entities that are not compliant. A HIPAA-covered entity is any healthcare provider that conducts certain transactions in electronic format as well as clearinghouses and health plans. </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana;">CMS made this decision with 45 days remaining until the January 1, 2012 compliance date because:</span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Testing by the covered entities and their trading partners had not reached a threshold whereby a majority of covered entities would be compliant by January 1, 2012.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The number of submitters and volume of transactions and testing data used as indicators of 5010 readiness have been low across some industry sectors.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Many covered entities are still completing software upgrades.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="color: #054796; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>What does this mean to you? </em></strong></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">To reiterate, the compliance date for 5010 has not changed. Per CMS, payers that are certified on 5010 can enforce and require 5010-formatted claims beginning January 1, 2012. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">CMS encourages covered entities to continue work to be 5010-compliant by January 1, 2012. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">McKesson's 5010-compliant practice management products for independent and group practices are Medisoft Version 17, Lytec 2011, Practice Partner 9.5.2 and Horizon Practice Plus 12.5. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">If your practice has plans to upgrade its McKesson practice management system to a 5010-compliant version, please continue with the upgrade as planned. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">If you have not purchased or scheduled your upgrade to a 5010-compliant release, please do so <strong><em>as soon as possible</em></strong> to ensure that your practice is ready to submit 5010-compliant claims when your payers are ready to accept them. Contact your McKesson representative or value added reseller to request your upgrade.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="color: #054796; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>What does your practice need to do?</em></strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Once you are live on a 5010-compliant practice management system you should work with your clearinghouse and/or payers to test your 5010 transactions. In addition, <strong><em>you are responsible for making updates to your current production environment</em> </strong> to ensure your smooth transition to 5010 production standards. The RelayHealth clearinghouse has been actively testing 5010 claim transactions with Medicare, Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, and commercial payer lines of business. Through their extensive testing, they have identified that each payer line of business is continuing to reject test claims from providers because they do not meet 5010 Errata requirements. Please review these common rejections and requirements, and update your production environment accordingly:</span></div> <ul> <li><span style="color: #054796; font-family: Verdana;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe30157371600375741770&ls=fdf81c707261077f7616717d&m=feed1d787c6206&l=fe8d16747c62037977&s=fe2f12717263047d7d1770&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank">Common 5010 Institutional Rejections and Requirements</a></span></li> <li><span style="color: #054796; font-family: Verdana;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2f157371600375741771&ls=fdf81c707261077f7616717d&m=feed1d787c6206&l=fe8d16747c62037977&s=fe2f12717263047d7d1770&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank">Common 5010 Professional Rejections and Requirements</a></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Verdana;">If you have questions about the steps you need to take to be ready for 5010, please contact your McKesson representative or value added reseller. </span></p> Practice Choice, Practice Care Launch Event in Orlando http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=15 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=15 Medical Software and Support Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:17:00 -0500 <div><strong>Your Customers are Invited to the McKesson Practice Choice, Practice Care Launch Event in Orlando</strong></div> <div>McKesson Physician Practice Solutions is hosting a special launch event for the McKesson Practice Choice and McKesson Practice Care solutions on September 13 at the ICEBAR in Orlando during the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Scientific Assembly. McKesson Practice Choice is a new SaaS-based electronic health record/practice management system developed by McKesson from the ground up to add to our portfolio of client/server solutions that includes Practice Partner, Medisoft/Medisoft Clinical and Lytec/Lytec MD. McKesson Practice Care is a service offering designed to help independent physician practices run the business side of their practices more efficiently so they may optimize revenue and the vitality of their practices. To learn more about these solutions, go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mckessonpracticecare.com/" target="_blank">www.mckessonpracticecare.com.</a></div> <div>Please help us promote the exclusive launch event to your customers. A promotional flyer is posted in the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=6900" target="_blank">VAR In the Know Forum</a> on the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?act=idx" target="_blank">Invision Power Board</a>. Customers may register online at: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckesson.cvent.com/event/AAFP2011" target="_blank">http://mckesson.cvent.com/event/AAFP2011</a>. There is no fee to attend the event, but advance registration is required and space is limited. Any questions can be directed to <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:PracticeCareInfo@McKesson.com">PracticeCareInfo@McKesson.com</a> or <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:Lisa.Santos@McKesson.com">Lisa.Santos@McKesson.com</a>.</div> <p>As a reminder, Sean Delaney and the EHR Channel Managers are conducting webinar training sessions on McKesson Practice Choice. To learn more, go to the following link on the Invision Power Board: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=6850" target="_blank">http://mckessonmpt.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=6850</a></p> Join Us for a Special Launch Event in Orlando at AAFP http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=14 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=14 Medical Software and Support Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:17:00 -0500 <p><strong>Join Us for a Special Launch Event in Orlando at AAFP</strong><br /> We will officially launch our new solutions on September 13 at a launch event in Orlando at the ICEBAR, and at booth #1229 at the Annual American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Scientific Assembly. This is a complimentary event. <a style="color: #054796;" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2915727d61037d771277&ls=fdef13767360027970117474&m=feed1d787c6206&l=fe8c16747063017a70&s=fe2f12717263047d7d1770&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #054796;">Register Today!</span></a></p> Special PPS Announcement: New Products Launching http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=13 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=13 Medical Software and Support Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:16:00 -0500 <div style="font: 12px/16px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"><strong>Special PPS Announcement: New Products Launching</strong><br /> This fall marks a significant achievement for McKesson Physician Practice Solutions (PPS), and we are thrilled to share this exciting news with our loyal customers and partners first.</div> <div style="font: 12px/16px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;">As many of you know, PPS' mission is to enhance the vitality of physician offices nationwide. We see physician practices as the cornerstone of healthcare - they are the front line to the patient and have the strongest patient-physician relationship. However, with the ever-changing healthcare regulations and business aspects related to running a small office, physician practices are struggling to maintain that independence and thrive as a business. McKesson PPS created teams to identify and deliver solutions that would address the challenges of the small physician practice. As a result, we are excited to introduce two new solutions to the independent physician practice market - McKesson Practice Choice<span class="ecxyiv1985605544trademark"><sup>TM</sup></span> and McKesson Practice Care<span class="ecxyiv1985605544trademark"><sup>TM</sup></span>. <a style="color: #054796;" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2a15727d61037d771276&ls=fdef13767360027970117474&m=feed1d787c6206&l=fe8c16747063017a70&s=fe2f12717263047d7d1770&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #054796;">Access</span></a> the newsletter for the complete announcement and details on these new solutions.</div> 2011 User Group Meeting Guest Speaker Announced http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=12 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=12 Medical Software and Support Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:15:00 -0500 <div style="font: 12px/16px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"><strong>2011 User Group Meeting Guest Speaker Announced</strong><br /> The Physician Practice Solutions team is pleased to announce that <strong>John Hammergren, </strong> McKesson Chairman, President and CEO, will address attendees at our User Group Meeting, October 16-18, 2011 in Orlando. John looks forward to speaking at our meeting where he will share his perspective on the issues and opportunities facing healthcare today. Drawing on his experience with organizations across healthcare - from hospitals and retail pharmacies, to payers, manufacturers and physician practices - John will discuss the path to better health for our industry and the patients we serve. He will also share his views on the role of leadership in driving transformational change, the role of Physician Practice Solutions in McKesson's overall strategy, and McKesson's focus on building customer relationships for life.</div> <div style="font: 12px/16px Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333;"><strong>Register today to secure your spot at the meeting.</strong> <a style="color: #054796;" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2a15727d61037d771276&ls=fdef13767360027970117474&m=feed1d787c6206&l=fe8c16747063017a70&s=fe2f12717263047d7d1770&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #054796;">Access</span></a> the newsletter for details on how to register for the event.</div> Links to News Articles from around the Healthcare Industry http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=9 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=9 Medical Software and Support Tue, 10 May 2011 11:02:00 -0500 <p>Click on the following headlines for recent healthcare information technology industry updates:</p> <ul> <li><a title="AMA President Testifies Before Congress, Urges Medicare Physician Payment Reforms" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2415717c6d057b7d1676&ls=fdfb13717765067976137874&m=fe6715707761027c7317&l=fe8f1674756d00797c&s=fe2113747c610d79771270&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank">AMA President Testifies Before Congress, Urges Medicare Physician Payment Reforms</a></li> <li><a title="The Rise of Social Media & Participatory Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2315717c6d057b7d1677&ls=fdfb13717765067976137874&m=fe6715707761027c7317&l=fe8f1674756d00797c&s=fe2113747c610d79771270&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank">The Rise of Social Media & Participatory Medicine</a></li> </ul> PPRNet Network Meeting , August 21-23, 2011 http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=8 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=8 Medical Software and Support Tue, 10 May 2011 11:02:00 -0500 <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">The 2011 Practice Partner Research Network (PPRNet) Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, August 21 though Tuesday, August 23 at the Embassy Suites Charleston Historic District Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Major topics for the meeting will include: </span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">Medication Safety</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span> </span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">Using the PPRNet Improvement Model</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">PPRNet and The Patient Centered Medical Home</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">Updated Reports with Meaningful Use Clinical Quality Measures</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">And More.... </span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">If you or your customers would like to attend the meeting, register at <a href="http://www.musc.edu/PPRNet" target="_blank">www.musc.edu/PPRNet</a>. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><a title="PPRNet Network Meeting details" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2515717c6d057b7d1675&ls=fdfb13717765067976137874&m=fe6715707761027c7317&l=fe8f1674756d00797c&s=fe2113747c610d79771270&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank">PPRNet Network Meeting details</a><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;"> as well as an overview of the PPRNet organization are posted in the VAR In the Know section of the Invision Power Board.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> BillFlash Increases Per-statement Fee to Coincide with Postage Increase http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=7 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=7 Medical Software and Support Tue, 10 May 2011 11:01:00 -0500 <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">On April 17, 2011, the United States Postal Service (USPS) increased rates on first-class <span style="font-weight: bold;">commercial</span> letters. The USPS did not change the fist-class non-commercial full rate of $0.44. As a result of this USPS rate increase, the fee for a BillFlash first-page mailing has also increased $0.01 in accordance with our Service Agreement (which passes postage increases through to our customers). Respectively, the BillFlash fee increase is also effective April 17, 2011.</span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;"> </span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">Please begin quoting the new BillFlash first-page mailing rate immediately...just add $0.01 to your current price schedule. Or, you can download a current Billflash Fee Schedule at </span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span>http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2615717c6d057b7d1674&ls=fdfb13717765067976137874&m=fe6715707761027c7317&l=fe8f1674756d00797c&s=fe2113747c610d79771270&jb=ffcf14&t=<span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">. Talking points to consider: </span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">This is the first USPS postage rate increase since 5/11/2009 even though the cost for a gallon of gas has risen 92% from $2.06 (5/4/09) to $3.95 (5/4/11). Source: <a href="http://gasbuddy.com/" target="_blank">gasbuddy.com</a></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">This $0.01 increase is approximately a 1.5% increase to BillFlash customers.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">The increased customer cost for every 500 mailed documents is $5.00 per month.</span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">With no relief in sight from the rising cost of fuel, NexTrust is developing a new paperless document delivery service to give customers a secure option to turn off the mail (and reduce related costs). NexTrust anticipates this new BillFlash service, and a new ePay service, will be available later in 2011.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Practice Partner, Medisoft Clinical, Lytec MD Achieve Five-Star Usability Rating from CCHIT http://lmr-hcpm.com/news.php?id=6 http://lmr-hcpm.com/rss.php?id=6 Medical Software and Support Tue, 10 May 2011 10:59:00 -0500 <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">CCHIT rated all of its certified products and awarded its highest five-star usability rating to Practice Partner, Medisoft Clinical and Lytec MD. To determine the ratings, CCHIT selects an independent group of jurors to rate certified products on their usability because highly usable systems will increase adoption while less usable systems could require more training and decrease adoption. For this study, usability is defined as the effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction with which the intended users can achieve their tasks in the context of product use. The five-star rating signifies that:</span></strong></span></span></span> </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">All key features were discoverable and usable.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">User efficiency would not be dramatically impeded by any of the observed usability issues.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">All or most observed usability issues would only have the potential to cause low-level user irritation.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">Use of system functionality that is critical to user efficiency or patient safety would not be hindered. </span><br style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" /></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">The five-star usability rating is displayed on each product's page on the CCHIT Web site at </span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><a title="www.cchit.org" rel="nofollow" href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2815717c6d057b7d1672&ls=fdfb13717765067976137874&m=fe6715707761027c7317&l=fe8f1674756d00797c&s=fe2113747c610d79771270&jb=ffcf14&t=" target="_blank">www.cchit.org</a> <span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;">. </span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>