Electronic Medical Software

Bradford-Scott is located in the Indiana in the heart of the Midwest. We are known as one of the largest Medical Software Vendor in the area. Currently Bradford-Scott Data Corp is launching a campaign to bring EMR to you.  We would love to come to your office and give an EHR Demo to display our systems capabilities as your new EHR System.

Our EHR and Medical Billing software is a high tech integrated system that is easy to understand and use. We are able to help you customize the system to fit your Medical office. This will not only improve the efficiency in your office, but will also qualify you for the available EHR Stimulus package.

The government is forcing the industry to all move towards an EHR system. They are offering an EHR Stimulus credit to those practices that have implemented an EHR system by 2012-2015. After that they are still requiring the medical practice to move to EHR, but with no stimulus offered.

So do not be left in the cold, get your EHR demo scheduled today and let us show you our product and services available!

What is the biggest complaint about going to the doctor's office? The amount of time we spend in the waiting room! Everybody is busy and tries to save time. If my doctor was always late, I would find a new Doctor. But how do you as a doctor know if your patients are waiting for hours in the waiting room?

This is a feature that our Medical Software Systems offer. The system has a tracking system that will track the time the patient spends at your office. The medical software not only displays the whole time the patient is there, but where they spend the most of their time at.

The system starts with your schedule in the Medical Office Billing Software. Then as the patient works their way into a room and is actual seen by a provider that time is tracked by the Electronic Health System. Bradford-Scott's Medical Software systems are integrated allowing an overall report to be created on your patent's time.

This will not only allow you to better server your patients, it will also prove the amount of time you spend with your patent's for Medical Billing coding. If you were ever under an audit you could prove the level of office visit that you are coding at.

This is a great benefit not only for patient satisfaction, but also for you as a doctor being able to code visits at the level you deserve.

• What kind of training do you offer? Is it classroom training, web-based training, or self training?
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• What is your implementation plan?
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• How can you offer me better service then your competitors?
• What Medical Software support is available to me on the product?
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• What kind of Back up support do you offer is something were to happen to my EMR system?

Meaningful What? Stimulus What? Who's on first?  Can somebody explain this in 500 word or less?

Let me break down Meaningful Use as simply as I can.

• $19 billion have been allocated by the federal government to encourage the health care industry to adopt information technology (more specifically an Electronic Health Records System).
• To be eligible to get some of the $19 billion you must do 3 things

1. Be an eligible professional or hospital
2. Implement a certified EHR product between 2011 and 2014
3. Use it in a Meaningful Way

Okay, are you still with me?  Then let's go one level deeper. Let's make some assumptions:

• You are an eligible professional (doctors of medicine, etc.)
• You have or will have a certified EHR system.  (All vendors in the medical software industry will have to get their software certified (including CCHIT) or go out of business.  We are going to assume your system is or will be certified)

There are two types of incentive programs (The Medicare way or the Medicaid way).  You can pick either but you can't choose both at the same time!
 

• Medicare:  Physicians that treat Medicare patients can receive up to $44,000 payable over 5 years.

• Medicaid:  Physicians that treat Medicaid patients are eligible for up to $63,750 payable over 6 years

Are there strings attached?  Of course.  And the biggest string is called 'Meaningful Use'.  The Government isn't going to just give you some cash for buying or even implementing an EHR system.  You have to prove to them that you can use it in a meaningful way that improves patient health care.  And they plan to accomplish this string by outlining 25 objectives and ways to measure those objectives.  Most of the measurements are percentage based.  (For Example:   At least 50% of all clinical lab tests whose results are in a positive/negative or numerical format need to be recorded in the EHR as structured data.)

For a complete list of these objectives, I recommend that you check out CMS or contact Bradford-Scott.  One important note:  The Meaningful Use definition is still under a proposed state and can be commented on until March.

That's it.  That's the nutshell.  Oh, and there is one more catch.  Starting in 2015, those physicians who choose to not participate will receive a 1% reduction in their Medicare allowed charges.  This reduction will increase by 1% each year up to a maximum of 5%.

So the moral of the story is that if you have plans on implementing an EHR/EMR system don't wait.  If you begin using it in a meaningful way in 2011 you are going to get more incentive payments than implementing in 2014.  And if you don't implement by 2015 you  are going to lose Medicare reimbursements.

Do you need help on what to do next?  Whether you are cardiology, orthopedics, or family practice, contact Bradford-Scott and ask about our Sage Intergy EHR system and how it can help you prove your meaningful use and improve patient care.

(and I kept it under 500 words!)
 

There has been a lot of belly aching about the recent snow storms that have hit the Midwest. Yes, snow storms do get old, but I remember what it was like growing up in the 70's and 80's with blizzards here in Indiana. In the more recent years our winters here in Indiana have been very mild compared with those of my childhood. And although I am in the Federal protected age group, I am not that old. I guess one thing that you can count on in Indiana is that there will be some snow storms each and every winter season.

• A call back within 29 minutes from when you have logged your call
• trained software and hardware support teams
• Our dedication to client satisfaction, every year we send our clients our customer satisfaction surveys and this year you rated us as a 9.52 on a 10 point scale.

• Phone support for medical billing system and electronic medical records software
• Phone support for hardware, including servers, printers, backups, etc.
• Training classes for new and existing medical claims software and EMR customers
• On-site implementation of Intergy by Sage and Intergy EHR by Sage
• EDI Enrollment for new and existing customers
• R&D for our medical office billing software and EHR software
• Interface work with hospital information systems, labs, and EMR systems
• Countless other things...including blogging!

The world has become the greatest witness to all that has happened and occurred since the world started evolving.  Great historical events, famine, revolutions, liberation, natural calamities are just some facts that are few to mention.  When it comes to technology, I believe that necessity is truly the mother of all inventions, and I also believe that we should all honor the inventors that have answered all these needs.  They have provided us Technology that was only imagined ages ago. The medical field is one fastest changing fields in the entire industry. Electronic medical software is seeing changes almost as fast as the actual diagnosis and treatments the Providers are practicing. In the high-tech world we live in these days, it is our duty and responsibility to take good care of  how we use it, and how we affect others.  Awareness is the key to using it properly and how we could benefit from it proactively.

Personal files, important government documents, medical records, etc. have to be safe and secured at all times.  Just think of the time, resources and trouble we could save, when these things are safe and in order.  If an office can save time and money in these areas, just imagine what it could do for the nation, or the whole world.  During January 2010, Haiti was devastated by an earthquake.  All the victims, rich and poor,  became helpless as they witnessed their properties and livelihood devastated.  Natural Calamities like these and other remind us how easy it is to lose all of our valuable possessions. Business's are no different, because they have very important documents that are essential to their existence and continuity of providing service.  At Bradford Scott, we have Electronic Health Records and the latest technology to help your office be more efficient, save money and keep patient records accessible and safe.

 So, why not go paperless? 

Advantages and Benefits

•  Fast document retrieval
•  Elimination of paper
•  Eliminating filing systems
•  Everyone can access the documents and patient records
•  Easier to read records
•  Eliminate transcription costs
•  Free up time on phones with pharmacies and labs
•  Huge time saver
•  Huge space saver
•  Reduce expenses
•  Reduces errors
•  Reduces duplicate tests
•  Electronic prescriptions and incentives for using it

You can contact Bradford Scott Data Corp:
for all the details http://www.bradfordscott.com/index.php




 

Is Your Practice Ready for the Red Flags Rule?

Like many of our customers, we strive to stay on the pulse of industry changes.  For me, reading up on health care trends is about more than staying in-the-know and being able to speak intelligently about the vast changes going on around us.  I try to stay current because our customers depend on it.   Today, I want to share with you my knowledge about an important industry game-changer, and explain what is included in your medical software system to  facilitate a smooth adoption of this new policy for every one of your customers. We know how important your patient medical records are to your practice.

What are some of the types of companies that must be Red Flags Compliant?

Starting June 1, 2010, the FTC will begin enforcing the Red Flags Rule. This law will require health care providers that are considered "creditors" to develop a written program to identify, detect, and respond to indicators or "red flags" of identity theft. If your organization allows deferred patient payments until services are rendered and insurance is collected, you are considered a "creditor" by the FTC, and the Red Flags Rule applies to you. In order to assist health care providers, the AMA has prepared a guidance document along with sample policies. 

Our EMR systems and practice management system has several built-in tools that facilitate adoption of your Red Flags Rule policy. These include:

• Patient "Dup Check" - Detect duplicate SSN or Last-First-DOB entries in your system.
• Patient Merge - Detect information similarities across all your patient accounts.
• Insurance Eligibility - Detect PHI that conflicts with insurance provider records.
• USPS statements Verification - Detect addresses that conflict with USPS database.
• Scanned images programs - Capture images of your patients driver's license and     insurance card.
• Patient Notes & account alerts - Flag an account in question and keep track of the investigation process.

As your medical office software provider, here at Bradford Scott data Corporation, we are dedicated to your success and we are committed to delivering quality solutions that keep you on the cutting edge of compliance.  Does your medical office billing software and EMR system cover all your needs to help you get ready for the Red Flag rule? Contact us for all of your Physician medical billing needs  bradfordscott.com/index.php

 

• Charts are available in seconds
• Flowsheets show trends
• Patient health reminders
• Tasking messages, results and sign-offs can all be done with a few simple clicks and are documented for the patient chart
• Electronic prescriptions

Bradford-Scott values our customers and we would like to say thank you!!

Customer Appreciation Week is right around the corner and Bradford-Scott will be offering exclusive discounts to our customers from August 17 - August 21.

You'll find discounts on several items and services such as these:

• Practice Management
• Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified
• Blocks of Labor
• Computer Monitors
• PhoneTree Patient Messaging
• Remote Back Up Services
• Enterprise Medical Software

If you are a Bradford-Scott customer, keep an eye out for your invitation to take advantage of these exclusive offers!  If there is anything that you've been wanting or needing for your office, August is looking like a great time to save!

 

• Intergy - Our premiere Practice Management Software & EHR
• Enterprise Medical Software - Manage multiple practices through one data area
• Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified -  Latest Technology
• Customer Service - 2nd to NONE

You owe it to yourself to check out Bradfordscott Data Corporation.  Your physicians + Bradfordscott = SUCCESS

This past weekend my son and his Junior Bible Quiz team had the honor to participate in the National JBQ Festival in Rockford, IL.  This was his first year participating in the National Festival and he was very excited.  We have spent hours upon hours studying God's Word in preparation for this competition.  There are over 1500 JBQ Teams Nationwide.  78 of the best teams were at the competition.  How did they do?  They tied for 1st!!!  When there is a two way tie they break it head to head and the other team from MO beat them by 25 points putting them in 2nd place (IN THE NATION).  My husband and I are so proud of our son and the entire team.  It was the result of much hard work. 

This experience got me thinking about Bradford Scott Data Corporation and how we rate in the Nation.  There are many Medical Billing Software and EHR Vendors in the Nation.  We are in constant competition with them.  What do we have that they don't?  Well, many years of hard work and strong customer service have put us at the top.  We have many things to offer our existing clients and new clients:
 

• Intergy- Our integrated Practice Management Software and EHR Package.
• Enterprise Medical Software- Gives you the ability to manage multiple practices through one area.
• Excellent Customer Service and Support- Rated 9.39 by our customers last year.
• Knowledge- A team of highly trained Programmers and Support Staff.
• Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified- Gives you the comfort to know your software is backed by the CCHIT Certification

• Community Health Care (CHC) support in medical billing system and medical records software
• Major EMR encounter note upgrades including new toolbars and templates
  
• Enhancements to Cardiology EMR, OB GYN EMR, Orthopedics EMR, and Pediatrics EMR
  
• Upgrades to labs, electronic prescriptions, and imaging in EHR
  
• Dozens of reports added and modified in Intergy and Intergy EHR
  
• And hundreds of more enhancements

• Intergy Practice Management System by Sage - Our flagship health care billing software product.
• Intergy EHR.  The Electronic Medical Record system providing computerized medical records for many specialties, including OB GYN and Cardiology, offering electronic prescriptions and medical coding software.  Our EMR system (Intergy EHR by Sage version 5.5) is CCHIT certified.
• MD Navigator - A Windows-based medical software system that expands on our MENDS product.
• MENDS - A product that I've seen grow over the past 17 years (and it existed way before that).  Its electronic billing software was one of the first and it can interface with many electronic health records systems.