Orthopedics EMR

The guiding principle in selecting the right Electronic Health Record (EHR) for your practice is simple.  In order for an EHR to work, physicians and clinicians should be able to use the technology in a way that enhances their workflow rather than impedes it.

Sage Intergy EHR enables you to leverage clinical information by providing you with a customizable system that adapts to existing workflows rather than forcing you to change how you work. Plus, special enhancements for primary care, as well as both surgical and non-surgical specialties, mean Sage Intergy EHR easily adapts to the needs of any size or type of practice.

With over 50 years of combined experience in the healthcare market, Sage and its Channel Partner Bradford-Scott Data Corporation understand that the needs of a Gastroenterology practice can vary greatly from those required by an OB/GYN group. When it comes to choosing an electronic health records (EHR) system, it's important to consider how that technology will work for your practice, whatever the specialty.  Sage Intergy EHR was built to accommodate those unique needs, so you can be sure the system works, thinks and moves the way you do.

Sage Intergy EHR has built-in features for the following types of specialty practices:

• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Radiology
• Urology

Contact a member of Bradford-Scott sales team to see how we can support your specialty practice.

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!)
 

• 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

• Implementing EMR in 2010 will put you on the inside track with the ARRA stimulus package.  Money is available on a per physician basis for implementing meaningful use of an EMR software.  The grant money will be distributed over a 5 year period, but early adopters in 2010 can qualify for a higher return the first year.

• Yes, there is an initial learning curve, but once you take the plunge, you will notice increased efficiency, better reimbursement due to correct coding/documentation of your notes, improved patient care and instant access of charts.

There are a lot of EMR/EHR Vendors out there to choose from when trying to decide which EMR System to go with.  Some are practice specific; i.e., Pediatrics EMR, Orthopedics EMR and some are functionally specific.

There are a lot of EMR/EHR Reviews out there via the various search engines or by clicking on the EHR link, you will go directly to one of the top rated vendors in the business. That vendor is Bradford-Scott Data Corporation.  They have the best customer support and the best software, which is Intergy EHR by Sage.

Some things to consider when looking at EMR/EHR Software:

• Software ease of use
• Technical Help Desk Support
• Training Availability
• On-site support for SW and HW

With Intergy EHR by Sage, orthopedic practices can:

That's not all! Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified and meets all of the requirements for stimulus (ARRA) rebates! Couple all of that with the outstanding service and support from Bradford-Scott and you can't lose!  We are a turnkey operation providing software, hardware and training, as well as implementation and support to our clients. All of this, plus exceptional customer service, results in accomplishments becoming less feasible for our competitors.

First of all it is important to note that Bradford-Scott Data Corporation is not new to Medical software. Bradford-Scott has been surpassing clients needs in the medical areana for over 26 years now. How many software companies of any type can honestly say they have been assisting customers for over 26 years. Bradford-Scott is the largest medical software vendor in the midwest. The medical division of the company has become a channel partner with Sage, and now proudly offers Intergy by Sage. Intergy is our flagship product, and has a practice management and an EHR solution for just about every type of medical office:

Our market has grown along with the company and we currently serve the medical software needs of clients in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and , of course, the hoosier state. Our clients are as varied as the area in which we serve. We are currently serving the following types of clients:
 

• Hosptial owned and operated practices
• Billing services
• Intergy can be customized for the following specialties as well, orthopedics, cardiology, pediatrics,OBGYN's, ENT's and the list goes on and on, Intergy can be specialized for just about any type of specialty.
• Family practices
• eye doctors and chiropractors as well as psychological services.

•  An integrated product that contains both the features for a medical billing office and a clinical office.
• A CCHIT certified EMR system that will guarantee you are meeting qualifications for the stimulus package
   
• A product that using MEDCIN or another medically backed EMR database for recording your findings and assessing your visit.
   
• A true e-prescribe product that uses a secure hub for transmitting scripts.
   
• Specialty templates that are structured for Cardiology, Orthopedics, Peds, Family Practice, ENT, and many others.
   
• Easy to navigate screens that will lead you through each step of the visit.
   
• A training program that will offer you step by step training on using and setting up your EMR system.
   
• Excellent customer support, a company that you can call for help and know you will get an answer in a timely fashion.

The Sage Summit 2009 is taking place in a few weeks in Atlanta.  All Sage customers can attend for a fee.  The Summit will have workshops to learn about software tips, new product development including new technologies and provide technical solutions.

On the healthcare side there will be information about Intergy EHR and Intergy Practice Management (along with many other products).  After looking though the agenda this will be a great place to learn about getting the best out of your Medical Charting Software or your Electronic Medical Record system.

They also plan on having technical support sessions where you can schedule time to sit down with a Sage Support Technician and work on a wide range of topics including your specific issues from Pediatrics EMR to something related only to Orthopedics.

It looks to be a great and valuable time.  If you'd like more information click here or go out and Google 'Sage Summit'.

Bradford-Scott is a proud Changel Partner with Sage.  To find out more about BSDC follow this link to our website.
 

• Electronic Prescriptions
• Drug Interaction checks and prescription history
• Imaging of all paper forms as well as X-rays, ultrasounds, etc.
• Specific templates for OB GYN EMR, Cardiology EMR, Orthopedics EMR, Pediatrics EMR, Primary Care EMR and many others
• Can interface with medical claims software and hospital information systems
• Send requests and receive results from labs electronically

• Electronic prescriptions
• Intergy EHR by Sage version 5.5 is a CCHIT certified product consistently finishing atop EMR reviews
• Medical claims software with over 25 years of development
• Interfaces with hospital information systems
• Customizable for Pediatrics EMR, OB GYN EMR, Orthopedics EMR, Cardiology EMR, and many other specialties
• The best service and support in the Midwest