EHR for your specialty practice

Friday, February 26, 2010 by Jon Jacobs

 

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.


Missing your security blanket with EMR?

Friday, February 19, 2010 by Kathy Reinhardt
Missing your security blanket with EMR? 

Let's face it, most physicians are not ready to commit to an electronic medical record system (EMR).

A big portion of this unrest is due to change.  As a physician you have probably been documenting your charts and following almost the same office flow since you left medical school.  Any changes in the office have not really impacted how you actually practice medicine.

It's time to face your fears and our Intergy software can help you make this transition.

SAGE Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified and has templates for specialties like cardiology, orthopedics, OB/GYN as well as family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine and others.  These templates can be easily customized to fit your workflow.

Another distinct advantage of Intergy is the Medcin database.  The system will recommend and E & M coding value utilizing the Medcin findings selected in your encounter.  Many physicians find that they have been under coding and that leads to better reimbursement - as well as security in the event of an audit.

Besides the efficiencies you will gain using an EMR, there is also stimulus money available for providers who meet the criteria - icing on the cake!

Contact Bradford-Scott Data Corporation and let our medical consultant team give you the confidence to make a change.

Soda risks

Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Mike Beer
I was reading some health-related articles today and found one that hit really hit me.  A University of Minnesota study has found that drinking as little as two sodas a week can double the risk of pancreatic cancer.  The study showed that the when soda, which has high levels of sugar, is consumed, the pancreas has to work harder to release insulin to balance the body's blood sugar.

The data was compiled by studying 60,000 patients in Singapore.  It would be much easier to compile this type of data now that electronic health records are more prevalent.  A doctor with a primary care EMR system would be able to ask about soda usage from their patients and would be able to track that over a long time span.  A pediatrics EMR system would also track from when the patients were children.

Bradford-Scott Data Corporation offers a CCHIT certified product, Intergy EHR by Sage v5.5.  In addition to tracking data like I mentioned above, it can provide you with lab interfaces, electronic prescriptions, and many more features.  Click the link above to learn more about it, or reply to this post for more information.

Cheers,
Mike

Obama's Health Plan

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Mike Beer
The headlines look familiar.  But it may not be what you think.  This week, Michelle Obama rolled out her new health care plan:  a fight against childhood obesity.  Studies show that one in three children are overweight or obese and the percentage of overweight children has tripled since 1970!  Some highlights that the administration hopes to accomplish are:
  • Make nutritional information on food labels easier to understand
  • Reforming the school lunch system to include more fruits and vegetables and less desserts
  • With help from the American Academy of Pediatrics, stress to Pediatricians that more emphasis be put on BMI (Body Mass Index) measurement

Electronic Medical Record Systems provide a good way to measure a child's BMI and weight-control progress.  Bradford-Scott Data Corporation offers Intergy EHR by Sage, a Pediatrics EMR system that can help us curb this childhood obesity problem we face.  Things can improve if we work together.  Let's Move!

Cheers,
Mike

Sick

Friday, February 5, 2010 by Mike Beer

So today and yesterday I took my first sick days in probably 10 years.  I don't get sick!  But my whole family had the flu and I got a touch of it too.  Still working today from home but I wanted to make sure I didn't get my coworkers sick for the Super Bowl.

Bradford-Scott Data Corporation supplies the medical office billing software for both our family doctor and our pediatrician.  It's comforting to know that they have a good medical billing system so our claims will be filed quickly and accurately.  Plus, the Pediatrics EMR and the Primary Care EMR features offered by Intergy EHR by Sage are second to none.

If your office is looking for the best physician medical billing or electronic medical records system available, look no further than Bradford-Scott.  Contact us via this blog or at 317-713-2065 and ask for medical sales.

Last but not least:  GO COLTS!!

Cheers,
Mike

EBAY and EHR, What's Next?

Friday, January 8, 2010 by Carey Fulwider




I love Ebay. I am an Ebay junkie. When I decide that I need something I will shop on Ebay to easily access millions of items in seconds. I love having all of those items in one location at the click of a mouse in one location. Ebay has done so much to make shopping easier. It is very similar to what Electronic Medical Records has done for the Medical Software world.

Electronic Medical records have taken all the information that Cardiology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Family Practice,  and any other medical office would need and put them all into one Medical software System accessible by a click of your mouse. Much as Ebay makes the life of a shopper easier, imagine what your medical office could do with an Electronic Medical Records System.

Now there are many other websites available for shopping online and you always want to choose the one with the best support. The same as you do when you are choosing a medical software vendor. Bradford-Scott Data Corp has been in the Medical Software business for 25 years and our support is ranked at a 9.5 by our clients. So when you are looking for a new EHR system, shop at Bradford-Scott.

Save Time with Electronic Medical Records

Thursday, January 7, 2010 by Kathy Reinhardt
Indianapolis is in the middle of our first big winter storm and the drive into work was nothing but start, stop, and slide.  For most of the people at Bradford-Scott Data Corporation, it took about 2 or 3 times their normal drive-in time. 

That made me think of the differences between paper charting and electronic medical records.  Paper charting, messages, and the hunt for the missing chart all add up to more time and more cost to you as the physician.

Make the change to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with Intergy by SAGE and watch the changes unfold in your practice:
  • 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
Suddenly, your office is becoming more efficient, patient care and follow-up is improved and your reimbursement level is increasing as all findings, treatment plans are documented and checked for coding levels in the Medcin database. 

Not only is Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified, templates are available for over 25 specialties that can also be customized for your workflow - including Cardiology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, OB-GYN as well as Family Practice.  

As a Channel Partner for SAGE, we offer Intergy EMR, Intergy Practice Management along with Enterprise medical software capability and Practice Analytic software.  Give Bradford-Scott Data Corporation a call and let our medical consulting staff get you started!

New Year's Resolution - Implement EMR!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 by Kathy Reinhardt
New Year's Eve is almost here, so it's time to party!   After the parties, it's time to make New Year's resolutions (you know, the usual  list that somehow stays the same next year).  

This year, make a difference!  Make implementing an electronic medical record software package(EMR) number 1!

Now is the best possible time to make a change-
  • 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.

Contact Bradford-Scott Data Corporation  and let our medical consultants show you how Intergy EMR by SAGE can make a difference in your office.  Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified and has over 25 specialty templates including cardiology, pediatrics, and orthopedics, just to mention a few,  that can be customized for your workflow.  Let our trainers help you maximize your workflow electronically and start the new year right!

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL SOFTWARE

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 by Marilynn DeBruhl

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
Call Bradford-Scott at 317 713-2065 and ask to speak to an electronic medical records consultant.

 

EMR Systems

Friday, December 11, 2009 by Mike Beer
Bradford-Scott Data Corporation is proud to offer Intergy EHR by Sage as its electronic medical records system of choice.  Intergy is one of the most flexible electronic health records systems available and can be customized to help your practice provide:
  • Pediatrics EMR
  • OB GYN EMR
  • Primary Care EMR
  • Orthopedics EMR
  • Cardiology EMR
Many other specialties are available too!  Once you're customized Intergy EHR by Sage to meet your practice's needs, you can take advantage of features like electronic prescriptions, electronic lab results, and interfaces with hospital information systems.

There is no better time than the present for medical practices to by EMR systems.  Our integrated medical billing system, Intergy by Sage, will give your practice even more features and flexibility.  Contact us at 317-713-2065 or reply to this post for more information.

Cheers,
Mike

What type of organization is Bradford-Scott ready to assist

Friday, December 4, 2009 by Terry Hedges



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.
We have been serving these types of customer and surpassing their needs for over the last 26 years. Our clients have rated us as supperior by giving us a 9.39 on a 10 point scale for our customer service.


EMR/EHR benefits

Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Mike Beer

I keep harping on the fact that employing electronic medical records software is the best way to move your practice into present-day technology.  What exactly can EMR systems do for you?  Here are some highlights:

  • 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

Bradford-Scott Data Corporation
offers a CCHIT certified, top of the line EHR system, Intergy EHR by Sage version 5.5.  It ranks highly in national EMR reviews and will help your office comply with the government's requirements that award stimulus money and assure full payment from Medicare and Medicaid.  Check out our fact sheet that details several of the benefits and features of Intergy EHR by Sage.  Please contact us at our website or via this blog for more information.

Cheers,
Mike

Pediatrics EMR

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 by Mike Beer
Pediatrics EMR is a quickly-growing segment in the electronic medical records system vertical of our company.  More and more pediatrics offices are relying on electronic medical software to organize their patient charts, interface with their medical claims software, and issue electronic prescriptions.
 
If you check out EMR reviews you'll see that Intergy EHR by Sage version 5.5 is one of the top-rated products in the industry.  It is CCHIT certified which means it meets or exceeds all requirements set forth by this organization.  Why CCHIT?  Because the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology is the nationally-accepted standard for certifying electronic medical records systems.

Bradford-Scott Data Corporation can help you implement medical insurance billing software and EMR systems.  With our local support and service, your implementation will be in the right hands, ensuring your future success!

Cheers,
Mike

Flooding the market

Friday, October 9, 2009 by Mike Beer
If you live in the Midwest, you've probably experienced the monsoon we've been having the past couple days.  My wife had a good comment:  If this were snow we'd have 40 inches by now!  Too bad, that would have been kind of fun.  All the flooding nearby reminded me of how Bradford-Scott Data Corporation is flooding the market with products, features, and services.

From our medical office billing software, Intergy by Sage, to our electronic medical records system (EMR), Intergy EHR by Sage, we offer the widest range of billing and EMR systems available.  Here are just a few things we are flooding the market with:

  • 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


You can contact us via our website, this blog, or by phone at 317-713-2065.  We'd be happy to tell you how we have made so many physician offices in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan successful.  What else are you going to do on a rainy day?

Cheers,
Mike



H1N1

Monday, October 5, 2009 by Mike Beer
Everything you hear in the news today is about the H1N1 virus.  While the news media may be over blowing the situation, I do know that there have been cases in my wife's classroom, and my daughter's best friend had it last week.  As flu season nears, the world is preparing for the worst.  Vaccinations are being prepared and precautions are being suggested.



With the pediatrics EMR portion of Intergy EHR by Sage, you can track immunization history including the H1N1 immunization.  This electronic medical record system can provide you with the documentation you need to keep up with this quickly-evolving scenario.  Intergy by Sage, our medical office billing software, will make sure you quickly get payment for the immunizations you perform.  It can also interface with hospital information systems and CHIRP to submit information about immunizations you've performed.

Bradford-Scott Data Corporation is committed to help our physician office customers keep up with the H1N1 developments.  If your practice is in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan or Illinois, be sure to contact us to learn more about our CCHIT certified electronic medical records system, Intergy EHR by Sage v5.5.  It also offers electronic prescriptions and is highly customizable to suit your needs.  It's bound to be a rough flu season, but together we can weather the storm.

Cheers,
Mike

EMR

Friday, September 18, 2009 by Mike Beer
Looking for an EMR system for your office?  Bradford-Scott Data Corporation has what you're looking for.  Intergy EHR by Sage,  can be tailored to suit your specialty.  It offers solutions such as pediatrics EMR, orthopedics EMR, cardiology EMR, OB GYN EMR as well as many others.  This electronic medical records system is highly customizable and can produce electronic prescriptions, putting you one step closer to compliance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Our medical office billing software, Intergy by Sage, is fully integrated with this electronic medical record system.  This medical insurance billing software has been around for several years and ranks at the top of practice management system and EMR reviews.

Bradford-Scott's customer service is second to none.  Whether you are located in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, or Michigan, you will not find better support than you will get from us at BSDC.  If you'd like more information about our CCHIT-certified EHR product (Intergy EHR by Sage v5.5), our medical claims software, or our outstanding customer service, leave me a comment, call Bradford-Scott  medical sales at 317-713-2065 or email our sales team at medsales@bradfordscott.com.

You'll be glad you did.

Cheers,
Mike

How EMR Can Help Your Pediatric Practice

Monday, August 31, 2009 by Jennifer Sanders
Kids are great!  They say the darnedest things and keep us all young.  They are just little people, but need very different care.  Pediatrics is a very important specialty of medicine and Pediatrics EMR (Electronic Medical Records) or EHR (Electronic Health Records) can make your practice even more special.  Our Sage Intergy EHR product is designed to handle a myriad of specialties, including pediatrics.  To help you care for your little people, it will provide you:



  • Immediate access to patient information and medical history.
  • Information and history of other children in the family you also care for.
  • The Medcin Data Base to make sure you are accurately coding your visits and have the documentation to back them up.
  • Electronic prescriptions that not only save you and your patients time, but provide you with security that you are prescribing the right dosages.
  • Electronic Growth charts to make sure your little people are getting big.
  • Tracking of Immunizations.
  • Forms customized to the needs of your practice.
  • Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified.

For more information on our Sage Intergy EHR product contact us at (317)713-2065 or visit our website at www.bradfordscott.com.  We would be happy to set up a demo for your office.  And remember, kids say the darnedest things!
 

EMR: Learning from others mistakes

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Kathy Reinhardt
It seems that when talking to practices, many doctors are still leery of moving to an electronic medical record.  They recount horror stories of other doctors who purchased a system and it's basically packed away in a closet.  Despite the potential reimbursement offered by the stimulus package many docs find they are still on the fence. 

Here are two of the simplest mistakes made when it's time to purchase an electronic medical record system.

Selecting the right EMR system for your practice. Choose one that offers the most functionality for your specialty.  Compare your top picks to each other.  Our Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 with specialty templates already included for Orthopedics, OB, Cardiology -just to name a few, and of course, Family Practice and Pediatrics.

Select a vendor who is unparalleled in customer support. Make no mistake about this, making the change to an EMR product is stressful for the entire office. You will need to have a support solution with experienced trainers who are available  to advise and guide you through the process. 

Bradford-Scott Data Corporation offers a unique training-to-live process, talk to one of our medical sales consultants today at 317.713.2065!

Intergy Medical Software

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 by Mike Beer
With last month's release of version 5.50, our Intergy Medical Software continues its leadership as a state-of-the-art product in the health care industry.  Paired with our CCHIT-certified EHR software, Intergy EHR by Sage v5.5, Intergy can transform your office into a cutting-edge, modern showcase!

Some of the new features of our award-winning medical billing system and electronic medical records system are:

  • 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

If you'd like to see what the new version of Intergy can do for your medical office in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan or Illinois, please contact Bradford-Scott Data Corporation through our website.  Here you can also read about our excellent support and training services we offer.  Or feel free to call us at 317-713-2065 and ask for medical sales.  We hope to hear from you soon!

Electronic Medical Records Systems

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Mike Beer
As far as EMR systems go, Bradford-Scott Data Corporation can offer you the best in the business.  Intergy EHR by Sage, our flagship EMR product, can be tailored to suit several specialties.  It offers pediatrics EMR, orthopedics EMR, cardiology EMR, OB GYN EMR as well as many others.  In all cases, our electronic medical records system is highly customizable and can produce electronic prescriptions.

Intergy EHR is also integrated with our medical office billing software, Intergy by Sage.  This medical claims software has been around for several years and ranks at the top of practice management system and EMR reviews.

Bradford-Scott's biggest advantage is our customer service.  If your practice is in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, or Michigan, you will not find better support than you will at BSDC.  If you'd like more information about our CCHIT-certified EHR product, Intergy EHR by Sage v5.5, our medical insurance billing software, or our outstanding customer service and crew, leave me a comment or check our website.  If you'd rather, you could call medical sales at 317-713-2065 or email our Medical Sales team at medsales@bradfordscott.com.

Happy summer!

-- Mike