Microwize Technology News

Lytec 2010 is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:39:00 +0000

Microwize is pleased to announce the arrival of Lytec 2010! Now faster than ever.

Lytec is the medical billing software favored by thousands of medical professionals around the country. It handles all aspects of your front office, with features including: billing, scheduling, reports, electronic claims and more! It now comes with Revenue Manager - with advanced edits and scrubbing for the ultimate level of claim acceptance.

Lytec 2010 is over 30 - 60% faster than previous versions of Lytec. With such a drastic performance increase, it's clear that upgrading to Lytec 2010 will make your workflow quicker and smoother. Lytec 2010 also introduces a new ribbon interface - which is similar to the toolbar in the lastest Microsoft Office. The toolbar is now organized by tabs and icons, with related functions grouped together for easy navigation.

Now is the time to get going with Lytec 2010. For a limited time, new purchases of Lytec 2010 are 25% off! (offer expires 11/20/09). Plus, Lytec 2010 comes with assurance, so you'll get Lytec 2011 when it comes out for no additional cost! If you're already using Lytec, you can also receive 15% off of this year's upgrade! (offer expires 12/28/09).

Lytec 2010 Screenshots and further information:

Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to Lytec 2010

Lytec 2010 Complete List of New Features

UserGroup in Long Island, NY!

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Date: Wednesday, November 18th
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Microwize, Long Island
150 Motor Parkway, Ste. 401
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Click here to register online or go to http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229SSL2MAVJ

Agenda
Service Pack 2 for Medisoft 15
Data Backup
Backing up Your Data Correcntly
Testing your Backup
Did you know that 60% of people who think they have their data backed up properly are actually in danger of losing their data?
Appointment Reminders
Designing and Using the Patient Quick Entry Features
Printing Superbills

This event is free for clients with a Microwize Support Contract for up to 2 attendees.
Visit Our events page to stay up to date with Microwize Events!

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:42:00 +0000

Microwize Would Like You to Attend a Medisoft User Group!

Date:
November 12th, 2009

Time:
9am - 1pm EST

Location:
Microwize, New Jersey
1 Kalisa Way Suite 104
Paramus, NJ 07652

Registration link: http://www.zoomerang.com/
Survey/?p=WEB229QXCYH5TM

Agenda

Service Pack 2 for Medisoft 15
Data Backup
Backing your data up correctly
Testing your Backup
Did you know that 60% of people who think they have their data backed up properly are actually in danger of losing their data?
Appointment Reminders
Designing & Using the Patient Quick Entry Feature
Printing Superbills

If you have any questions, call Jessica.
(Phone: 201-322-4100 Ext 114)

About Our Usergroup:
Our Medisoft Usergroup is a 3 hour instructional seminar covering a variety of helpful tips and tricks for using your Medisoft software.

Who Should Attend:
This session is designed for all Medisoft users.

Cost:
This usergroup is free for clients with a Microwize support contract & $50 for clients without support. Limited to 2 free attendees per client.

Registration link: http://www.zoomerang.com/
Survey/?p=WEB229QXCYH5TM

To view a list of upcoming events, click here!

Upcoming Events

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Microwize is attending the following Upcoming Trade Shows in the Month of October:
Join us and find out how Microwize can help you implement Electronic Medical Records Successfully!

American Academy of Family Physicians - Scientific Assembly
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
October 15th - 17th

American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
Washington Convention Center
Washington D.C.
October 17th - 20th

New York State Opthalmological Society - EMR for the Opthalmology Practice
JFK Ramada Plaza Hotel
Jamaica, NY
October 16

Maine Chiropractic Association Convention
South Portland, Maine
October 16

Hands On Training

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:17:00 +0000

Using Medisoft
Hands-on Training - Comprehensive Medisoft Training Seminar

Expert Medisoft Training by Microwize Technology, Inc.
1.800.955.0321 www.microwize.com

Microwize Technology, Inc.
1 Kalisa Way Suite 104
Paramus, NJ 07652

Day 1 - Friday, September 23, 2009 - Beginner
Day 2 - Friday, October 16, 2009 - Intermediate
Day 3 - Friday, November 13, 2009 - Advanced

For a Detailed agenda, visit www.microwize.com/training/handson.htm or click here

Agenda

Day 1 - Beginner Level

Navigating the Program Bar
Entering Good Data
Posting Charges
Creating and Printing Insurance Claims
Office Hours Scheduler
Insurance Billing vs Patient Billing
& more!

Day 2 - Intermediate Level

Creating a New Practice
Program Options Explained
Insurance Classes
Creating & Using Classes
Transaction Notes
Verifying Insurance Eligibility
Setting Up Default Information
Creating a New Provider
Claim Management Details
Patient Statements
Data Backup
& More!

Day 3 - Advanced Level

Security/Permissions
Audit Generator
Fee Schedules
Simplifying Collections
Custom Reports
Scheduling
Rejection Codes
Insurance Mis-Payments
Customizing Office Hours Pro Templates
Statement Management
Billing Cycles
Advanced Reporting
& More!

Day 1 Online Registration - http://www.microwize.org/shop/index.php?productID=895

Day 2 Online Registration - http://www.microwize.org/shop/index.php?productID=896

Day 3 Online Registration - http://www.microwize.org/shop/index.php?productID=897

For more information, call 1-800-955-0321, or visit us on the web at www.microwize.com

Upcoming Medisoft & Lytec Usergroups!

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:06:00 +0000

1. New Jersey - Medisoft - September 23rd 9am - 1pm EST
1 Kalisa Way Suite 104
Paramus, NJ 07652
Click to Register Online

2. Arizona - Medisoft - October 20th 9am - 1pm PST
Microwize, Arizona Office
4625 S. Wendler Dr, Ste. 111
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Click to Register Online

3. California - Medisoft - October 22nd 9am - 1pm PST
Microwize, California Office
8350 Wilshire Blvd Ste. 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Click to Register Online

4. ONLINE - Medisoft - October 20, 9am - 1pm PST
Click to Register Online

5. ONLINE -Medisoft - October 22, 9am -1pm PST
Click to Register Online

ONLINE- Lytec - October 7th 10pm - 2pm EST
Click to Register Online

Agenda:
Medisoft or Lytec Revenue Cycle Management
Verifying Eligbility
Claim Scrubbing
CCI Edits & Creating Custom Rules
Tracking Claim Status & Verifying Acceptance
ERA Claim Posting
Electronic Secondary Claim Sending
Statement Management
Electronic Statements

CCHIT Maps out Path to Certification with Meaningful Use Focus

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:53:00 +0000

Healthcare IT News

CCHIT maps out path to certification with meaningful use focus
September 04, 2009 | Diana Manos, Senior Editor
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/cchit-maps-out-path-certification-meaningful-use-focus

CHICAGO – The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology is expected to release more details on its "modular" certification on Sept. 24, and it is also tentatively planning training sessions in Chicago on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, to orient vendors and developers to new programs, including updated application processes, certification criteria and test scripts.

The modular approach to certification would tell providers that a healthcare IT product is capable of performing to provide meaningful use, a requirement under the federal stimulus law under which providers could receive bonus payments beginning in 2011.

The certification would be provided in advance of the definition of meaningful use, which is expected out by the end of the year.

Federal officials have said providers would have to make "a business decision" as to whether to go forward in faith with the modular certification ahead of the final rulemaking.

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology held a "town call" Web conference Thursday to gather input from the vendor and developer communities on the commission's planned new paths to certification for electronic health record technologies.

CCHIT Chairman Mark Leavitt, MD, said the goal is to achieve more rapid, widespread adoption and meaningful use under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

"We are concerned that providers could not achieve meaningful EHR use in 2011 if they wait until spring 2010 - the expected date of (the Department of Health and Human Services')' final approval of requirements - to begin adopting this technology," said Leavitt, "CCHIT has analyzed the recommendations of the federal HIT advisory committees and is preparing to offer new paths to certification beginning this October."

Besides updating and enhancing its certification program for comprehensive EHRs in ambulatory, inpatient and emergency department settings, the commission plans to launch a more limited, modular inspection program for EHR technology, focusing solely on compliance with ARRA-required standards.

In an Aug. 14 meeting, the federal government's Health IT Policy Committee adopted additional recommendations on meaningful use and proposed expansion of EHR certification to include 10 to 12 certification panels in addition to the existing Certification Commission for Health Information Technology. Physicians, activists, vendors and others warned the committee at a meeting that it was moving too fast.

Medisoft Support User Group - NJ - 9/30/09

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Medisoft Usergroup

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Time: 9am - 1pm

Location:

Microwize Technology Inc,

1 Kalisa Way

Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone: 800-955-0321

www.microwize.com

The meeting is free for clients on Microwize support & $50/person for clients without support.
Limited to 2 free attendees per client.
Please complete the information below and fax it back to Jessica at Fax: 201-322-4101 or call (Phone 201-322-4100) Ext 114

Medisoft User Group Topics

Medisoft Revenue Cycle Management

Verifying Eligbility

Claim Scrubbing

CCI Edits & Created Custom Rules

Tracking Claim Status & Verifying Acceptance

ERA Claim Posting

Electronic Secondary Claim Sending

Statement Management

Electronic Statements

Space is Limited. Click here to RSVP.

Or, copy and paste this into your broser:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229KLYG94Q8

Revenue Manager for Medisoft & Lytec

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:04:00 +0000

McKesson has just released NEW Revenue Cycle Manager for Medisoft and Lytec.

Don't let your claims fall though the cracks!

Top 5 Reasons Why Practices are Losing Money Through Claims:

1. Not verifying Eligibility
2. Using Wrong Codes - Even if codes are valid, hundreds of dollars can be lost because of UNDERcoding.
3. Losing Track of Rejected Claims - 30% of Today's Claims Have Errors, and half of those are lost!
4. Spending Too Much Time Manually Posting Claims - 25% Of All Claims are Paper and it costs $20-25 to Process them manually!
5. Not Sending Secondary Claims - Paper secondary claims are Often lost, rejected and thrown in the garbage.

Microwize has the solution. Revenue Cycle Manager allows you to electronically manage and track claims, which just a few clicks!

Revenue Cycle Manager Steps:
1. Eligibility Verification - When a patient schedules an appointment, Revenue Manager verifies insurance eligibility.
2. Claim Scrubbing - Revenue Manager scrubs your claims and checks them for errors based on standard or custom rules. Also allows for CCI Edits.
3. Insurance Acknowledgement - Revenue Manager lets you know when an insurance company receives your claim, and whether they accept or reject of the claim.
4. ERA Claim Posting - Electronic ERA Posting
5. Electronic Secondary Claim Sending - Electronically send secondary claims, to insure they are received, checked and accepted.

For more information on Revenue Cycle Manager, click the following links.
Revenue Manager for Medisoft
Revenue Manager for Lytec

Meaningful Use Gets Initial OK

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:12:00 +0000

“The federal HIT Policy Committee has approved revised recommendations of a workgroup for an initial definition of "meaningful use" of electronic health records systems.

Some revisions to the 2011 criteria include:

* Implement one clinical decision support rule relevant to a specialty or a high clinical priority;
* Submit claims electronically to payers;
* Check insurance eligibility electronically when possible;
* Provide patients with timely electronic access to their health information;
* Provide patients, upon request, with an electronic copy of their discharge instructions and procedures at the time of discharge; and
* Require the capability to exchange health information where possible in 2011, with participation in a national health information exchange by 2015.

The revised recommendations also call for giving all patients access to personal health records populated in real-time in 2013, two years earlier than previously proposed.”

for more info please visit www.microwize.com or call 800-955-0321

Medisoft UserGroup NYC

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:03:00 +0000

Microwize is hosting a Medisoft User Group in NYC. Visit our events page for more details and online registration!

Microwize Summer Special

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:46:00 +0000

Exclusive Summer Offer - Get $3,000 off of any EMR package - Medisoft Clinical, Lytec MD, Practice Partner and PeakPractice. Visit Our Website to learn more about our EMR Software. www.microwize.com/emr.htm

Contact Microwize for more Details. 800-955-0321.

Online EMR Demonstrations

noreply@blogger.com (Microwize Technology) — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Microwize is hosting monthly online demos for electronic medical records software. Free online demos are available for full suite solutions including Medisoft Clinical, Lytec MD and Eclipsys PeakPractice. These online demonstrations generally last about an hour and include a q&a session. To register online for our next session, visit www.microwize.com/events