Sequel Systems in the News and Media Coverage

Sequel Systems - HIMSS 2010 Conference Speaking Engagement

Sequel Systems would like to thank two of its clients Dr. Stanley Wisniewski, MD from Cal Arundel Family Medicine and Dr. Peter Deane, MD from Allergy Asthma Immunology of Rochester for their educational speaking sessions at the HIMSS 2010 Conference on March 1st – 4th in George’s World Congress Center in Atlanta. The two speaking sessions were as follows:

HITECH: Challenges and Opportunities for the Physician Practice
Stanley Wisniewski, MD
Principal, Cal Arundel Family Medicine – View Case Study-
http://www.himssconference.org/education/sessiondetail.aspx?eventID=3787

Implementing and Measuring EMR ROI in the Specialty Practice
Peter Deane, MD
Principal, Allergy Asthma Immunology of Rochester (AAIR) –View Case Study -
http://www.himssconference.org/education/sessiondetail.aspx?eventID=3790

SequelMed EMR & EPM Version 8.0 has arrived!

With months of anticipation we have successfully released SequelMed EMR ® and EPM ® Version 8.0. This version of our flagship EMR/EPM is based on 2011 CCHIT criteria and has all of the awaited functionality and features that our clients have asked for. The new enhancements within our application were designed to improve efficiency within the practice and provided flexible options such as

  • Enhanced SequelMed EDM ® scanning module. The updates made to our scanning module allows practices to create universal sheet separates that can be used for all patients while bulk scanning into the EMR
  • Clinical integration with an electronic digital pen. Physicians can use paper to complete the clinical note utilizing our digital pen technology. Once the pen is placed into the holster, the EMR will auto complete the template and clinical note within the EMR.
  • Batch patient eligibility checks based on scheduled patients. The scheduler will automatically check each patient’s insurance eligibility and provide reports for patients who are not eligible for the office visit.
  • Patient signature pad integration. Patients can electronically provide their signature while at the office
  • Client compatible with latest versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems which includes 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 . On the server side these releases are compatible with 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise editions as well as 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows Server 2008 Release 1 Standard and Enterprise editions. SequelMed EMR and EPM can also run in an ASP environment using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Client for Windows as well as Macintosh.

You can access the release notes from the help menu within the EMR and EPM to get a detailed list of all new enhancements and functionality.

Sequel Systems introduces its integrated Patient Payment Portal

We are proud to introduce our most awaited product, SequelMed’s integrated Patient Payment Portal. Patients can opt out of receiving paper statements and elect to receive them electronically while making payments online. Additional functionality includes but not limited to:

  • Auto payment posting against patient account
  • Patient messaging
  • e-statements

We have partnered with Total Merchant Services (TMS) to provide electronic payment processing for our clients through our Patient Payment Portal. Total Merchant Services provides payment processing to over 110,000 merchant locations within the U.S.

“We went live on the Patient Portal several weeks ago and have been impressed with how user friendly it is. Our billing manager was pleasantly surprised to learn that any payments made by patients through the on line payment portion of the portal were automatically posted to patients’ accounts. We feel that the portal will improve communications with our patients and help us to work more efficiently, thereby improving patient care as well. It will also help to qualify us for meaningful use under the HITECH Act.” - Laurie A. Amico, CMOM Office Manager, AAIR PC- 03/09/2010


Additional Implementation Project Management package offered

A successful EHR implementation is by far one of the most important aspects of utilizing an EHR effectively. As the government encourages physicians to begin implementing an Electronic Health Record sooner than later, Sequel Systems along with its partners are ready to provide best practices consulting to ensure an effective implementation. Long term usability should be the utmost concern for any physician rather than a speedy implementation. As a result, we have introduced a new optional Implementation Project Management package. This package provides additional support to client’s pre and post implementation to provide an effective implementation.

Our Implementation Project Management package includes monitoring of the application after training to ensure utilization of the software to the fullest capacity. In order to help achieve full utilization of the application account managers will schedule bi-weekly phone calls to answer questions and resolve workflow related concerns. In turn, reports will be provided to measure successful utilization of application and areas of improvement.

Longer you wait to implement EHR, Harder it will be to achieve “Meaningful Use”

In an audio podcast with 'Hospitals & Health Networks' magazine, CCHIT Chairman Dr. Mark Leavitt underscored early adoption of EHRs saying that just because the government is still working through the details doesn't mean hospitals and physician practices should delay their EHR programs. "We believe that it's risky for providers to wait until all the federal rules are final," Leavitt says. "If you wait to purchase an EHR until the rules are final and the accreditation process for certifying bodies is complete, I will put my reputation on the line and say that you will not achieve meaningful use in 2011."

This is highlighted by the Meaningful Use Workgroup’s early call for early adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE), including time and cost-saving features such as electronic transmission of permissible prescriptions and incorporation of lab-test results into EHRs. The earlier you start, the more flexibility you will have during the implementation cycle. Sound implementation strategies with emphasis on an “evolutionary” versus “revolutionary” approach—keeping in mind the diverse needs of users, whether small practices and clinics or large hospitals and organizations—will be the cornerstone of meaningful EHR adoption. Indeed, successful customer implementation experience proves that those users who started utilizing EHRs early on not only have had the luxury of implementation time on their side, but also have improved their workflows and quality of patient care in a progressively “meaningful” manner while benefiting from advances in technology along the way.

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Sequel Systems welcomes new Channel Partners!

As we look to expand our market share throughout the country and presence we have entered into strategic partnerships with Information Technology, Professional Services and Revenue Cycle Management organizations throughout the country.

AllDigital Sourcing
AllDigital Sourcing is a full service revenue management company, offering exceptional, safe and dependable service to the physicians, hospitals, and medical practices. We help solve the unique challenges of our medical practitioners with our high quality and affordable business model, talents and proven technology.

Carolinas Document Imaging
Carolinas Document Imaging is a document imaging and data management software reseller that is based out of Asheville, North Carolina. Our main focus is in document and data management systems that increase productivity and efficiency within organizations by helping them move to a more paperless and automated environment in their office.

  

EncounterNotes
EncounterNotes is a consulting firm dedicated to bring physicians and practices the EMR Software / EHR Software experience and technology, and together build the best practices for your office. Our second most demanding service is our Medical Billing Service, which along with our technology solutions; we help to create the ideal medical office.

Medical Billing Concepts, Inc.
The complex world of healthcare is a fast paced complicated environment. Not only are physicians and healthcare providers required to take an active role in management, but they are also required to comprehend the regulatory issues and ever changing healthcare trends.