Repeat from last week: Learn about 10 vendors that make our physicians (and hence our own) lives easier.

1. Vendors You Should Know
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Disclaimer: Nothing that we are sharing is intended as legally binding or prescriptive advice. This presentation is a
synthesis of publically available information and best practices.

3. • Google like search of diagnosis and procedure
codes.
• Integrated directly into many EHRs.
• Includes ICD9 – ICD 10 – SNOMED mapping.
• Risk scores for HCCs and RxHCCs.
• Cost of a cup of coffee per doctor per day –
and the only thing they’ll thank you for.
Clinical Terminology Search

4. • MU2 requires problem lists be in SNOMED.
• IMO has a utility to automatically map existing
ICD9 problem lists over to SNOMED, so your
physicians do not have to.
Automatic SNOMED Mapping

6. • 3 Ring Service.
• Can automate the claims and era process
between the PM system and clearinghouse –
eliminate manual uploading/downloading of
files.
• Thought leaders: Have a free ICD9 to 10
preparation tool.
• Deductible and copay estimator.
• Ongoing CME and CEU credit seminars.
Much More Than A Clearinghouse

7. NEXTPEN

8. • Patient forms are printed on regular paper,
but a faint dot background is added. A camera
in the pen picks up what is written on the
form and turns it into discrete data.
• Works with both checkboxes and handwriting.
• Patient and physician applications.
• Sold by NextGen Healthcare.
The “Magic Pen”

10. • Voice to text transcription.
• Voice to manual transcription though iPhone
and NextPen.
– Manual transcription can be traditional (come in
as document) or directly into selected fields.
Many Flavors of Transcription

12. • Automatically searches through records, but
discrete data and text, to find care
opportunities.
– HCC opportunities presented for risk based plans.
Coders workflow built into application.
– Care opportunities presented against evidence
based guidelines.
Find Opportunities

14. • Cloud Desktops hosted by MTS Healthcare for
all business operations – not just the EHR.
– Refurbish existing desktops for $99
– New desktops for $199
• Support provided by MTS Healthcare’s call
center – free if you host EHR with MTS.
Stop Buying Computers

16. • Free Mirth Connect interface engine.
• Minimal hardware requirements, only
requires support for Java.
• Utilizes Javascript for HL7 transformations.
Open Source Interface Engine

17. • Match – EMPI
• Results – Data Repository
• Mail – DIRECT messaging
• Care – Case Management
And Much More

19. • Create a business rule for any action or data.
– Fire off reports
– Add modifiers
– Trigger workflow
• Pre-built PCMH Huddle Reports
Flexible Business Rules Engine

21. • MU2 Requirement for Hospitals – Have
healthcare directive on-file
• Interactive website which guides patients
through decisions to communicate medical,
emotional and spiritual preferences for end-
of-life care
• Completed directive in a provider friendly
format and attached to patient’s chart
Meaningful Healthcare Directives

22. Q&A
Ben.quirk@quirkhealthcare.com