Software/IT
There are various ways in which HME software offerings improve HME providers' workflow to create more efficient and more cost-effective business processes. Additionally, there are other technology offerings available to providers, such as delivery management systems and outsourced financial services, that offer workflow features, as well. Let’s take a look at what’s available:
QS/1
Elavon
Transactions with EMV security standards
QS/1 announced it has added another certification through Elavon to process transactions for Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) compliant cards. QS/1 offers the independent and small-chain pharmacy industry one of the first integrated point-ofsale solutions with EMV security standards. This additional certification allows QS/1 customers using QS/1-verified hardware and Elavon to process credit and debit cards securely. The ability to securely process these transactions minimizes the financial risk to pharmacies.
MedFORCE Technologies Inc.
SignCenter
Data entry designed with healthcare in mind
Medforce’s SignCenter was designed with healthcare
in mind. No more having to jump between programs
and duplicate data
entry. SignCenter
gives you everything
you need at the
touch of a button,
including flexible
management tools
to allow you to
control the signing
experience,
opportunity to
notify signers by
email or have them sign in person,
mark up tools that go beyond signatures and cloud-based
disaster preparedness. SignCenter is HIPAA
compliant and is secure in transit and at rest.
QS/1
QDM
Document management system does more than store digital records
QS/1’s new Document Management system, QDM aims to help providers
and pharmacies successfully manage documentation needs while enhancing
patient and partner engagement. In addition to document management, QDM
is a communication tool that can be used to assess patients, track therapeutic
progress and improve outcomes. All documents are encrypted when stored on
the QDM server, adding another layer of security and privacy. QDM can also be
used for creating many documents, including, but not limited to, immunization,
therapy management, patient outcome, patient assessment, patient transfer,
prescription transfer, patient profile and medication synchronization forms.
Noble House
Noble*Direct Version 11
New Noble*Direct release focuses on patient flow
Noble House’s new Noble*Direct Version 11 includes new and upgraded
features such as an integrated patient flow control, enhanced security, same or
similar check, and patient eligibility all using an SQL database. The flow control
system allows for customization of all aspects of patient files from the initial
enrollment through claim adjudication on multiple product lines at one time.
The enhanced flow control system, as well as document tracker and patient
eligibility lets providers follow a predetermined, streamlined path to more efficiently
take a patient from conception to completion.
Mediware
CareTend Anywhere
Mediware launches Caretend Anywhere
CareTend Anywhere functionality allows users to access Mediware’s CareTend
software application from any location, regardless of the device they are using.
The mobile application aims to streamline delivery management with real-time
map routing and electronic signature tools; simplify patient data management;
and improves communication between staff in the field and users at the main
office location. CareTend Anywhere also simplifies equipment tracking by
enabling field staff to remotely access equipment history, complete equipment
log entries, and maintain equipment profiles for patients.
VirtueRN
VirtueRN
New workflow system aims to help HMEs diversity payers
VirtueRN is an integrated, cloud-based workflow solution designed to help
hospices and HME businesses. Using mobile technology, the platform is
geared to enhance visibility and accountability throughout the life of a contract
for better performance and profitability. Formulary compliance, consolidated
billing and ordering are at the user’s fingertips, and AutoSync Billing
Technology enables end-to-end, time-stamped billing creating efficiencies
when it is time to reconcile bills each month.
Accessible Home Improvement of America
Home Pro App
Live at Home Pro App Helps with Home Assessments
Designed exclusively for certified providers, contractors
and experts in the home modification industry, the Live
at Home Pro app helps expedite the home assessment
process. With the app, you can perform onsite home
assessments, take photos and insert recommendations,
generate proposals and pricing, use a digital signature for
onsite approval, and integrate with office workflow and
billing systems.
MedFORCE Technologies Inc.
Workflow App
New Apps Address Common Healthcare Operations Inefficiencies
Medforce is launching a new product suite comprised
of six apps: Fax Management, Appeals Management,
Overpayments Management, Referral Management,
Vendor Invoice Management and Document
Distribution. Each workflow app is built on the
Medforce business process management platform
CommandCenter (formerly WorkFLOW) and helps to
ease specific challenges to improve productivity for
provider organizations. They are available to all organizations whether they are current Medforce customers
and can be configured to integrate with most business
applications. In most cases, the Apps are delivered
through a SaaS model, where Medforce hosts
the customer’s data in the cloud, providing HIPAA compliant
security and disaster preparedness.
PEPID LLC Medical Information Services
ICD-10 Lookup Tool
ICD-10 lookup tool geared to improve efficiency, accuracy and care
PEPID’s new ICD-10 Lookup Tool helps various healthcare professionals,
including pharmacies, quickly and easily identify more than 68,000
medical codes used throughout the industry, in order to help improve
workflow efficiencies and improved outcomes for
patients. The ICD-10 Lookup Tool provides coding
support that incorporates all of the information
published by the World Health Organization,
including descriptions, inclusion terms, exclusions,
notes, and an indicator of billable or not-billable.
QS/1
SystemOne
QS/1 Showcases Complete Provider Management System
QS/1’s SystemOne helps manage the entire HME operation,
including financials, billing, documentation, and
inventory. Available as a web-based system, or installed
on the customer premises, the system is designed to
help ensure Medicare compliance, efficiency and profitability.
Whether installed at a single HME business
location, or a pharmacy with an HME department, to a
large, multi-location HME business, QS/1 offers affordable
solutions for every type of HME business.