Vendors You Should KnowWednesday, 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

NEXTPEN

• 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”

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Free Mirth Connect interface engine.• Minimal hardware requirements, only requires

support for Java.• Utilizes Javascript for HL7 transformations.

Open Source Interface Engine

• Match – EMPI• Results – Data Repository• Mail – DIRECT messaging• Care – Case Management

And Much More

• 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

• 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

Q&ABen.quirk@quirkhealthcare.com