AMS CCHIT Certified Since 2008

Posted by AMS at 13 FEB 10:36 am

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This product has been inspected against comprehensive functionality, interoperability, and security criteria using the Certification Commission’s published methods on the date of inspection and has been found in full compliance.

This product has not been tested against the applicable proposed Federal standards in existence on the date of certification for certified EHR technology of its type under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Certification: 2008 – The following information was provided by the organization applying for certification of this product.

About American Medical Software

American Medical Software is proud to be the leader in providing and maintaining Medical Office Software Systems for physicians in all specialties. Since our beginning in 1984, we have sold thousands of systems nationwide. Our leadership is not an appointed title – it is a reputation for quality and value which we earn each and every day.

American Medical Software is committed to providing products and services that are second to none. Constant research and development, along with our tradition of excellence, has repeatedly led to solutions consisting of feature-rich products, exceptional support services and unprecedented values. It has also led to the assurance that every AMS product sold is of the very highest quality and reliability.

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Reform Spurs Health Marketing Changes

Posted by AMS at 13 FEB 7:52 am

After months of intense public debate, healthcare reform is now the law of the land, meaning millions of US consumers will be required to obtain health insurance by 2014. For health marketers, including insurance firms, pharmaceutical companies and some doctors, the fact that 30 million-plus consumers will need insurance, and therefore more healthcare products and services, is in some ways a boon. However, it will force changes in how they market to consumers.

“From a business perspective, we have a much larger market to now go after,” says Jamie Peck, managing partner for Rosetta’s healthcare vertical. “The downside is that people are usually uninsured because of their economic situation, so we are going to have to be sympathetic and targeted about how we message these consumers.”

Insurance companies will begin to market in a more customer-friendly manner, says Doug Biehn, VP of corporate marketing at Blue Shield of California.

“Healthcare has never really been consumer friendly from a macro standpoint,” he says. “Health insurance plans need to become much more like retail products and be more targeted when they are released in the marketplace.”

Although insurance companies will still be selling complicated plans with diverse options, they’ll be marketing them in easier-to-understand ways as a result of the legislation, Biehn adds.

“We have to make plans that are simpler to choose and easier to understand,” he says. “We can’t offer one size to fit all.”

By 2014, states will be required to set up insurance marketplaces to offer a variety of healthcare plans for small businesses and individuals who do not get coverage from employers. Employers with 50 or more staffers that do not offer coverage will be fined at that time.

The bill, which was passed after nearly a year of congressional and public debate, also seeks to bar insurers from excluding coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions.

However, the law won’t necessarily result in booming times for healthcare companies’ marketing budgets. Health insurance companies will be under greater financial pressure, and therefore many will keep their budgets flat or shrink them.

“We need to become very efficient; every dollar counts,” Biehn says. “The paramount issue is affordability.”

Health insurance companies will also emphasize retaining existing customers. David Scott, president of David Scott Healthcare Marketing, expects to see more CRM programs launching online.

“Preventative medicine is encouraged under the new deal, and providers that offer any type of preventative healthcare benefits should take time to educate consumers through online channels,” he says. “That is where consumers are going to get information.”

In modifying their preventative healthcare marketing, healthcare companies will also have to understand their customers better than they have in the past.

“We need to recognize this group to start to understand what motivates them to go seek treatment and to be compliant,” Peck says.

As part of this process, Blue Shield of California will shift more of its marketing online and focus on social media and CRM programs.

“It is going to become much more about word-of-mouth and digital,” says Biehn. “If you think about how consumers make decisions on cars, technology and books, they are turning more toward social media.”

Last year, Blue Shield of California piloted a program that lets consumers rate plans on its site, similar to a user review on Amazon. In this year’s second quarter, the company will roll this program out to all members.

The insurer also has a health education and awareness benefits program that encourages consumers to stay healthy and avoid the need for high-cost health services. The “Wellvolution” program educates consumers on exercise and diets and body mass index. Blue Shield, which also offers healthy lifestyle rewards, plans to expand this program.

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Tags: 2014, CRM, healthcare, Insurance, medicare

American Medical Software – Simply The Best

Posted by AMS at 12 FEB 9:09 am

10 Reasons Why AMS is “Simply the Best”

1.	American Medical Software is one of nation’s Oldest and Largest Medical Software Companies. Since our beginning in 1984, we have seen many competitors come and go while we have continued to grow.
2.	At AMS, on-going Research and Development by our Technical Staff addresses the latest issues affecting healthcare providers and patient quality of care.
3.	Annual Updates (included as part of your Annual Support) give the assurance that your AMS system will remain State-of-the-Art and not become obsolete.
4.	Our Professional Sales Team works with you to determine your specific requirements and explain how our systems can address those requirements. They endeavor to provide the software features most important to your immediate as well as future needs. They recognize the importance of selling you a system that will provide you many years of use. Once you have purchased an AMS system they don’t forget you. Rather, they work with you and the Support Staff to get your system up and operational.
5.	Our Support Services are “Second-to-None”. Our knowledgeable Support Staff responds quickly, taking the necessary time to address each clients particular needs. These friendly folks treat you as they would like to be treated. Your first 90 days of support are Toll-Free with purchase. We offer low cost annual support fees available as an option.
6.	Each AMS system is Fully Able to Integrate with other AMS systems making it very easy to add features currently available or upgrade to future enhancements. Clients have added to their systems over the years and found that the flow of data from their existing system was transparent.
7.	Toll-Free Telephone Training is included during the first 90 days. We also hold periodic training seminars in the St. Louis area. These two day sessions are normally held on a Friday and Saturday. We also offer on-site training.
8.	Economically Priced Forms and Envelopes are available from AMS at substantial savings when compared to purchasing from a forms supplier. We inventory all forms and envelopes used in your AMS system and they can normally be shipped to you right away .
9.	AMS systems are without a doubt the Best Value for Your Dollar. Our software includes all the features necessary and crucial to run your office efficiently and keep an accurate accounting of your receivables, all at a cost that is much less than systems with similar features. How can we do all that for much less than our competitors? Simple! At AMS we develop and publish all our own products and license them directly to our clients, while the high priced competitors often bundle products published by several companies, paying expensive licensing agreements and passing the cost on.
10.	AMS Products and services are “Simply the Best”

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Medical Office Scheduling Software

Posted by AMS at 12 FEB 9:08 am

Do you wish you could manage your patient flow better? Medical office scheduling software from AMS can offer you the solutions you need. Hunting for the right appointments for patients, which fit with their schedules as well as yours can be quite difficult at times. That’s why our medical scheduling software allows you to continue searching for the next available appointment automatically, until you find perfect time.

Medical Scheduling Software

Our scheduling system is flexible too. The medical scheduling software can create custom appointment types with color coded backgrounds to communicate important information quickly and clearly. Other features include the Electronic Encounter, which tracks patients from the time they arrive in your office, until their charge is captured after the visit is completed.

Doctors medical software from AMS is built from the ground up by a team of dedicated experts, ranging from programmers and designers to physicians. We work hard to make our products work for you.

Doctors Medical Software

Just as our scheduling system improves the efficiency and functionality of your office, so do the rest of our products. All of our doctors medical software is integrated, which means that it builds a cohesive solution for you that gives you the ability to manage all necessary office tasks from a computer.

You can get a good idea of what our software looks like too. Explore our website for detailed screen shots highlighting different functions of our medical office scheduling software and all of our other modules. We are confident that you will like what you see. Call 800.423.8836 to learn more about how our products can work together to make managing your office easier.

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Electronic Health Record Software

Posted by AMS at 12 FEB 9:06 am

Electronic health records are similar to hard copies of health records; both are intended to track and communicate changes in patient health over time as well as provide a place to document anything and everything associated with the patient’s care. However, this is where the similarities end.

Hard copies or paper charts must be filed in drawers or cabinets that take up valuable office space. Electronic charts are all stored in the same location on a computer’s hard drive, thus drastically reducing the volume of space required for storage. More space in your practice allows you to create a better environment for your patients, free of the crowded clutter associated with many practices; or even the ability to add another exam room for increased productivity. Hard copies of paperwork are easily misfiled, whereas electronic records are always filed according to the data it contains, such as the patient’s name.

Additionally electronic health record software can provide information that traditional paper charts simply can’t. For instance, say that you believe a particular medication would be suitable to treat a particular condition that a patient is experiencing. The software is able to perform drug and allergy interaction checks to verify that there will be no adverse reactions and transmit the prescription directly to the pharmacy. Furthermore, you then have the option of transmitting the updated chart to a referring physician for his records. These features are designed to safeguard the health of your patients while providing you with a more streamlined experience.

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AMS CCHIT Certified Since 2008

American Medical Software Electonic Patient Charts 2.0 Certification Facts Ambulatory EHR • Child Health

Reform Spurs Health Marketing Changes

American Medical Software – Simply The Best

10 Reasons Why AMS is “Simply the Best”

Medical Office Scheduling Software

Electronic Health Record Software

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