Prime Clinical Systems Announces

the release of

Intellect Version 9.12.20

(Note: There was no version 9.12.19)

Pasadena, CA - 2011

In October 2011, Version 9.12.20 was released.

This update contains the ANSI 5010 requirements, though you are able to continue posting using ANSI 4010 until ready to switch. Please note the following: 

• Before changing the electronic billing for your clearinghouse, you must contact them to verify they are ready to accept ANSI 5010.

• Before changing the electronic billing for Medicare, you must contact them to verify they are ready to accept ANSI 5010.

Version 9.12.20 contains software modifications and features to streamline office procedures. A brief overview follows of the changes. 

Overview of New and Enhanced Features

The following summary of new and modified features in the most recent version of Intellect is available to quickly see what features we've added to the program which may benefit your office.  If you are interested in updating your version, you should read the complete, detailed release notes available on our website: Click here.

The detailed release notes contain important information you need to know before updating.   

Fixes for reported problems are not included in the Overview of New and Enhanced Features; please refer to the detailed release notes. 

Registration

Regular and Worker:

• Expedite insurance updates using the new [Add Insurance] and [Modify Insurance] buttons on the Modify Patient/Worker screens. 

Worker:

• <Race> and <Ethnicity> fields are now available, by request, on the Registration screen.  

Charges

Charge:

• To facilitate ANSI 5010 requirements, an <Admission Type> field has been added to the UB Encounter screen.  

Billing

Tele Com/Access Claim Report:

• Be less paper dependent! View an on-screen Acknowledgement report (minimal set up required).

Utility

Set Up/Parameter:

• Control the length of time charges will no longer print on patient statements!

Provider:

• Are you utilizing the Eligibility Feature? If so, you can now limit which benefits the Insurance/payor should submit. 

Insurance/Tele Com: 

• <Version> field update enables ANSI 5010 claim submission. 

Procedure/Inventory

• Make use of the new optional 20-character <Item Size 3> field. 

 Maintenance/General Import

• Update existing records using the new [Update] button.

Schedule

Appointment/Full Day:

• Use the flexibility of the new [App. List] tab to display information based on scheduled appointments.

Appointment/Print:

• Add a "Billing Doctor" column to your Daily Schedule with Blank Lines report.

Since we began in 1983, Prime Clinical Systems has never looked back as a company. Thriving with the most energetic and knowledgeable employees, Prime Clinical continues to help practices achieve their goals of eliminating their paper charts and accomplishing quality and accuracy in patient care. We take great pride in the excellence that we stand for as a company and celebrate our achievements every day.

             'Complete EHR'
    Certification:

Prime Clinical has kept our commitment to our clients by using the latest technology and being among the best in the industry. We are pleased to announce that our integrated Ambulatory Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, Patient Chart Manager V.5.5 has been awarded an ONC-ATCB "Complete EHR Certification" by infoGARD, December 2010. Our certification number is: IG-2402-10-0011. This Complete EHR is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

Features Include:

• EHR

• Practice Management

• Electronic Billing

• Eligibility Verification

• Claim Scrubbing

• Patient Portal

• E-Prescribe

• HL7

• DICOM

• Compatible with Voice Recognition Software

• CALLSTAFF (Built-In Appointment Notification Feature)

• Text Message and Email Appointment Reminders

• Automated Patient Recall System

Prime Clinical is Certified
for PQRS!

Meaningful Use is here and Prime Clinical Systems is ready! With Patient Chart Manager, your practice will not only be on the way to qualifying for the maximum Medicare and Medicaid Physicians Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), but will also benefit from comprehensive patient care with increased information at your fingertips.

Patient Chart Manager is guaranteed to meet ARRA requirements. Patient Chart Manager provides the required measures for your practice regardless the size or specialty.

Why change your existing workflow to adapt to a system? Let Prime Clinical Systems' Patient Chart Manager adapt to your existing workflow.

PQRS overview: Physician Quality Report System (PQRS) was designed to gather data from different healthcare professionals in order to improve the consistency of patient care, outcomes, and prevention. All of this will be accomplished with reward for all of the healthcare professionals who participate in the data collection.

Healthcare professionals will get 1% incentive on total Medicare Part B revenue. Healthcare professionals are to use Meaningful Use Certified (PQRS Certified) EHR in order to get qualified for the incentive. Prime Clinical's Patient Chart Manager was one of the first 28 EHRs out of 140 to get Meaningful Use certification.