Prime Clinical Systems Announces

the release of

Intellect Version 13.08.20
 

Pasadena, CA - 2013

Version 13.08.20 was released in August 2013.

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

If you would like to update to the latest version, please refer to the update instructions in the tan box below.  

Note: An Advanced and New Features webinar is offered the 1st Friday of the month from 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. PDT. Click here to register. To view the webinar, your support must be current. 

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 for version 13.08.20.

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.  

Charges 

Charge Review:

• Validate field input with either a mouse or by pressing <Enter>.

• Import charges into Intellect from PCM's <Billing Provider Code> field instead of the <Treating Provider Code> field.  

Ledger

Create Collection/Review Collection:

• Validate field input with either a mouse or by pressing <Enter>.

Payment

Auto Payment:

• Set up your Utility/Insurance and Utility/Insurance/Tele Com screens to accommodate Noridian if your office is receiving ERAs direct to/from Medicare.

Billing

Worker/Statement/BOP-GOP:

• Print statements using four new statement options which have the finished look of an actual form.

Tele Com:

• Use Noridian for electronic transactions. Note: All Providers that are billing direct to Medicare via a modem will now be required to send their claims via the Ability Solution. Verify with your clearinghouse if there will be a change in the payer office codes.   

Utility

Set Up/Parameter/Modify:

• Use two new fields with PCM charge posting.

Insurance/Tele Com:

• Select the new ABILITY_HTTPS option on the <Transmission Method> field to use Ability, the new direct connectivity option for Medicare Electronic Transactions.

Maintenance/Copy Utilities:

• Copy all needed tables by only selecting one of the tables when copying appointment settings from one clinic to another.

Tools/Report Designer:

• Immediately bring up the loaded background image, regardless of it being scanned or imported, by clicking the [Load Background Image from Database] button.  

Schedule

Appointment/Full Day:

• Use the new mini-registration screen to only entered necessary fields.

Appointment/Full Day/Appt Booking-Mgmt/Add-Modify Appt Dialog Box:

• View expanded Gateway information when the Eligibility History Tab is populated.

Update Instructions 

The Release Notes include the features and modifications made in the current update. PCS suggests you provide each department a copy of the Release Notes so they are aware of the changes which may affect their department.

In order to be aware of ALL changes in the software, please read all release notes from the version you are currently on through to the version to which you are updating.  

The update may include items labeled: ATTENTION. These will IMMEDIATELY affect Billing and other daily tasks. Please be sure to notify all departments which will be affected.  

Intellect Update Authorization Form:

If you do NOT have support, please contact accounting@primeclinical.com as your office MUST have a current Intellect support maintenance contract before being updated.

If you have a current Intellect support maintenance contract, please print, complete, sign, and return the Update Authorization Form to PCS prior to your update. Even if updating your system yourself, PCS requests you send us this completed form so we can update your Client Record with the version number to which you are updating. Knowing your version number is necessary if we find a critical error in the program and need to update clients with specific versions.

• If your version is less than 9.12.35, click here.  

• If your version is 9.12.35 or greater, click here.

If your office runs Live Update yourself: 

If you do NOT have support, please contact accounting@primeclinical.com as your office MUST have a current Intellect support maintenance contract before being updated.

If you have a current Intellect support maintenance contract, and are updating your server yourself, refer to the instructions for updating your server, restarting Services, and updating workstations.

• If your version is less than 9.12.35, click here.

• If your version is 9.12.35 or greater, click here.

This update may include new features labeled: BETA TEST. These are new features which require additional testing in a real, live environment. If you are interested in being a Beta Test site, please contact Prime Clinical System for additional information and set up.  

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 Ambulatory Complete EHR is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ATCB 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