Prime Clinical Systems Announces

the release of

Intellect Version 9.12.18

(Note: There was no version 9.12.17)

Pasadena, CA - 2011

In August 2011, Version 9.12.18 was released. It 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:

• Do you use PCM? Two new fields have been added to support eRx with PCM, and another field was added for Meaningful Use with PCM.   

Regular and Worker:

• Save time! Changing a patients' e-mail address in PCM now automatically changes it in Intellect. And changing emergency contact information in Intellect now changes it in PCM. 

Charges

Charge:

• Print the claim form when the Bill check box is selected and the Who is 'G'.

• Be warned if there are no remaining authorized visits left for the encounter when entering an encounter number in the <EN#> field.

• The <Visit No> field now displays a count of remaining authorized visits and flashes red  and white when the count reaches zero. 

• Be warned at the time of committing charges if the number of visits authorized has been exceeded.

• Do you have products and supplies available for patients to purchase which are taxable? Intellect can now calculate the sales tax for you.  

Finance Charge:

• Reverse the finance charge through Utility/Maintenance/Reverse Entry if the 'Date' hasn't been closed.

Payment

Guarantor:

• Additional sorting level allows a partial payment to be posted against the first charge.

Ledger

Accounting & Open Item :

• It is now possible to fill-in just the patient's <Account> and <From Date> fields to display the desired information on the screen.

• Entire Provider, Facility (POS), and Referring Code information can now be displayed, along with 8 characters of the Modifier.

Open Item:

• Column added to the right indicates when a comment is on file for the charge.  

• Positive balances now highlighted in green, negative balances (credit) displayed in red. 

Billing

Statement:

• Billing for POS 12 now includes the patient's address on paper and electronic claims.

• New statement displays any payments posted regardless of when the charge was posted.

• If you have PCM, your patients can make credit card payments online using Patient Portal.  

Tele Com:

• Access Claim Reports option added for OptumInsight (formerly ENS/Ingenix) clearinghouse users. 

Management

Detail:

• Some reports now print subtotals based on the sort field.

Aging/Report Aging:

• Patient names within each insurance company code are displayed in alphabetical order.

Statistical: 

• Program now prints 0.00 when the value is zero.

Schedule

Appointment Reminder:

• CallSTAFF may now be used with a third-party internet company (Twilio), eliminating the need for a dedicated phone line and Dialogic board.

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