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MedInformatix RIS

Microsoft announces MedInformatix as the Best Clinical Patient Information System for 2005 with a previous win in 1999.

MedInformatix RIS is one of the most comprehensive RIS packages on the market today. It encompasses not only scheduling, registration, technologist and radiologist workflows but also billing, EDI, custom reporting, and collections. MedInformatix RIS was developed as a Microsoft Windows product and utilizes a single Microsoft SQL database. The software integrates bi-directionally with many PACS products. Although MedInformatix RIS includes digital dictation, transcription, and mammography tracking, it may be integrated with other third party systems for these functions. The software may easily be customized by the practice to suit their specific requirements and workflow. It is ideal for small or enterprise level practices. MedInformatix RIS can turn the dream of a paperless, integrated outpatient radiology center into reality.

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RIS Features
Scheduling/Registration
MedInformatix offers several views to schedule appointments providing flexibility to the end user. The scheduling templates, appointment reasons, alerts, and automatic authorization requests are completely customizable. Billing CPT profiles based on the insurance carrier may also be added to each appointment reason to increase efficiency during billing. With MedInformatix, the registration process may be as little as one minute. All demographic information is displayed on one screen making verification quick and easy. Insurance cards, prescriptions, and other documents may be scanned into the system with a single click. Customizable consent and benefit forms may be printed from the system. However, most practices elect to have these types of forms electronically signed using either a signature pad or pen tablet.

Technologist Workflow
Technologists can view prescriptions, review screening forms, and send notes to the reading radiologist or other staff members regarding a specific patient or globally. Workflows may be customized to meet the specific needs of the practice. A summary containing pertinent data to the patient’s visit is available. Information such as allergies and exam history may be displayed.

PACS Integration and Dictation
From the MedInformatix software, the radiologist can review past reports for a patient, see a summary of the patient’s history, and launch images on many PACS systems. If the study is normal, the physician may create a customizable normal report by physician and by appointment type with a single click. For dictation, the radiologist may utilize the integrated digital dictation system within the MedInformatix product or elect to use a third party voice to text technology. Upon completion of dictation, the images on the PACS and the patient’s medical record on the RIS are closed, and an order is sent to transcription automatically.

Transcription
A transcription package is included with the MedInformatix product, complete with formatting tools, user-definable macros, and medical dictionary spell checker. Patient information is automatically populated in the customizable report. A practice can use different letterheads based on the facility where the study was performed.

Report Signing and Automatic Distribution
Radiologists will enjoy the ease and speed of signing and editing transcribed reports. With a single click, the radiologist can move from one report to the next making the signing of an entire list quick and easy process. The physician also has the option to edit a report prior to signing it. A medical dictionary spell checker is also available.

Referral Web Access Module
With the Referral Web Access Module, referring physicians can submit appointment requests through the internet, check on the status of a patient’s appointment, and print a customizable referral receipt. In addition, physicians can manage their own profiles regarding passwords, fax numbers, and how they would like to receive reports and films. The system will also show the status of a patient’s report, reflecting whether it has been dictated or not. If it is complete, the physician can view the report on the screen and/or print it.

Billing and Collections
MedInformatix includes a complete billing package with EDI functions: electronic claims and statements, claims status and auto remittance posting. The reporting capabilities are limitless and all forms and reports are customizable. Follow up of insurance and patient balances can be handled with ease using the comprehensive collection queues and tools.

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