Choosing a
new practice management system?
| Selecting a
new physician practice management or computerized patient records computer
system can be time-consuming
and risky, but with the right strategy and tools, you can turn your
selection into a positive change. Here are some steps to help you identify the best solutions for your
practice. |
Choose a
Selection Project Manager
A specific individual, such as the practice manager, should manage the
software selection process. In addition to coordinating the internal process,
this person will have responsibility for the external relationship with the
vendors and the negotiation of the final vendor contract. The selection
project manager will also create a selection team with representatives from
different areas of the practice (i.e. financial and clinical).
Use the
ON-LINE
CONSULTANT for Physician Practice Management or Computerized Patient Records
This easy-to-use software tool will provide the framework to select the
most desirable system features. The pre-loaded question set can be modified
with additions or deletions specific to your organization.
Surveys for Physician Practice Management include: Patient
Information, Eligibility, Authorizations, Scheduling, Procedure Entry,
Billing, Accounts Receivable, Payment Posting, Provider Claims, Case
Management, Management Reports, Clinical History, Chart Tracking, Case
Management, and Technical and Support. (Click
here for sample requirements.)
Surveys for Computerized Patient Records include: Master Person Index, CPR
Data Access, Problem List, Problem Solving, Health Measures, Documentation,
Security, Confidentiality, and Technical and Support.
You can also purchase a specially priced combination version that includes
surveys for both Physician Practice Management and Computerized Patient
Records.
Develop a
customized RFP for your organization
From the specific features and weights selected by the project leader
and other members of the selection team, the software will create a customized
RFP
The ON-LINE CONSULTANT will automatically create an e-mail or disk-based
RFP formatted for automated response. Your customized RFP can be distributed
to the vendors of your choice (you can even include your current system for
comparative purposes, if you wish). When returned, the vendors’ responses will
be uploaded into the ON-LINE CONSULTANT database customized with your weights.
Once all vendor responses have been uploaded into the ON-LINE
CONSULTANT, the Selection Project Manager can run numerous analytical reports
that will rank the vendors for you and provide standardized cost comparisons.
Improve decision quality to ensure the most effective
package is selected for your needs