List Software & Databases Used in the Medical Field

In addition to seeing and treating patients, there are many administrative and computer related tasks associated with running a successful medical practice. Technological advances and the need to have quick access to patient information and other medical data have paved the way for many new software systems and databases physicians can use to streamline their offices.

Medisoft Medical Billing Software

• Medisoft Medical Billing software is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with security measures built in that restrict unauthorized access to patient information. The system includes individual patient ledgers for easy and accurate accounting. The ledger automatically matches patient invoices with their individual payments. Patient statements can be custom designed with medical practice logo and color scheme using the built-in report designer. End-of-day reports can be produced that show all payments, credit memos and account adjustments so that the office manager knows exactly where the practice stands financially. Included in the system is insurance billing for every type of insurance and supplemental plan on the market.

Abraxas Electronic Medical Record Software

• Abraxas EMR Software includes a fully integrated practice management system that comes with modules to handle billing and scheduling as well as secure electronic storage of patient medical history. Specialty specific clinical data and processes make customization easy. The software holds a certification from the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology. This ensures users of HIPAA compliance and that security measures are included in the coding. The software features alerts and reminders for individual patients as well as a summary page of patient data. Images such as X-rays can be embedded as well for each patient.

RxCure Electronic Prescribing Software

• A prescribing mistake due to simple human error or illegible handwriting can mean serious injury or death to a patient. Electronic prescription writing software such as RxCure can alleviate risk of prescribing the wrong drug to a patient by always delivering a legible, accurate and secure prescription directly to the patient's pharmacy of choice. In addition to this safety factor, electronic prescription writing saves time and money by reducing pharmacy call backs and the time it takes to fax a prescription or response. Physicians can also complete refill requests electronically without having to speak to the pharmacist on the phone or faxing the authorization. RxCure connects directly to pharmacies through the Internet. Because of this physicians can write and fill prescriptions from anywhere with access to the Internet.

Binary Spectrum Physician's Appointment Scheduler

• This software not only includes common features such as safeguards against overbooking of appointments and duration of appointments, but also includes an insurance authorization module. Some patients need authorization from their insurance provider to be covered for a visit. Binary Spectrum Appointment Scheduler will automatically send authorization requests electronically to the appropriate contact at the health insurance provider. Physicians can note their hours of availability and even appoint a covering provider for times when they are unavailable. Avoiding overbooking of appointments makes office workflow streamlined and increases patient satisfaction.