athenaOne vs. Nextech EMR

Very well suited for outpatient multi-specialty clinics. May not be perfect for hospital based practices, but I am not in a position to say that with conviction as we are not hospital based organization.

Incentivized

I have and will continue to recommend MDI (a Nextech EMR system) to other ophthalmology/retina practices through the AAOE etalk. MDI was developed by an ophthalmologist specific for ophthalmologists and the specific needs they have which makes it very easy to use. Uploading the images is easy. We are also able to share information with other practices on the system.

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• Very easy to keep track of quality measures.
• Easy to track suspect conditions, care gaps.
• Easy to review performance of providers across the whole organization.

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• Integration with our PM system was done in 2009 and they built the bridge between the two companies.
• Drawings and testing images are uploaded easily.
• The ability to keep track of reporting for CMS is very helpful.

Incentivized

• At this point I can not think of anything that I am missing.

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• I would like to be able to close charts correctly for staff who are no longer with us as an administrator

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SOAPWARE, Centricity, Amazing charts

Incentivized

CUSTOMER SERVICE is above par where NexGen had what we called no-customer service. Ease of use without having the make our own templates constantly. Upgrades are seamless and no added cost.

Incentivized

• At least 2-3% increase in revenue collection.
• Timely note completion rate went up.
• Increase in payments from insurers for P4P.

Incentivized

• Being able to fax notes immediately to referring doctors and PCPs is very important. It saves on time and paper/toner not having to print out and then fax.
• Not having to develop and/or print out the pictures/FAs and having them upload immediately so doctor can treat at the same visit.

Incentivized