New Features in Medisoft

Medisoft, the medical billing and electronic patient records software developed and maintained by McKesson, released its newest version at the end of September 2011. The new version includes a number of new features and enhancements that will make your work flow easier and your recordkeeping more accurate. If you’ve been considering an upgrade or weighing whether to switch to McKesson Medisoft, these new features may help you make up your mind.

ANSI 5010 Compliance

As of this year, providers have to comply with ANSI 5010 standards for healthcare transactions. Those standards regulate the electronic transmission of eligibility, claim status, referrals, claims and remittances. Medisoft 18 is 100 percent ANSI 5010 compliant and will help you avoid claim rejections and all the additional work they cause.

Electronic Transaction Reporting

You’ll find four new standard reports in the latest version of Medisoft to help you manage electronic transactions when submitting claims to insurance providers. They include Appointment Eligibility Analysis Detail, Electronic Claims Analysis Detail, Appointment Eligibility Analysis Summary and Electronic Claims Analysis Summary. Now you can view all your insurance claims eligibility statistics at a glance.

Improved Audit Reports

The newest Medisoft version allows you to track reporting and exporting of data when you audit your reports. The feature is turned on by default, but you can turn it off in the Audit tab. As of Medisoft v.18, your audits will include Medisoft reports, final draft reports, office hours data, internal reports, statements and eligibility information.

BillFlash Integration

Medisoft integrates with BillFlash to print and mail patient statements. The integration allows you to upload your statement files directly from Medisoft to BillFlash within seconds.

Fewer Clicks to Get Your Results

Medisoft has changed the functionality and workflow in the Revenue Management module to reduce the number of clicks it takes to get to your results.

Medisoft v.18 is part of a full suite of medical billing, electronic patient records and practice management software. Medisoft EMR is certified as a qualifying EMR for Medicare and Medicaid meaningful use incentives that can net your practice up to $44,000 in additional incentive payments over the course of three years. Medisoft Clinical provides coordinated electronic patient records and includes many features that enhance patient care and help you provide better care and better outcomes to your patients.

In the next few years, all office-based practices will be required to use electronic patient records and electronic submission of claims for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as for most health insurance providers. Get a jump on the requirements by getting started with Medisoft now.