Inventory
and Technology
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you Afford EMR?
Is
Your Accountant Right for You?
UpToDate
Clinical Information Resource
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New Technical Support Representative
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Barcode Technology
Barcoding technology is emerging as an efficient
way to control inventory. Hospitals and
healthcare systems already use this technology,
and now private practices are getting on
board and reaping the benefits as well.
There is the large potential of cost savings
associated with barcode technology. For
instance, practices stand to lose money
if excess inventory simply sits on shelves
or is lost or stolen; these items are not
kept track of properly. Furthermore, if
staff does not know where to look for certain
supplies, they might order an excess of
these items.
are coded, and as staff members take items
off shelves, they scan them. Thus it becomes
possible to link the number of supplies
used to patients, procedures and physicians.
Suddenly, it becomes possible not only to
keep track of everything, but also to see
if certain supplies are being underused
or overused.
Online Ordering
Another tool for inventory management is
online supply ordering. A Web-based e-procurement
system is a very cheap method of controlling
inventory. Benefits of e-procurement include:
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Automating
the purchase requisition, approval
and order process |
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Reducing errors
and the time it takes to reword orders |
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Providing online
access to multiple suppliers, thus
making price comparisons possible |
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Saving administrative
time by streamlining the purchasing
process |
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Providing aggregated
data, thus allowing the practice to
negotiate better prices with suppliers |
making the process further simplified. Staff
can easily see what supplies are available
online and determine the best deal. In addition,
reports can be printed that outline what
supplies are being used and at what rate.
Methods such as these make the entire inventory
process more efficient and simple; please
contact Intuitive Solutions to see how this
technology can benefit your practice.
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Purchasing a complete practice management system
with integrated EMR can be expensive. The
thought of spending a large amount of money can
be a deterrent to some physicians when it comes to
considering an EMR system, yet it is important to
realize that an EMR system is not just another cost.
It is an investment. And if you look carefully at the
ways an EMR system will actually save you money,
you will see why so many physicians are making the
leap to a paperless office
Technology has affected almost every other profession,
and for your clinic, it can boost efficiency and
cut costs in the end. When you begin looking at
EMR as a possibility for your office, you should first
look at your objectives; what do you hope to accomplish
via EMR? This will help you tailor a system to
your needs, and decide just what you want to buy.
What are your objectives?
The first step is, of course, to determine what aspects
of your practice you wish to improve or
streamline. Concentrating on goals and objectives,
instead of the cost of an EMR, will help you choose
technologies that will pay for themselves in a short
time.
The first step is to understand how much different
daily operations cost you now. Analyze how much it
costs to perform daily tasks manually; since technology
can easily eliminate many daily tasks, you can
then compare their cost with the cost of an EMR
system.
EMR is an investment
Not only will an EMR system reduce operational
costs, but it can also help ease the financial burden
of liability insurance, for example. Technology is a
means to automate daily operations, making them
no longer susceptible to human error.
It is important to realize the return on investment of
an EMR system. Email us at
roi@intuitivesolutions.net for a free ROI calculator,
or contact the office for information on determining
your objectives regarding technology in your practice.
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You put a lot of trust in your accountant, and in response,
you should feel that he/she is actively
looking for ways to help you save.
Do you feel that your accountant is proactive when
it comes to saving you money? Do you feel you
are being provided with the highest possible quality
of service?
If you feel that you are not getting the service you
deserve, consider a change. Corcoran, Ender and
Associates, LLC, is the firm used by Intuitive Solutions,
and we have nothing but the highest regard
for the service we have been provided by them.
The firm’s philosophy is to fulfill your accounting
needs as well as bring you the maximum tax savings
allowed under current tax laws. They have 25
years of experience and combine superior personnel,
state-of-the-art software and equipment and
continued professional training and education to
bring you an exceptionally high level of service.
See the firm’s website for a list of services, as well
as some history about the firm and its accountants,
the company philosophy and even a monthly
tax tip. Contact Corcoran, Ender and Associates,
LLC at 630.693.0702 or visit them on the web at
www.cpa-chicago.com. Be sure to mention Intuitive
Solutions for a discount on services!
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As a physician, at times you may come across cases
that you are not immediately sure about. In these
situations it would be very handy to have a resource
you trust, to refer to regarding a particular case.
UpToDate is precisely this type of resource. This is an
evidence-based clinical information resource available
to you on the internet, CD-ROM and Pocket PC.
UpToDate is designed to get you the concise, practical
answers you need immediately. And it’s designed to
be easily accessible and user-friendly; the program is
written by physicians for physicians, in a concise yet
comprehensive manner, and is fully referenced.
UpToDate offers category 1 CME credit while you use
the program. Subscription to UpToDate includes the
entire library of specialities.
Some features of UpToDate include:
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Access to the most current information within your
specialty |
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Recognition of a wide variety of disorders |
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Descriptions of current options for diagnosis, management
and therapy, including the efficacy, doses and
interactions of individual drugs |
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dentification of optimal screening and prevention
strategies |
Contact Intuitive Solutions today to find out more about
UpToDate.
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Intuitive Solutions
is pleased to introduce Dwayne Prejean,
our new Tech Support Representative.
Here you will find access to Products and
Services, a complete Training Center, Technical
Support, Product Demos and Updates,
and various other Resources.
The site is designed for ease of use. It is your
one-stop shop for all your AltaPoint needs.
Visit us today at www.altapointsolutions.com
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