ADL 10.6 Omnicare Certification

ADL Data Systems, a software provider for nursing homes, announced that its electronic health record platform has been certified with Omnicare, the leading pharmacy services provider for nursing homes. ADL clients using the Physician Order Entry system can engage in bi-directional communications via the NCPDP Scripts 10.6 interface to electronically transmit prescriptions to Omnicare. The Omnicare Certification assures that facilities using the ADL software will have a seem-less experience electronically communicating with Omnicare Pharmacies.  The integration time and costs are…

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PQRS Submissions Automated

Under the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, CMS implemented the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRS)) with a bonus payment of 1.5 percent for successful participation based on the estimated total allowed charges for all cover services during the reporting period. Physicians and non-physician providers who participate in the program must transmit data to CMS regarding the quality measures reported on in caring for their Medicare patients. ADL has interfaced our Physician Billing…

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Emdeon One Certification

Emdeon acquired Capario to enhance their Revenue Management Platform. The new platform is Emdeon One. ADL is certified by Emdeon to provide a seamless integration of their functions with our patient accounting software. Verify patient eligibility in real time Submit clean, electronic claims to payers nationwide Simplify the denial management process Automate patient billing and accept online payments…

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ONC Roadmap Examined

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange says that the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s interoperability roadmap should “better reflect the realities, gaps, challenges and opportunities” of health IT. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission says ONC should consider how providers’ and vendors’ economic interests align with the benefits of interoperability. FierceHealthIT et al.                …

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Meaningful Use Program

During a Health IT Policy Committee meeting yesterday, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT officials shared data that show about 176,000 eligible professionals have registered for the Medicaid meaningful use program, exceeding earlier projections. Officials also presented plans to broaden ONC’s certification program. Health Data Management et al.                    …

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