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Computers 101 - The Basics How To Make Your Medical Office Work for You

Computers 101 - The Basics How To Make Your Medical Office Work for You. Daniel W. Saylak, D.O., FACOFP dsaylak@bvuc.net. Why Do I Need A Computer In My Practice?. Improved efficiency – Charts are available instantly Improved reimbursement Ease of sending files to other physicians

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Computers 101 - The Basics How To Make Your Medical Office Work for You

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  1. Computers 101 - The BasicsHow To Make Your Medical Office Work for You Daniel W. Saylak, D.O., FACOFP dsaylak@bvuc.net

  2. Why Do I Need A Computer In My Practice? • Improved efficiency – Charts are available instantly • Improved reimbursement • Ease of sending files to other physicians • Easy Lab and X-ray retrieval and transmission • Patients are beginning to expect this type of care • Nearly instantaneous access to reference source

  3. Empty Files Cabinets We now have 16 empty file cabinets, and a corresponding increase in usable square footage

  4. Why Do I Need A Computer In My Practice? • Improved efficiency – Chart area available instantly • Improved reimbursement

  5. Increased Reimbursement Not from a change in practice pattern, but from improved charge capture

  6. Why Do I Need A Computer In My Practice? • Improved efficiency – Chart area available instantly • Improved reimbursement • Ease of sending files to other physicians.

  7. Why Do I Need A Computer In My Practice? • Improved efficiency – Chart area available instantly • Improved reimbursement • Ease of sending files to other physicians. • Easy Lab and X-ray retrieval and transmission • Patients are beginning to expect this type of care. • Nearly instantaneous access to reference source

  8. What Kind of Computer Do I Need? Input Devices: Desktop Laptop Net Book Tablet Personal Computer Server

  9. The Internet

  10. Types of Connections • Wired (Cat-6 cabling) – Expensive… but FAST (approx. 1 Gigabytes/sec.) • Wireless • 802.11b • 802.11g • 802.11n Wired/Wireless Router Dual Band Router Internal Card PCMCIA Card

  11. MIMO Multiple Inputs/Multiple Outputs If you choose to use this technology, try to use a single manufacturer

  12. The Internet Router Workstation Workstation o Server Workstation Workstation

  13. Security • Wireless Router • Antivirus software • Antispam software • Spyware software (free) • Adware software (free) • HIPAA compliance

  14. The Specialty Society Websites • ACOFP Free programs –especially for Personal Digital Assistants • The American Academy of Medical Informatics is a resource (AOAMI.org) • HER evaluation : CCHIT certification

  15. Changing Rules • New Operating Systems • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Windows Version 7 due out in 2009 • The “unofficial” EHR Vendor Poll • Apple adopted Intel chips • OS X • Dual Booting • Use Virtual enviroments (Linux, FreeBSD)

  16. Questions?

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