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 NEMSIS
seems to be on everyone's mind lately. Our sales
team has heard "are you NEMSIS compliant?” more
than a few times. The answer? Soon!
Ortivus is currently working on programming
changes to support NEMSIS compliance, which is
scheduled for release later this year. (See more
details from Dan Voss, our Product Manager, on
the 5.3 release article.) Once the coding for
NEMSIS is completed, the exports for individual
states must be customized. Each
Sweet-Billing/Station customer will need to
purchase the appropriate run sheet module to
enable submission of data to your state. Some
customers already have this module; call your
sales representative to verify if you need to
purchase this module.
With NEMSIS coming, it's another reminder that
electronic patient care reporting is becoming
more important. If you haven't considered our
Sweet-Field Data software, now is the time to do
this! Call your sales rep to set up a remote demo
of the software. We can show you how Sweet-Field
Data and Sweet-Billing seamlessly integrate,
populating 95% of the call into your billing
program. A copy of the patient care report (PCR)
is stored in the billing program for easy access
for years to come.
The Medicare Remittance Advice Module can save
you hours. (Requires the batch credits module
for use.) This module allows you to receive the
Medicare EOMB electronically and auto post into
your batch credits screen. You also have the
option to auto deposit your Medicare check.
The Attachments Module is becoming very popular.
This module allows you to scan a document, save
the file and attach a hyperlink to this file.
Examples: this could be used for PCR's,
signature documents, HIPAA forms, etc.
Remember, almost all modules can be turned on
for a short trial period. This allows you to
determine the value of the module for your
organization. There is no cost for this trial;
all you need to do is call your sales rep and
they can activate the trial module.
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) is a very
economical way to assist in managing your fleet.
How many times have you asked yourself, “Where
are my vehicles?” or, “If I had known that they
were that close to a call, I would have sent
that vehicle.” Knowing the location of your
vehicles quickens response times, reduces fuel
consumption, assists in the dispatch center, and
may reduce your cost of insurance. Ortivus
offers AVL as a standalone package, or in
conjunction with Sweet-CAD.
For the services that seek a standalone option,
Ortivus offers a software solution called GoTrack
which utilizes the Nextel phone i730. Now, in
addition to using a phone for voice, paging and
radio, you can also use it for AVL.
Please
contact your sales representative at
800-537-3927 for additional information on any
of these software products/modules that have repeatedly
demonstrated the benefits to ambulance services
like yours. |
