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MacPractice Officially Announces Lion Compatibility

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:57:10 -0600

MacPractice Officially Announces Lion Compatibility

Lincoln, NE, November 30, 2011 - MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, and eye care professionals for Macs, iPhones, and iPads, today officially announced the release of MacPractice MD, DDS, DC and 20/20 v4.1.3 with Lion and Snow Leopard compatibility.

Networks hosting MacPractice can be heterogeneous with a mix of Lion and Snow Leopard computers with MacPractice 4.1.3. This updated version of the software has been introduced to several hundred MacPractice clients over the past several months, and MacPractice is now offering the software to new users.

In addition to the added Lion compatibility, MacPractice 4.1.3 features payment plans and an ordering system, which have been added to the core products to benefit all users. Many additional features have also been added throughout MacPractice 4.1 as it has evolved to 4.1.3, many in response to suggestions from MacPractice�s 26,000 users who represent 11,000 providers.

"With the release of Lion a few months ago, it became our priority to make our unique line of products compatible," said Mark Hollis, President of MacPractice. "MacPractice strives to be on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, so we constantly develop our products to best meet the evolving needs of our clients. We are already working on another update to MacPractice, which we expect to release in December. Among other important features, 4.1.4 will integrate with a future release of MacPractice MD, DC, DDS, and 20/20 Clipboard for iPad, and 4.1.4 changes the MacPractice EMR and MacPractice EDR interface to make it more effective for those for clinicians and others that use MacPractice on an iPad via VNC or a Virtual Machine."

A minimum of 4GB of RAM is required to operate MacPractice with Lion. 4GB of RAM is also recommended for optimal use of MacPractice on a terminal with Snow Leopard.

MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability and low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive and flexible Mac-native software for doctors. The software, currently used in 3,800 practices, combines a low-cost, highly customizable and flexible ONC-ATCB 2011-2012 Certified EHR/EMR solution with practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can improve patient care, efficiency and productivity.

About MacPractice, Inc.
MacPractice, Inc. is a client-centric practice management and clinical software development firm, comprised of highly experienced and caring individuals, dedicated to the development and support of best-of-class Macintosh software, hardware and associated services for physicians, dentists, chiropractors and eye doctors. For more information or to view QuickTime demos of MacPractice MD, MacPractice DDS, MacPractice DC or MacPractice 20/20 visit www.macpractice.com.

MacPractice Announces ANSI 5010 EClaims Preparedness

Thu, 26 May 2011 08:15:08 -0500

MacPractice Eases Transition for All Healthcare Providers to New EDI Format Required 1/1/2012

Lincoln, NE, May 25, 2011 - MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, and eye care professionals for Macs, iPhones, and iPads, assured all MacPractice clients and prospective users of its preparedness for the new ANSI 5010 EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) format required on January 1, 2012.

MacPractice has been working on behalf of doctors with its medical and dental clearinghouse partners since the end of last year to avoid potential interruption or delay of insurance payments and other EDI transactions such as eligibility verification and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) due to the change in formats from ANSI 4010A1 to ANSI 5010, scheduled to take place in seven months. Contrary to what heath care providers have been told, MacPractice users need do nothing to prepare for 5010 now. There is no additional data that the office is required to collect at this time. MacPractice users do not and will not need to test. On their behalf, MacPractice and its partner clearinghouses are conducting all the testing that should be necessary with individual carriers. MacPractice 4.1 makes it possible for clients who use a lock box or P.O. Box to receive insurance payments to submit successfully. A new requirement of 5010 is that a physical address for the delivery of services be provided in addition to a P.O. Box or lockbox address for payments if applicable.

While MacPractice 4.1 transmits and receives the 5010 format natively, MacPractice's partner clearinghouses will convert 5010 to 40101A as needed during the transition for carriers who cannot send or receive the new format.

The major impetus for the required transition to ANSI 5010 on January 1 is to provide a foundation for a future change to ICD-10, now scheduled for October 1, 2013. Dates for ICD-10 implementation have changed several times over the last several years.

"In a time of confusion and rapid changes in regulation, we are glad to offer solace and support to our clients as we assure them of our ability to shepherd them through the transition to 5010," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice.

MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability and low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive and flexible Mac-native software for doctors. The software, currently used in 3,600 practices, combines a state-of-the-art ONC-ATCB 2011-2012 Certified EHR/EMR solution with practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can improve patient care, efficiency and productivity.

Patients Register on iPad with MacPractice MD, DDS, DC and 20/20 Clipboard Apps

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:10:22 -0500

Lincoln, NE, May 11, 2011 - MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software for doctors' offices on Macs, iPhones, and iPads, today announced the launch of MacPractice MD, DDS, DC, and 20/20 iPad Apps that streamline patient registration leveraging the efficiency and ease of use of Apple's latest innovation to save time and reduce the risk of data entry errors.

"In response to many requests from doctors' offices to use the iPad for patient registration, we are announcing new iPad Clipboard Apps that work in conjunction with MacPractice MD, DDS, DC and 20/20 v. 4.1 desktop practice management and clinical software," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice.

The data entered by patients who complete and sign registration forms in the Clipboard App on the iPad is automatically incorporated into the patient's account in MacPractice MD, DDS, DC, or 20/20 v. 4.1 on the desktop. Insurance information can be reviewed by office staff. MacPractice Clipboard Apps not only streamline the registration process, save paper and staff time, but also reduce the risk of data-entry errors due to illegible handwriting.

Patients may also complete and sign HIPAA consent and release forms which are associated then with the patient in MacPractice Attachments on the desktop.

For more information about MacPractice MD, DDS, DC, and 20/20 iPad Apps and other MacPractice iPad solutions, visit www.MacPractice.com/iPad.

MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability and low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive and flexible Mac-native software for doctors. The software, currently used in 3,600 practices, combines a state-of-the-art ONC-ATCB 2011-2012 Certified EHR/EMR solution with practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can improve patient care, efficiency and productivity.

MACPRACTICE'S MD 4.1, MACPRACTICE DC 4.1, MACPRACTICE DDS 4.1 AND MACPRACTICE 20/20 4.1 ALL RECEIVE ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 CERTIFICATION

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:19:14 -0600

ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certified Complete EHR Developed for Mac Allows Eligible Providers to Benefit from ARRA Incentives and Legendary User-Friendliness of Mac Platform

Lincoln, NE (February 14, 2011) - MacPractice, Inc. the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical, dental, chiropractic and eye care offices, announced today that MacPractice MD 4.1, MacPractice 20/20 4.1, MacPractice DC 4.1 and MacPractice DDS 4.1 are all 2011/2012 compliant and were certified as a Complete EHRs on January 5, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

"As the only ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certified Complete EHRs designed for Mac OS for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, and optometrists, to my knowledge, MacPractice allows doctors, who prefer the user-friendliness of the Mac and can demonstrate meaningful use, to qualify for federal incentives intended to encourage the adoption of electronic medical records," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice. "MacPractice calculates and submits selected clinical quality measures required for attestation."

The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that Complete EHRs meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria and EHR Modules meet one or more - but not all - of the criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for either eligible provider or hospital technology.

"CCHIT is pleased to be testing and certifying products so that companies are now able to offer these products to providers who wish to purchase and implement certified EHR technology and achieve meaningful use in time for the 2011-2012 incentives," said Karen M. Bell, M.D., M.S.S., Chair, CCHIT.

The certification number for MacPractice MD 4.1, MacPractice 20/20 4.1, MacPractice DC 4.1 and MacPractice DDS 4.1 is CC-1112-769760-1. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

The clinical quality measures to which MacPractice MD 4.1, MacPractice 20/20 4.1, and MacPractice DC 4.1, and MacPractice DDS 4.1 have been certified include:

Hypertension: Blood Pressure Measurement
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Children and Adolescents
Preventive Care and Screening Measure Pair: a. Tobacco Use Assessment
Preventive Care and Screening Measure Pair: b. Tobacco Cessation Intervention
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Childhood Immunization Status
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization for Patients > 50 Years Old
Diabetes: HbA1c Poor Control
Diabetes: LDL Management & Control
Adult Weight Screening and Follow‐Up

For more information about MacPractice solutions and to register to view QuickTime demos, visit www.MacPractice.com.

About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the public mission of accelerating the adoption of robust, interoperable health information technology. The Commission has been certifying EHR technology since 2006 and is approved by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB). More information on CCHIT, CCHIT Certified® products and ONC-ATCB certified electronic health record technology is available at http://cchit.org.

About ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHR technology is capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria approved HHS. Certifications include Complete EHRs, which meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology and EHR Modules, which meet one or more - but not all - of the criteria. ONC-ATCB certification aligns with Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology published in the Federal Register in July 2010 and strictly adheres to the test procedures published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the time of testing. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by the CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the HHS nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

"CCHIT®" and "CCHIT Certified®" are registered trademarks of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology.

MacPractices MD 4.1 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:52:35 -0600

MacPractice's MD 4.1 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification

ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certified Complete EHR Developed for Mac Allows Physicians to Benefit From ARRA Incentives and Legendary User-Friendliness of Mac Platform

Lincoln, NE - January 24, 2011 - MacPractice, Inc., the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical and dental offices, announced today that its MacPractice MD 4.1 is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on January 5, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

"As the only ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certified Complete EHR designed specifically for the Mac to my knowledge, MacPractice allows doctors who prefer the user-friendliness of the Mac platform and can demonstrate meaningful use to qualify for federal incentives intended to encourage the adoption of electronic medical records," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice. "MacPractice calculates and submits selected clinical quality measures required for attestation."

The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that Complete EHRs meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria and EHR Modules meet one or more -- but not all -- of the criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for either eligible provider or hospital technology.

MacPractice MD 4.1's certification number is CC-1112-769760-1. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

The clinical quality measures to which MacPractice MD 4.1 has been certified include:

Hypertension: Blood Pressure Measurement
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Children and Adolescents
Preventive Care and Screening Measure Pair: a. Tobacco Use Assessment
Preventive Care and Screening Measure Pair: b. Tobacco Cessation Intervention
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Childhood Immunization Status
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization for Patients > 50 Years Old
Diabetes: HbA1c Poor Control
Diabetes: LDL Management & Control
Adult Weight Screening and Follow‐Up

About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the public mission of accelerating the adoption of robust, interoperable health information technology. The Commission has been certifying electronic health record technology since 2006 and is approved by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB). More information on CCHIT, CCHIT Certified® products and ONC-ATCB certified electronic health record technology is available at http://cchit.org.

About ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHR technology is capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The certifications include Complete EHRs, which meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology and EHR Modules, which meet one or more -- but not all -- of the criteria. ONC-ATCB certification aligns with Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology published in the Federal Register in July 2010 and strictly adheres to the test procedures published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the time of testing. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

"CCHIT®" and "CCHIT Certified®" are registered trademarks of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology.

National Electronic Attachment and MacPractice Offer an Integrated Electronic Insurance Attachment Solution

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:05:25 -0600

Atlanta, GA - December 1, 2010 - National Electronic Attachment, Inc. (NEA) and MacPractice of Lincoln, NE announced today that MacPractice DDS fully interfaces with NEA's FastAttach™ system for electronic insurance submission.

FastAttach™ enables dental offices to transmit attachments (x-rays, perio charts, lab reports, doctor's notes, intra-oral pictures, narratives, EOB's, etc.), via the Internet, where payors are able to view them, in support of electronic claims. FastAttach™ accelerates claim processing and eliminates the need to duplicate or mail attachments.

"NEA is proud to announce that we have collaborated with MacPractice to make it possible for MacIntosh users to use NEA's industry leading FastAttach™ system for the transmission of electronic attachments," said David Fincher, VP of Sales at NEA. "MacPractice users who use our service today are very pleased with the results, and we look forward to continuing a great business relationship with MacPractice as they make our service generally available to all their dental clients."

"We are always looking for ways to increase productivity and reduce costs for our clients, and NEA's FastAttach™ is a proven value-added service we expect to be widely adopted by our client base" says Mark Hollis, President and co-founder of MacPractice.

About MacPractice
MacPractice, Inc. is a client-centric practice management and clinical software development firm, comprised of highly experienced and caring individuals, dedicated to the development and support of best-of-class Macintosh software, hardware and associated services for physicians, dentists, and chiropractors.

About National Electronic Attachment, Inc.
NEA, The Recognized Leader in Electronic Attachments and Internet-based solutions for the healthcare industry, offers systems designed to make insurance submissions and processing as easy as possible for the patient, the provider and the payor. For more information on the NEA FastAttach™ system, visit the NEA Web site at www.nea-fast.com.

MacPractice Introduces MacPractice iPad Interface with ePrescribe

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:33:36 -0500

Lincoln, NE, (October 26, 2010) - MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical, dental and chiropractic offices, today announced the release of MacPractice iPad Interface with ePrescribe. The solution was designed with Apple's Web App development tools to provide remote and network communication from the iPad to a medical, dental or chiropractic office that uses MacPractice MD, MacPractice 20/20, MacPractice DDS or MacPractice DC.

"Doctors have overwhelmed us with requests to use an iPad with MacPractice and particularly to ePrescribe," said Mark Hollis, President of MacPractice. "Today, we are announcing an iPad replacement for the index cards used by so many physicians to record hospital rounds, but this product can perform much more than that for physicians, dentists, and chiropractors."

Among the capabilities that come along with the new MacPractice iPad Interface with ePrescribe: doctors can create new patient records in MacPractice from the iPad and post procedures and diagnosis from outside the office or in an exam room, daily practice activity reports can be reviewed easily from outside the office, reminders and notes may be sent between the office staff and the doctor, and email may be sent to patients and referring providers. MacPractice users can also see their office schedule as well as patient photos and demographic information. In addition, doctors and assistants may now review and record patient vital statistics and chronic diagnoses, and review prescription history and allergies when seeing a patient, all on an iPad.

With MacPractice ePrescribe for iPad, MacPractice users have all of the same capabilities of ePrescribe for MacPractice on the desktop in their office. When they write a prescription on the iPad, it is added automatically to their patient's record in the office.

Additional content including automated allergy, drug information and review, herbals, managed care formularies, drug interactions, and leaflets for patient education in 18 languages are available. Managed care connectivity, as an option, provides an all-doctor drug history.

"We are pleased to contribute to the improvement of healthcare in America by offering doctors an ePrescribe solution on the iPad that improves efficiency and can increase Medicare reimbursement," said Hollis. "Doctors who wish to meet the ONC's definition of Meaningful Use must ePrescribe, and providing the ability to write a script on an iPad makes it just that much easier for them."

MacPractice iPad Interface with ePrescribe and MacPractice Interface for iPhone may be purchased together for $800. Doctors will receive a $300 discount with a new purchase of MacPractice. The annual support and enhancements fee for either Interface is $200, and for the use of both is $400. ePrescribe is free to MacPractice clients already enrolled for ePrescribe.

Subsequent to ONC-ATCB certification of MacPractice 4, MacPractice will also release companion native iPad apps including EMR/EHR functionality.

MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability and low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive and flexible Mac-native software for doctors.

MacPractice, which is currently used in some 3,500 medical, dental, and chiropractic practices, combines a state-of-the-art EHR/EMR solution with practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can improve patient care, efficiency and productivity. For more information about MacPractice solutions, visit www.macpractice.com.

Dentists Can Use iPads with MacPractice DDS, Tooth Charting, Digital Radiography and Electronic Dental Records

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:07:49 -0500

Lincoln, NE, April 19, 2010 - MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical and dental offices, today announced the launch of new iPad integration solutions that allow dentists to use MacPractice DDS, DR (Digital Radiography/Photo) and EDR (Electronic Dental Record) on an iPad to leverage the efficiency and ease of use of Apple's latest innovation to streamline care, save time and reduce the risk of data entry errors.

"We've been overwhelmed with requests from dentists who want to use MacPractice DDS and MacPractice Endo on an iPad," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice. "The interface solutions we have tested make it possible for dentists to use this incredible device to chart existing conditions and treatment, enter visit notes and review x-rays and photos with a patient in the treatment room."

Besides qualifying its MacPractice iPhone Interface for use on the iPad, the new iPad interface solutions leverage collaborative technologies to make the total functionality of MacPractice DDS available on an iPad, including EDR, prescriptions and e-Prescribe, scheduling and more. The new MacPractice for iPad portal at www.MacPractice.com/iPad provides a complete guide to deploying and using the iPad with MacPractice.

Jonathan Ferencz, DDS, a prominent prosthodontist and clinical professor of prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry, used his iPad to show five patients their photos and x-rays in the dental chair.

"Four patients were so impressed that they scheduled appointments for suggested treatment," Ferencz said. "Were they moved by a clearer vision of their clinical condition and the obvious need for treatment? Or were they impressed with the exquisite display of the iPad and our technical prowess? Frankly, it didn't matter. My goal is to use the software and hardware tools available to enhance patient care, and that is exactly what is happening."

The MacPractice iPad interface enables dentists, hygienists, assistants and dental staff to:

Access MacPractice DDS from anywhere within the office with the iPad's portable, wireless, touch-screen interface. Using a remote desktop connection from the iPad to a Mac computer, dentists can have complete access to MacPractice DDS as well as all the native iPad functionality, untethered from the computer. Dental staff can easily carry all patient information from one exam room to another and use their finger or a stylus, plus an on-screen keyboard, to access the MacPractice database and add new patient data. If desired, data can also be entered by attaching a keyboard to the iPad or using the keyboard and mouse at the computer. Data is entered directly into MacPractice, eliminating the need to synchronize the iPad with the computer.

Access MacPractice from outside the office on an iPad. Full access to the complete MacPractice DDS system from anywhere with an internet connection makes it possible to view and update patient charts from home, a satellite office or anywhere.

Enable multiple users to simultaneously access MacPractice on a single computer from numerous iPads. Through collaboration with Aqua Connect, MacPractice for iPad allows multiple doctors to access the MacPractice system on a single machine at the same time, with local sound and audio support and built-in encryption that satisfies HIPAA guidelines.

"We are proud to offer this joint solution with MacPractice that delivers on the high expectations dentists have had since the announcement of the iPad," said Ronnie Exley, Vice President of Aqua Connect. "The ability to deliver Mac OS X desktops and MacPractice in its full functionality to the iPad has the potential to revolutionize workflow in dentistry."

Chart restorative and periodontal conditions and treatment on an iPad and review x-rays and photos with patients. Dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists who use MacPractice DDS may use the iPad's touch screen to chart examinations and review x-rays and photos with the patient in the treatment room. They can even provide patient education information and entertainment for the patient during procedures using native iPad applications.

Complete medical EMR questionnaires on an iPad. Office staff using MacPractice can create a customized kiosk for each individual patient with all of the forms required for the visit and hand the patient an iPad on which to complete health, social and other history forms. Upon completion, the forms will become part of the patient's record in MacPractice EDR.

Use an iPad for patient registration. Utilizing MacPractice's web interface, patients can register for appointments and procedures on an iPad and complete HIPAA forms either in the office or from home. This not only streamlines the registration process, saves paper and time, but also helps reduce the risk of data-entry errors due to illegible handwriting or typing errors.

For more information about MacPractice iPad solutions, visit the iPad portal at www.MacPractice.com/iPad.

MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability and low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive and flexible Mac-native software for doctors. The software, currently used in 3,000 doctors' practices, combines a state-of-the-art EHR/EMR solution with practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can improve patient care, efficiency and productivity. For more information about MacPractice solutions, visit www.macpractice.com.

Doctors Can Now Use iPads with MacPractice EMR, Tooth Charting, Digital Radiography and Practice Management

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:11:31 -0500

MacPractice Offers Assistance to Doctors for Patient Registration and Clinical Recordkeeping to Streamline Care, Save Time and Reduce Data Entry Errors

Lincoln, NE, April 13, 2010 - MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical and dental offices, today announced the launch of new iPad integration solutions that allow doctors and dentists to use all MacPractice products on an iPad to leverage the efficiency and ease of use of Apple's latest innovation to streamline care, save time and reduce the risk of data entry errors. "We've been overwhelmed with requests from doctors who want to use MacPractice on an iPad," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice. "The interface solutions we have tested allow doctors to use this incredible device in a patient encounter, enter the visit data into MacPractice EMR and have access to medical and dental images, prescription history, etc. literally at their fingertips at the point of care." Besides qualifying its MacPractice iPhone Interface for use on the iPad, the new iPad interface solutions leverage collaborative technologies to make the total functionality of MacPractice available on an iPad, including EMR, prescriptions and e-Prescribe, scheduling and more. The new MacPractice for iPad portal at www.MacPractice.com/iPad provides a complete guide to deploying and using the iPad with MacPractice. The MacPractice iPad interface enables doctors, dentists and practice managers to:

Access MacPractice from anywhere within the office with the iPad's portable, wireless, touch-screen interface. Using a remote desktop connection from the iPad to a Mac computer, doctors can have complete access to MacPractice untethered from the computer, as well as all the native iPad functionality. Doctors and nurses can easily carry all patient information from one exam room to another and use their finger or a stylus, plus an on-screen keyboard, to access the MacPractice database and add new patient data. If desired, data can also be entered by attaching a keyboard to the iPad or using the keyboard and mouse at the computer. Data is entered directly into MacPractice, eliminating the need to synchronize the iPad with the computer.
Access MacPractice from outside the office on an iPad. Full access to the complete MacPractice system from anywhere with an internet connection makes it possible to view and update patient charts from home, the hospital or satellite offices.
Enable multiple users to simultaneously access MacPractice on a single computer from numerous iPads. Through collaboration with Aqua Connect, MacPractice for iPad allows multiple doctors to access the MacPractice system on a single machine at the same time, with local sound and audio support and built-in encryption that satisfies HIPAA guidelines.

"We are proud to offer this joint solution with MacPractice that delivers on the high expectations healthcare providers have had since the announcement of the iPad," said Ronnie Exley, vice president of Aqua Connect. "The ability to deliver Mac OS X desktops and MacPractice in its full functionality to the iPad has the potential to revolutionize workflow in healthcare."
Use an iPad for patient registration. Utilizing MacPractice's web interface, patients can register on an iPad and complete HIPAA forms either in the office or from a remote location, such as the hospital or home. This not only streamlines the registration process, saves paper and time, but also helps reduce the risk of data-entry errors due to illegible handwriting or typing errors.
Complete medical EMR questionnaires on an iPad. Office staff using MacPractice can create a customized kiosk for each individual patient with all of the forms required for the visit and hand the patient an iPad on which to complete Health History, Social History, etc. Upon completion, the forms become part of the patient's record in MacPractice EMR.
"Write" eyeglass prescriptions on an iPad. Integration with MacPractice 20/20 allows ophthalmologists and optometrists to create eyeglass or lens prescriptions on the iPad.
Chart restorative and periodontal conditions and treatment on an iPad and review x-rays with patients. Dentists, dental assistants and hygienists who use MacPractice DDS may use the iPad's touch screen to chart existing conditions and treatment, and review x-rays and photos with patients. They can even provide patient education material and entertainment for the patient during procedures using native iPad applications.

For more information about MacPractice iPad solutions, visit the iPad portal at www.MacPractice.com/iPad.

MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability and low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive and flexible Mac-native software for doctors. The software, currently used in 3,000 doctors' practices, combines a state-of-the-art EHR/EMR solution with practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can improve patient care, efficiency and productivity. For more information about MacPractice solutions, visit www.macpractice.com.