PRACTICE GUARDIAN NEWS... March 1, 1999

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PRACTICE GUARDIAN NEWS... March 1, 1999

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�For Health Care Practitioners, Professionals, Practice Managers
and Manufacturers"

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Published and Written by
Michael J. Berry, Consultant/Liaison &
Best Selling Author of "Collections Made Easy!�
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It's that time of year again - Strep throat season is in full swing.� Group A Streptococcus is one of the most important causes of acute upper respiratory tract infection.� As with any illness, early diagnosis and treatment is a must in order to reduce the severity of symptoms and further complications for the patient.� For physicians, conventional identification procedures for Group A from throat swabs involved the isolation and subsequent identification of viable pathogens by techniques that require 24 to 48 hours or longer. Not any more.� Introducing the new O.S.O.M. Strep A test, which detects either viable or nonviable organisms directly from throat swabs, providing results within 5 minutes.� With ratings of 96% for sensitivity and 98% specificity, this test is very accurate.� As a CLIA '88 Waived test, it can be used in any practice.� With its convenient compact packaging allowing you to run 50 tests, including +/- controls and a built in workstation, room temperature storage and a two color test results, this Strep A rapid test is a must!� And for P.G.N.viewers, this kit is discounted to $90 per kit (only $1.80 per test!).� For more information, please visit http://www.adi-medical.com� To receive your discounted rate, please order on-line at

http://www.adi-medical.com/Secure/order_online_pgn.htm
or call 1-800-730-0018 and ask for Tom Tullio (mention this ad.)

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TOP CHOICE REVIEWS....
Claimsnet.com
Medical Web LLC
Ace Dental Software
Intregrated Health Association
NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS UPDATES
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS UPDATES
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TOP CHOICE
Claimsnet.com
http://www.claimsnet.com

Are you looking for one of the most innovative electronic claims and statement processing solutions in the health care industry? Claimsnet.com could be your wisest investment this year. It offers a unique internet transaction processing solution designed for both medical and dental professionals.

If you are processing a volume of claims per month on paper or electronically using a considerable amount of resources to file, edit, track and resubmit claims. Claimsnet.com could be the revolutionary interactive service to secure your annual profit, reduce unnecessary delays and create a competitive management edge.

By utilizes your own internet connection, browser (Microsoft or Netscape Internet Software),existing practice management system and software this easy to use electronic service operates directly on your desktop P.C. It eliminates the requirement for expensive software by editing claims on a client-server network rather than main frame system.

Claimsnet.com advanced and innovative technology enables the service to transmit, and edit claims directly to payer gateways. This allows the network to process claims at lower costs than conventional clearinghouses. Simply, per account charges are replaced by a low monthly subscription ($19.95) however, other charges may apply in different situations.

Claimsnet.com offers 90 days of free support, no charge customer center support received by email and free claims processing on all HCFA 1500 and ADA 1990 forms for all physicians and dentists.

Here is a practical example of Claimsnet.com services, one client filed roughly 3,000 to 5,000 claims per month and averaged .50 to .60 cents per annual account costs before the service. Claimsnet.com within a year reduced the annual time from processing to collections to 10 days and lowered costs to 10 cents per account on this volume application.

Security is never an issue. All reports are sent secure by server firewall, extranet and encrypted for your privacy and protection. A similar system is used by the U.S. government.

The site offers public and member's only access, payer search,
demonstration software, registration and fee schedules.

The new internet age in health care has begun. Now you can file your claims over the internet with ease. Claimsnet.com is a unique interactive resource and great option for EDI and claims processing. A top pick for the next decade. Fore more information contact: 1-800-356-1511.

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TOP CHOICE
Medical Web LLC
http://www.medicalweb.com

The internet is one of the most powerful advertising tools ever invented.� Beginning or enhancing your web presence to maximize your exposure on the internet is essential to your success.� One of the most experienced and trusted health care consulting firms in North America is Medical Web LLC.

When you are ready to target the health care market,develop new patients, or create a specialized health care intranet, the Medical Web Team can create your winning image. With over a decade of health care consulting experience with solo physicians, group practices, hospitals, and health care vendors, it can offer you a unique strategic marketing plan to intensify your health care business.

For both solo or group practitioners wanting to attract new patients, the Medical Web team of technical and graphic design consultants can place your site at the top of major search engines, focus your target marketing skills, create an interactive patient education resource, improve patient communications, provide information on participating insurance plans, and justify your investment. All you will have to do is provide information on your practice and the Medical Web team will guide you through the process.� Entry level packages are available and more advanced sites are offered on a monthly lease with no up-front design fees. Other options are available to personalize your web site at your request.

Medical Web LLC can host your site, provide site statistics, offer site updates, provide interactive applications, or provide consultation to help you improve your existing web page.� The key to success is depending on experienced professionals. �

Easier access to information throughout a health care organization is critical.� Medical Web LLC intranet designs allow information to be shared through a web server making the process of receiving information and training staff inexpensive.� The Medical Web Team can analyze your personal needs, develop a feasible network plan, work with your existing vendors, and initiate your implementation. Designed to keep you in touch with new technology and cost cutting applications, Medical Web LLC is concerned with your on-going development, application, support, and system upgrades.

E-commerce is one of the fastest growing industries in health care. The Medical Web Team offers design, development, and web hosting capabilities for the health care vendor specializing in products or services.

Medical Web has a strong dedication to the Health Care Industry and does not view your business as a single opportunity. Developing, maintaining and satisfying your internet concerns is Medical Web's priority.� When you've decided to take a step into the future of health care,� contact Mr. Steve Malik or the Medical Web Team at 1-800-930-7483.� For more information, view the Medical Web site at

http://www.medicalweb.com � �

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TOP CHOICE
Ace Dental Software
http://www.ace-dental.com

Are you in the market for a practice computer software system? Ace Dental offers an easy to use practice management system you should invest in.

Priced to meet the needs of the practitioner, the system is Year 2000 compliant and features complete practice management capabilities for both Windows 95 and Macintosh applications. Any staff member can learn and operate the entire system in a minimum period of time.

In addition to one year customer support, the system�s on line help guide, CD-ROM support tutorial and instructional video can answer most of your immediate software questions. Converting your existing system is easy and time effective.

Retrieving valid and accurate data at patient check out is essential and crucial to managing any practice. Ace Dental One Button Technology is unique and practical. It allows any staff member the opportunity to calculate owed insurance portions, enter a single or group procedure or print an immediate statement. The system is fast, reliable and allows any user an option to interface with any window then return effortlessly. Four clicks on the mouse ends the session and your patient is successfully checked out.

The overall software package successfully manages the entire patient,billing and insurance process. The system includes trace account receivable, statement processing, appointment scheduling, periocharting and letter writer functions. The flexible payment plan option is a plus allowing the manager to arrange initial and scheduled patient payments.

Practitioners will appreciate the electronic scheduling track doctor vs. assistant time function which searches for available appointment time by start date, day of the week, time of day and specified chairs.

Ace Dental Lite electronic claims submission software is an add on system feature allowing you to submit claims for as low as 50 cents.( through ENVO-NEIC clearinghouse)

At the website, a free fully functional trial version is available and well worth your time to download and review. The site also includes a free EOB database.

Ace Dental is the easiest software on the market. At a touch of a button the system is a clear winner. It�s perfect for any periodontists, general practitioner or orthodontists practice looking for a quality product. Trainers and online computer to computer observation are also available. For more information contact Ace Dental at 1-888-667-4272

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THE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION (IHA)

The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) is a 32-member, statewide leadership group of California health plans, physician groups, and healthcare systems, plus At Large members from the academic, business/purchaser, and consumer sectors. IHA is interested in policy development, public dialogue, and special projects associated with the continuing evolution of
integrated health care and managed care.

IHA�s web site (http://www.iha.org) provides a variety of different content areas. Most of IHA�s policy positions regarding Medicare risk financing, graduate medical education, risk adjustment, and external review of health plan denials are posted on the site (http://www.iha.org/polpos.htm) and updated regularly. Information on major IHA reports on a proposed new regulatory framework for managed care (http://www.iha.org/regfrmw.htm) and on whether managed care requires a new code of ethics
http://www.iha.org/hopcrtc.htm is included on the site, as is a report on various Consumer Feedback Loopsm projects (http://www.iha.org/feed.htm). A popular part of the site is a listing of conferences across the country dealing with integrated health care and managed care http://www.iha.org/conf.htm including price and contact information. IHA lists a variety of web links http://www.iha.org/links.htm, both for its members and for other health care sites of interests and offers visitors an opportunity to register in the guest book http://www.iha.org/guest.htm and request a complimentary copy of IHA�s educational packet on managed care.

For more information, contact the site or Beau Carter, IHA Executive Director, at 45 Quail Court, Suite 302, Walnut Creek, CA 94596,telephone (925) 746-5100 and e-mail [email protected].

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Northwest Physicians Magazine.

Northwest Physician Magazine is a quarterly publication read by 30,000 physicians, top-level health care decision makers in hospitals, clinics,and health organizations as well as medical suppliers and services vendors throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

These health care professionals look forward to articles written by
experts in their field on a wide range of topics to include:
practice management, risk management, health care reform, managed care, medical ethics, law and medicine, finance and investment, regional healthcare legislation, physician recruitment and career opportunities and profiles on medical personalities and organizations

In print since 1994, this regional publication is considered a 'must
read' for physicians and their support staff.

Subscribing to Northwest Physician Magazine is only $26.95 a year and can be done by calling 1-800-697-6241 or emailing at [email protected].

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TOP HEALTH CARE MD SITES
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WEBMD.COM
http://www.webmd.com

Comprehensive healthcare community combining the best
health professional resources available and internet services.
A realistic glimpse into healthcare for the next millennium.
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Doctor's Guide
http://www.docguide.com

Up to date medical news, information on recently approved drugs, meetings and internet resources of interest to healthcare professionals and patients. Excellent resource.

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TOP DENTAL SITES
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Web Dental
http://www.webdental.com

Top rated dental resource site for practitioners and patients. Excellent resources from internet tips to dental care products.
An excellent site well worth your next internet visit.

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Dell Computers
http://www.dell.com

Looking for a custom built computer with excellent support? Dell�s
Healthcare Systems could be well worth your next visit. Affordable
systems for the single , multi or network user with an unbeatable guarantee. *******************************************************************************
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CRITICAL CARE SYSTEMS

http://members.aol.com/jeffmarx/CCS/info.html

Universal Vital Signs Interface Box automatically collects and deciphers data from a variety of bedside monitoring instruments made by various manufacturers(invasive and non-invasive cardiac monitors, respirators, infusion pumps,etc.) Delivers data to hospital information systems (its own PC software or software already in use). Has FDA approval to market. Company is in financial distress, looking to sell its technology (and engineer) to a major player.

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PRACTICE GUARDIAN NEWS

Practice Guardian News is published monthly by Michael J. Berry, Consultant, 742 E. Canary Lane, Monticello, Indiana 47960. Send all inquiries to Mr. Michael J. Berry, Consultant & Author at (219) 583-4234/FAX (219) 583-3015/E-Mail [email protected] Yearly individual memberships $25. The subjects and written examples in this newsletter are for general use only. The publisher and author do not accept any responsibility or liability in regards to misuse or misinterpretation. A qualified attorney should be consulted in all matters concerning practice management.

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