August | 2011 | Eyefinity Blog

Ophthalmic Office interviews Eyefinity President Steve Baker

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Webmaster

Steve Baker, president of Eyefinity, recently sat down with Ophthalmic Office for a one-on-one interview. Click on the image below to read what Steve had to say about Eyefinity’s recent rebrand, how we are helping doctors become meaningful users of OfficeMate/ExamWRITER, and what EMRs of the future might look like.

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OfficeMate & ExamWRITER Version 10.5 released!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Webmaster

OfficeMate/ExamWRITER electronic medical records v10.5 is here! The new version, released today, is ONC-ATCB 2011/2012-certified as a ‘Complete EHR’ by CCHIT, which enables users to achieve ‘meaningful use’ in order to qualify for up to $44,000 in federal stimulus money.

Among the new version’s most unique and anticipated features, is its ‘CMS Meaningful Use Reporting Window’ which allows users to easily track their meaningful use criteria. It also calculates the percentage of criteria that the user meets so they can report the data during the attestation process.

Other new features include:

Enhanced Appointment Scheduler: Includes improvements that make setting up exceptions easier and makes the display more user-friendly.

Fee Slips: Easier and more intuitive editing of line items; allows user to designate which open charges to post, which to close, and which to leave open.

Ledger: Improvements reduce the complexity of the line items displayed in the ledger and make completing tasks such as reverses/corrections, edits, and changing payment types easier.

Claims Processing: Improvements and ease of use provide more effective means of processing claims.

Reports: Customized reports improve the view the practice’s finances and increase the user’s flexibility to achieve the precise reporting they require.

Enhanced VSP Interface: Improves workflow and allows user to obtain authorizations and submit VSP lab orders and claims more quickly and more accurately than in prior versions.

Want to hear what eyecare professionals have to say about OfficeMate/ExamWRITER v10.5? Watch Dr. Michael McCormick of McCormick Vision Center in Austin, Texas talk about his experience beta-testing v10.5 (video below).

Existing OfficeMate/ExamWRITER users who wish to upgrade to v10.5 can visit Eyefinity’s ‘MyInstallCenter’ which will assist them by asking a series of questions about their practice, hardware, and which parts of the software they currently use. This innovative technology provides users with a stage-by-stage approach of all necessary steps that must be made to ensure a smooth upgrade, including a customized training program based on the unique needs of each eyecare practice.

New and existing clients can also call 800.269.3666 (option 1) for additional details.

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Don’t miss out on giving back to your community with eBuy!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Webmaster

Order 5 or more frames per week at eBuy, now until September 10. You’ll automatically be entered in a weekly drawing to win:

$500 Staples gift card for supplies for a school in your community

Up to 100 certificates for eye exams and eyewear for students in need at the school

$50 Starbucks card for your practice

Local media relations support highlighting your commitment to your community

Order from more than 200 collections at eBuy at eyefinity.com today – and win for your community tomorrow!

Get complete details.

*For more information, visit visionandhealth.org.

Collect Used Eyewear for Charity

Every practice can help.

Use a special donation box! Order at vsp.com after August 15, 2011. Ship glasses back to us free!

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Are You Focused on Your Practice?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Webmaster

Focus 2011. September 20, 2011, Las Vegas.

Is your eyecare business prepared to attract new patients, retain current patients and stand out from the competition? To address this question, Eyefinity is hosting “FOCUS 2011: The Patient Experience Made Simple” on September 20^th at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This educational event is conveniently held just prior to Vision Expo West.

Designed for practice managers and office decision makers, FOCUS 2011 features leading marketing and business innovators who will share what’s shaping today’s trends in social media, web presence, search engine optimization, and other web technologies. Attendees will learn how to leverage trends and tools to engage patients and keep their practice competitive.

The event also features a variety of expert speakers, including organizational consultant Dr. Joseph Michelli, best-selling author of Prescription for Excellence: Leadership Lessons for Creating a World Class Customer Experience from UCLA Health System, and The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary. Additional speakers including accomplished practice management experts and industry-leading marketing and branding professionals will be announced in the coming weeks.

Registration for the one-day event is $199 per person. Want to send multiple attendees from one office? If so, send two or more for just $149 per person. Registration is limited to the first 100 people.

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