Archive for July, 2007
CollaborateMD Solves Vista Problem For Medical Offices
ORLANDO, Fla.–July 16, 2007 (HEALTHWIRE)—CollaborateMD (formerly ClaimGear), a leading provider of Internet-based ASP practice management and medical billing software for the healthcare industry, announced today their CollaborateMD v8 is supported to operate and correctly function on Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
CollaborateMD v8 released in May 2007 was verified to function properly on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. Users installing CollaborateMD on Vista only require some minor assistance due to the increased security in Vista. CollaborateMD is confident their users can purchase a new Windows PC and successfully install and operate the CollaborateMD software.
The Vista situation helps emphasize a valuable reason for having an ASP type practice management and medical billing system. ASP vendors can make changes as they are needed and clients can see the end results immediately. Unlike non-ASP vendors who must have their client base go through updates and installations which cost time and money.
CollaborateMD takes care of all server and database management and allows the medical office to have very minimal system requirements. Douglas Kegler, Chief Executive Officer of CollaborateMD stated, “When changes occur, such as new operating systems, HIPAA requirements, database changes, etc., we can quickly make the changes required at no cost to the customer. Everyday we see more and more doctors and medical billing services realize the incredible benefits of using CollaborateMD.”
At this time, CollaborateMD knows of several competing non-ASP medical billing applications that either do not function or are not guaranteed to function properly on Microsoft Vista. CollaborateMD views this as a major frustration for medical offices and medical billing services with the desire to purchase new computers with Vista. “I can’t say for sure, but its possible users on competing Windows-based products may have to purchase an upgrade in order to use it on Vista. Users of CollaborateMD get all software updates for free,” stated Mr. Kegler.
CollaborateMD stands behind their product with a 30 Day money-back policy and free electronic claims and remittance for the first month. By using CollaborateMD, medical offices can concentrate on their billing and let CollaborateMD handle the rest. Some of the benefits of using CollaborateMD include use-anywhere flexibility, collaboration between unlimited locations, no large upfront costs, low monthly fees, constant software updates, streamlined workflow, and it’s easy to learn and use.
About CollaborateMD
Headquartered in Orlando, FL, CollaborateMD provides the health care industry with an Internet-based Medical Billing and Practice Management Software program that has the speed of a local PC application and the “use anywhere” flexibility of a Web browser application. CollaborateMD is a 100% Java application utilizing Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) Java Platform. CollaborateMD offers physician offices and medical billing services the opportunity to become more efficient and flexible. For more information, visit: http://www.CollaborateMD.com or call 888-348-8457.
Testimonial: “Close to Perfection”
Just a note to support, we appreciate the consistency you have given us over the years and the straight forward and honest explanations when there has been a problem. We understand humans nor machines are capable of perfection, but you have come close.
- Charles, MD
Emergency Medicine, LA
CollaborateMD Offers Competitive Upgrade Program to Medisoft and Lytec Users
ORLANDO, Fla.–July 10, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE)—CollaborateMD (formerly ClaimGear), a leading provider of Internet-based ASP practice management and medical billing software for the healthcare industry, announced today an aggressive competitive upgrade program to CollaborateMD for existing users of Medisoft and Lytec. The upgrade program is being offered in an effort to help medical offices and medical billing services lower costs and have more freedom and flexibility by utilizing an On-Demand Practice Management software program.
The CollaborateMD competitive upgrade offers an instant discount of $150 to $700 off the current CollaborateMD setup fee of $899 or $999. The amount of the discount is based on the price paid for the competitive product and the date purchased. The program begins July 10, 2007 and extends through August 29, 2007. For more details and specific terms and conditions visit: http://www.collaboratemd.com/upgrade.asp. In combination with this offer, CollaborateMD is offering a steep discount on Medisoft and Lytec Data Conversions.
Douglas Kegler, Chief Executive Officer of CollaborateMD stated, “If a company purchased these competing products and decided they don’t like it after a several months, they have to write-off the large upfront cost. Our discount, combined with our 30 Day money-back policy and free electronic claims and remittance for the first month, takes the risk out of upgrading to CollaborateMD from Medisoft or Lytec.”
Another benefit CollaborateMD offers over Medisoft and Lytec users is the ability to run on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. As of today, the Medisoft and Lytec web sites state the software does not currently function with Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. “It’s hard to order a computer these days without Vista, which could make it difficult for Medisoft and Lytec users to upgrade or replace their computers when needed,” commented Mr. Kegler.
Some of the benefits of using CollaborateMD include use-anywhere flexibility, collaboration between unlimited locations, no large upfront or annual costs, constant software updates, streamlined workflow, and it’s easy to learn and use.
Medisoft and Lytec users switching to CollaborateMD no longer have to worry about transmitting claims to the clearinghouse or retrieving reports from the clearinghouse. CollaborateMD takes care of all transmissions to the clearinghouse, retrieval of all clearinghouse and payer reports, and any HIPAA mandated updates. The powerful CollaborateMD Claim Tracking System allows users to search for accepted or rejected claims, search on rejection keywords, search by payer, plus many more options. CollaborateMD also takes care of all database management, security and continuous off-site backups. Users can concentrate on their billing and let CollaborateMD handle the rest.
About CollaborateMD
Headquartered in Orlando, FL, CollaborateMD provides the health care industry with an Internet-based Medical Billing and Practice Management Software program that has the speed of a local PC application and the “use anywhere” flexibility of a Web browser application. CollaborateMD offers physician offices and medical billing services the opportunity to become more efficient and flexible. CollaborateMD has been a partner with RelayHeath, a division of McKesson (NYSE:MCK), for six years for all of their ANSI compliant health care transactions. For more information, visit: http://www.CollaborateMD.com or call 888-348-8457.