January 29, 2009

In This Issue

MDS Online Events Calendar

Advanced Weekend Workshop Calendar

PrimeSuite e-Rx Update

Hot PrimeSuite Tip!

Upcoming Issues

Subscription Software Training Program

FREE Advanced Weekend Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona!

In addition to our already popular Lunchbox Webinar Series, MDS will be providing FREE Advanced Weekend Workshops in our state-of-the-art Phoenix, Arizona training center. Our first class is Advanced Report Writing in March - and the registration is open. Please be aware these classes are first come, first serve - as space is limited.

We have special rates available with the Xona Resort Suites in Scottsdale that is a short drive to the MDS training center. Upon your registration, you will receive an information packet with a comprehensive agenda, maps, and travel accommodations. The Resort Suites is dead center in the middle of swanky North Scottsdale - 5 minutes from City North, Kierland Commons, and Desert Ridge Marketplace. There are literally hundreds of world-class and casual restaurants within a 5 minute drive. Please do not book your travel arrangements until you have received an official confirmation of your registration request.

MDS Online Events Calendar

Remember that our FREE 2009 monthly webinar training classes are open for enrollment! These classes are for current MDS customers and and staff members who have purchased or are currently running PrimeSuite. Please visit the MDS Online Events Calendar to view all of the 2009 events. We will be adding many classes in the next month, so please bookmark the page so you can return to it later.

If you have suggestions for classes that you would like to see on the schedule, please drop us a line with your ideas. Thanks, and see you in class!

2009 Advanced Weekend Workshops Have Fun and Learn in Our Convenient Weekend Workshops!
ADVANCED REPORT WRITING WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Dates	Friday, March 27th - Sunday, March 29th
Cost	FREE for MDS customers
Times	3/27: 12pm - 5pm 3/28: 9am - 5pm 3/29: 9am - 12pm (All times shown are local Arizona time)
Registration	Online Registration Coming Soon! To reserve a space in the class, please email training@mdsmedicalsoftware.com. Space is limited!
Please note this is a only a summary agenda - a complete informational package will be sent upon registration. A summary of the report types that will be covered: Collection reports - Custom Patient Aging Collection Reports – Custom Patient Aging Applied Revenue – Payer Mix Charge Analysis – Provider Profitability Transaction Detail – Charges and Payments by Procedure Code Resource Schedule Report – Custom Daily Schedule Recalls – Recall Letters Patient Appointment – No Show Reports Clinical – Medications Orders – Orders by Location / Providers Immunizations – Daily Immunization Report Patient Demographics – Labels, Marketing Friday Introduction to reporting Concepts of report design Saturday Complete concepts of report design Downloading, modifying, and creating custom reports Sunday Free open workshop time to create individual reports Who should attend: Anyone who has been trained on PrimeSuite and needs to create any type of billing, practice, or clinical reports.
ADVANCED PRIMEPRACTICE WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Dates	Friday, June 26th - Sunday, June 28th
Cost	FREE for MDS customers
Times	6/26: 12pm - 5pm 6/27: 9am - 5pm 6/28: 9am - 12pm (All times shown are local Arizona time)
Registration	Online Registration Coming Soon! To reserve a space in the class, please email training@mdsmedicalsoftware.com. Space is limited!
Stay tuned for a detailed outline and agenda coming soon! However, if you know that you are interested in the advanced PrimePractice workshop you may register at any time and cancel at least 30 days prior to the class.
ADVANCED PRIMECHART WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Dates	Friday, September 25th - Sunday, September 27th
Cost	FREE for MDS customers
Times	9/25: 12pm - 5pm 9/26: 9am - 5pm 9/27: 9am - 12pm (All times shown are local Arizona time)
Registration	Online Registration Coming Soon! To reserve a space in the class, please email training@mdsmedicalsoftware.com. Space is limited!
Stay tuned for a detailed outline and agenda coming soon! However, if you know that you are interested in the Advanced PrimeChart workshop you may register at any time and cancel at least 30 days prior to the class.

Electronic Prescribing PrimeSuite Update

MDS has just gotten word from Greenway Medical Technologies that PrimeSuite will have its full e-prescribing functionality released no later than 3/31/09. In order to leverage eRx, MDS will need to upgrade your practice to the latest version of PrimeSuite. In addition, you will be provided with the e-prescribing paperwork for processing and approval by Dr. First - the e-prescribing connectivity provider for PrimeSuite. MDS will provide training opportunities on eRx, so please continue to watch for information on eRx training on the MDS Events Calendar.

We will continue to keep you updated on the status of eRx as information becomes available to MDS.

Hot PrimeSuite Tip!

Are your patients asking for a report of their charges and payments in 2008 for tax purposes?

The Account Information Report is the best source for this information but the amount of data can be overwhelming at times.

For a chronological view of the activity on an account, try printing the report in "Unexpanded Details" display mode. You will find this setting at the bottom of the report criteria for this page.

For a more detailed view of the services rendered and the payments and adjustments applied to those services, select to "Include - Charges" only and choose the "Expanded Details" display mode.

Both of these sets of criteria selections will reduce the amount of information displayed on the report by default.