I'm an MD soon to start a solo practice.
I'd like to use an electronic medical record, and I'm researching
options. I'm very interested in VISTA. I've looked at the demo and as
much of the documentation as I can understand. I also saw earlier
versions in action at the VA back when I was a resident and I think
it's a great system.
What I'm wondering is: would this be an appropriate system for a small outpatient office? The record-keeping, problem lists and DOQ-IT functions are great; but does it handle things like coding and insurance billing; sending prescriptions to outpatient pharmacies; incorporating data from outside labs and consultants, etc.?
I've heard there's a VISTA-office but it's only available through beta-testing, and they're not accepting any more applications. They're saying they won't release the office package to the public for 6-12 months and I'm opening my practice in July. Would it make sense to start with Hui-VISTA and migrate to VISTA-office when it comes out?
I'd be very grateful for any advice you can offer. And, if this is not an appropriate question for this list, please accept my apology.
Thanks so much!
What I'm wondering is: would this be an appropriate system for a small outpatient office? The record-keeping, problem lists and DOQ-IT functions are great; but does it handle things like coding and insurance billing; sending prescriptions to outpatient pharmacies; incorporating data from outside labs and consultants, etc.?
I've heard there's a VISTA-office but it's only available through beta-testing, and they're not accepting any more applications. They're saying they won't release the office package to the public for 6-12 months and I'm opening my practice in July. Would it make sense to start with Hui-VISTA and migrate to VISTA-office when it comes out?
I'd be very grateful for any advice you can offer. And, if this is not an appropriate question for this list, please accept my apology.
Thanks so much!
Andrew Schamess
