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A Brief Look Into the NextGen Success Community

Posted by Nicole Miller on Jun 29, 2023 10:54:44 AM

Discover the NextGen Success Community, your go-to hub for NextGen EHR, EPM, EDR, and more. In this article, we highlight some of the most valuable or most visited areas that help other users stay updated on every aspect of NextGen. Read more for a brief overview of the NextGen Success Community. 

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Topics: NextGen Optimization

OSIS NextGen Quick Tips — March 10th NextGen Critical Issues

Posted by Nicole Miller on Mar 23, 2023 4:28:01 PM

OSIS NextGen Quick Tips provide insight for Community Health Centers that leverage the NextGen® Healthcare enterprise. With up to two Sound Bites each month, we'll cover topics important to you, including EHR, EPM, EDR, Behavioral Health, PCMH, and more. These quick tips are free and offer an 'out of the box' resource to help make your NextGen Investment as highly functional as possible. Click More to listen to the next OSIS Quick Tip.

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Topics: Community Health Center, FQHC, NextGen Optimization, OSIS NextGen Quick Tips

Back to the Basics - Quality Measure Data Validation

Posted by Nicole Miller on Dec 14, 2022 3:40:19 PM

At OSIS, we are kicking off the Health Center Program Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting season with Members around our Network. As we’re preparing for crunch time, whether a seasoned veteran or it’s the first time reporting, quality measure data validation can become quite chaotic for all. In this post and in a recent OSIS Webinar Series: Quality Measure Data Validation 101, we go back to the basics of quality measure data validation to help keep your health center on track for 2022 reporting. “Going back to the basics is the simplest way to find calm in the chaos.” Author Unknown 

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Topics: EHR, FQHC, UDS Reporting

Increase Efficiency with Clinical Reconciliation - Beginner FAQs

Posted by Nicole Miller on Dec 13, 2022 4:45:06 PM
 

Is your health center looking for ways to improve efficiency, save time, and reduce medication and entry errors? If so, read further as we will define Clinical Reconciliation, discuss why we recommend it, and explain where and how to access it in the NextGen Healthcare EHR application. Recently, Amanda Cox, an OSIS NextGen EHR Specialist, RMA, CEHRS, led the OSIS Webinar Series: Tips and Tricks to Easier Clinical Reconciliation for OSIS' network of health centers in hopes of reducing medication errors and increase efficiency. Below, we take a look at some FAQs to get started with your NextGen Clinical Reconciliation.

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Topics: Community Health Center

'Tis the Season of Falling for Scams

Posted by Nicole Miller on Oct 24, 2022 3:59:41 PM
 
As the seasons change, so must our actions in raising cybersecurity awareness internally and externally as an organization. The leaves are changing colors, the temperature is getting colder, and the holiday season is right around the corner. Wrapping up October and Cyber Security Awareness Month and the year’s campaign theme - “See Yourself in Cyber” - at OSIS, we are sharing the message that while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, it is really all about people. It is essential to emphasize the role each individual plays in online safety, and stress the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace. Moving into the holiday season, this article will highlight new scams to avoid falling for and how users of all ages can stay safe on the internet by practicing good cyber hygiene.

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Topics: Community Health Center, Cybersecurity

Insights and Considerations for MAT and UDS Reporting

Posted by Nicole Miller on Oct 21, 2022 3:56:15 PM
 
Capturing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services for quality reporting, such as annual Uniform Data System (UDS) submission or Service Area Competition (SAC), can be tricky. Since Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) may be provided by a variety of provider types, clearly outlining these within the electronic health record (EHR) is essential for accurate data capture and reporting. This article can guide practices in the configuration of providers within their electronic health records to ensure reporting requirements for MAT services are captured and reported accurately. Though UDS is the primary program discussed, the information provided within this article will be beneficial for various other quality programs where MAT services must be reported.

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Topics: Community Health Center, NextGen Optimization, UDS Reporting

OSIS NextGen Quick Tips — NextGen Known Issues You Need to Know!

Posted by Nicole Miller on Jun 22, 2022 10:39:38 AM

OSIS NextGen Quick Tips are here to provide insight to Community Health Centers who leverage the NextGen® Healthcare enterprise. With up to two Sound Bites each month, we'll cover topics important to you, including: EHR, EPM, EDR, Behavioral Health, PCMH, and more. These quick tips are free and offer an 'out of the box' resource to help make your NextGen Investment as highly functional as possible. Click More to listen to the next OSIS Quick Tip.

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Topics: Community Health Center, FQHC, NextGen Optimization, OSIS NextGen Quick Tips

OSIS NextGen Quick Tips — Making a Statement with My Phrases

Posted by Nicole Miller on Jun 22, 2022 10:31:16 AM

OSIS NextGen Quick Tips are here to provide insight to Community Health Centers who leverage the NextGen® Healthcare enterprise. With up to two Sound Bites each month, we'll cover topics important to you, including: EHR, EPM, EDR, Behavioral Health, PCMH, and more. These quick tips are free and offer an 'out of the box' resource to help make your NextGen Investment as highly functional as possible. Click More to listen to the next OSIS Quick Tip.

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Topics: Community Health Center, FQHC, NextGen Optimization, OSIS NextGen Quick Tips

What Patient Portal is Best for Your Health Center

Posted by Nicole Miller on May 25, 2022 11:21:39 AM
 
Determining what patient portal best fits your health center and its needs is a delicate balancing act. It is important to carefully review all options. What is a patient portal? According to the Official Website of The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), a patient portal is a secure online website that gives patients convenient, 24-hour access to personal health information and medical recordscalled an Electronic Health Record or EHRfrom anywhere with an Internet connection. Patient portals are designed for patients to save time and streamline communication with the care team while having better control over their health and care.  

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Topics: Community Health Center, NextGen Optimization, Patient Portal

Employee Retention – NextGen Training for Success!

Posted by Nicole Miller on May 19, 2022 2:41:24 PM
How can we improve our NextGen New Hire Training process to minimize the need for retraining, improve patient care, and decrease employee turnover? What is the best way to train a new employee in NextGen? If your organization is asking these questions, this post reviews some essential tips to a successful NextGen® Healthcare training process for newly hired employees within your practice.  

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Topics: Community Health Center, NextGen Optimization