CureMD
CureMD is a preeminent provider of cloud based EHR,practice management, and revenue cycle management services to revamp the administrative and clinical operation of the healthcare organizations. It is certified by CCHIT in supporting physician and medical practices during 2011.
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History
CureMD was founded by Bill Hashmat along with his colleagues in 1997. Its headquarters is based in New York but has growing operations in other countries including the United States, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. [1] CureMD Corporation was selected by Cuidamed, the leading HMO in Venezuela, for improving the health delivery operations in the region. This made CureMD to be one of the first US based Practice Resource Systems selected for implementation by a leading HMO in South America. They also have support and R&D centers in South Asia.
Solutions
CureMD’s goal is to offer “Adaptable, accessible and affordable technology for every provider." [2] CureMD is also noted to have more than 500 care delivery networks already in place. Some of their clients include: The Mass Mutual Insurance Company, Atlantis Health Plan, European Medical Center (Ukraine) and Cuidamed (South America). [2] CureMD provides an all-in-one solution which is cloud based platform that integrates EHR with practice management ,patient portal, and iPadapp for the health care providers.It contains[3]:
- Certified EHR
- Practice Management
- Patient Portal
- Medical Billing Services
- Population Health
- Avalon-EHR for iPad
The EMR is browser based and meets meaningful use criteria. Besides back office management, revenue cycle management, and front desk management solutions are also provided by the company. The company also provides healthcare BPO, cure consulting, data migration and integration services.
Technical Specifications
The software is built on Microsoft DNA platform, and operates as a client server, internet-based as well as on mobile-based application.
Version
CureMD 10g
CureMD’s 10g is the next version of cureMD EHR which consists of new user interface,enhanced workflows, and improved functionality.It is also compliant in accordance with ONC guidelines.It was launched in May,2014[4].
Updates
DrFirst
CureMD has selected "DrFirst" system to provide controlled substance e-prescribing (EPCS) capability to CureMD users. The version that will be added and selected is "DrFirst’s EPCS GoldSM 2.0" controlled substance e-prescribing functionality. CureMD is dedicated to efforts to help providers nationwide curtail the epidemic of prescription drug abuse in the United States.[5] DrFirst system provides security and reliability in medication management, medication adherence, and secure communication and collaboration.[5] With this new system integration CureMD will enable providers to send controlled substance scripts electronically easier.
Intelligent claim scrubber
CureMd has released a system tool “Intelligent claim scrubber” which helps medical proffesionals to analyze more complete and accurate information of claims before final submission for reimbursement.Claim scrubbing is the process carried out to check,edit, and correct any mistakes in the claims before it is submitted for reimbursement.CureMD’s intelligent claim scrubber basically uses predesigned algorythm to cross check and analyze data points on the documents such as name,valid date of birth,insurance information,ICD and CPT codes,date of service etc.Claim scrubber identifies any disparities and illogical combination using CMS(Center for medicaid and medicare services), and insurance rules.Cure MD’s inteligent claim scrubber currently support more than 2500 insurance policy format[6].
Cardio risk assesment technology
CureMD launched non invasive cardio risk assesment technology for its client.This application is integrated with EHR.This technology will help healthcare providers to measure pulse wave velocity,vascular elasticity, and stiffness using non invasive finger probe in less than 5 mintues.It will benefit patients suffering from cardiovascular disease,diabetes,genetic arterial disease for its rapid assessmnet of arterial system and its condition[7].
References
- ↑ Company Overview of CureMD Corporation http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=38617458
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Klas CureMD http://www.klasresearch.com/Vendor/745
- ↑ CureMD all-in-one http://www.curemd.com/all-in-one.asp
- ↑ CureMD 10g version http://www.curemd.com/News/CureMD-Launches-10g-The-Most-Powerful-EHR-yet.asp
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 selects drfirst for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (epcs). (2014, December 02). Retrieved from http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141202006219/en/CureMD-Selects-DrFirst-Electronic-Prescribing-Controlled-Substances
- ↑ CureMD Intelligent claim scrubber. http://www.curemd.com/News/CureMD-Launches-Intelligent-Claim-Scrubber.asp
- ↑ Cardio risk assesment technology. http://www.curemd.com/News-detail.asp?News_ID=165
