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The NextGen product is written in Visual Basic and Visual C++ and uses MS SQL database and Active Domain. This implies an open architecture for custom developed extensions, such as integration adaptors and complex reports. The NextGen EMR enables the user to interact with the system through a portable, wireless workstation or a standard Windows based desktop computer. As the data is captured, it is relayed back to the database engine on a UNIX, Windows 2000/NT or Novell server. You can run the application on a locally hosted server; NextGen also has a corporate data center, which can act as a host for your data collection. NextGen has its own integrated word processing for creating/customizing letters and communication materials. The company is currently working on optional interface with Microsoft office.[3] NextGen EMR integrates with NextMD, which is the company’s patient-provider portal that facilitates effective electronic interactions between the patient and the practice. | The NextGen product is written in Visual Basic and Visual C++ and uses MS SQL database and Active Domain. This implies an open architecture for custom developed extensions, such as integration adaptors and complex reports. The NextGen EMR enables the user to interact with the system through a portable, wireless workstation or a standard Windows based desktop computer. As the data is captured, it is relayed back to the database engine on a UNIX, Windows 2000/NT or Novell server. You can run the application on a locally hosted server; NextGen also has a corporate data center, which can act as a host for your data collection. NextGen has its own integrated word processing for creating/customizing letters and communication materials. The company is currently working on optional interface with Microsoft office.[3] NextGen EMR integrates with NextMD, which is the company’s patient-provider portal that facilitates effective electronic interactions between the patient and the practice. | ||
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==Products and services NextGen Healthcare's products include:== | ==Products and services NextGen Healthcare's products include:== | ||
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==REFERENCES== | ==REFERENCES== | ||
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# http://www.theprogressivephysician.com/reviews/product-review-nextgen-emr.html | # http://www.theprogressivephysician.com/reviews/product-review-nextgen-emr.html | ||
| + | # https://bridge.nextgen.com/cdn/media_assets/pdf/NextGen_Cancer%20Registry_%20FINAl%208-26-14.pdf | ||
Revision as of 22:47, 6 September 2014
NextGen Health Information Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc, one of the leading developers and providers of computer-based practice management and electronic health records systems for medical and dental group practices. It is an American software company headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA.[1]
NextGen EMR by NextGen Health Information Systems is a versatile, multi-module system that can be used to automate a practice's workflow no matter what size or specialty. This system gives you all the tools in one application to maintain your practice's patient information and streamlines workflow by offering 24 specialty templates which come pre-loaded with detailed options for documenting the patient's histories, procedures and assessments. NextGen EMR gives you all the applications needed to run the daily operations of your facility from scheduling to billing. [3]. Since 2004 NextGen EHR is used by many small-large sized practices and hospitals, community health mainly Government and non-profit sector.
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HISTORY
In 1994, Clinitec was formed by Pat Cline and Bryan Rosenberger to sell software for converting paper medical records into electronic medical records. Clinitec was purchased by QSI in 1996. Irvine, CA-based Quality Systems, Inc. (QSI) – specialized in dental software was formed in 1973. In 1997, QSI merged with Micromed, which provided front- and back-office practice management software. In 2001, QSI combined Clinitec and Micromed to create NextGen Healthcare Information Systems. In 2008, NextGen Healthcare then acquired HSI of St. Louis, Missouri, and Practice Management Partners of Hunt Valley, Maryland, to expand its billing services and revenue cycle consulting division.[2]In 2009, NextGen Healthcare updated the name of its electronic medical record system from NextGen EMR to NextGen EHR.
In February 2010, QSI entered into an agreement to acquire Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and announced it would be integrated with the assets of Sphere Health Systems, Inc., which were acquired by QSI in August 2009. Both software and services companies for the inpatient market would become part of NextGen Healthcare.
SOFTWARE DETAILS
The NextGen product is written in Visual Basic and Visual C++ and uses MS SQL database and Active Domain. This implies an open architecture for custom developed extensions, such as integration adaptors and complex reports. The NextGen EMR enables the user to interact with the system through a portable, wireless workstation or a standard Windows based desktop computer. As the data is captured, it is relayed back to the database engine on a UNIX, Windows 2000/NT or Novell server. You can run the application on a locally hosted server; NextGen also has a corporate data center, which can act as a host for your data collection. NextGen has its own integrated word processing for creating/customizing letters and communication materials. The company is currently working on optional interface with Microsoft office.[3] NextGen EMR integrates with NextMD, which is the company’s patient-provider portal that facilitates effective electronic interactions between the patient and the practice.
As of August 2014, NextGen® Ambulatory EHR version 5.8.1 is compliant with the ONC 2014 Edition criteria for certification measures 170.314(f)(5), Cancer Case Information, and 170.314(f)(6), Transmission to Cancer Registries, both in the Ambulatory setting, in accordance with the applicable Eligible certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Products and services NextGen Healthcare's products include:
- NextGen Ambulatory EHR (Electronic Health Record)
- NextGen Practice Management
- NextGen Inpatient Clinicals
- NextGen Inpatient Financials
- NextGen Patient Portal
- NextGen Health Information Exchange (HIE)
- NextGen Health Quality Measures
NextGen Healthcare's services include:
- Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
- NextGen EDI Services
- NextGuard Data Protection
CCHIT Certified Products
- NextGen Healthcare NextGen Ambulatory EHR 5.6
Fully Certified Ambulatory 2011 Eligible Provider Complete EHR 2011/2012
- NextGen Healthcare NextGen Inpatient Clinicals 2.4
Pre-Market Inpatient 2011 Hospital Complete EHR 2011/2012
- NextGen Healthcare NextGen Inpatient Clinicals 2.3
Fully Certified Inpatient 2008
- As of August 2014, NextGen® Ambulatory EHR version 5.8.1 is compliant with the ONC 2014 Edition criteria for certification measures 170.314(f)(5), Cancer Case Information, and 170.314(f)(6), Transmission to Cancer Registries, both in the Ambulatory setting, in accordance with the applicable Eligible certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). [4]
