Re: Keeping the cutting edge list up to date

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Gordon: Just one idea would be to have Medfusion or another company/IT person creat the site. You and possibly a board for IMPs would set criteria to be included, ie minimum data set. Then divide the cost between those with links on the site. PS. I have a friend that hosts American Express Website. Much bigger than we are, but he might be able to point us to talented people to develop our site. "L. Gordon " wrote: We've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there. One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost? Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if

so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote: Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilymedicine.com). How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?) A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863

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'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!Come put yourself on the map, too!Here's a message from Seto:"I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of "Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ?" The downside is there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained manually. To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL into your browserhttp://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1 SetoSouth Pasadena, CAWe've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.  One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost?  Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilymedicine.com).  How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?)  A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863 

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Very cool ! Now I finally have something to rival my teen's

MySpace!

G

At 02:26 PM 7/27/2006, you wrote:

'Medical Micropractices' now has

a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!

Come put yourself on the map, too!

Here's a message from Seto:

" I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a

map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of

editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be

able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of

" Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ? " The downside is

there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained

manually.

To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL

into your browser

http://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1

Seto

South Pasadena, CA

We've struggled over time with

this issue.

The process at the moment is:

Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and

I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web

site.

It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out

about where we are.

On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.

One that would:

Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.

Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique

Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near them

I think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires

web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).

I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in

on the cost? Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to

post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?

Gordon

At 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:

Hi group,

I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and

it still has my old website (new is

www.pinnaclefamilym

edicine.com). How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up

to date?)

A. Eads,

M.D.

Pinnacle Family

Medicine, PLLC

phone

fax

P.O. Box

7275

Woodland Park,

CO 80863

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Also, if you're going to add yourself to the Frappr Group Map, it would be helpful if you entered your full practice address (if you want) into the location, rather than just the city and state. I'm envisioning this as a resource for patients to find us, too. Click on my marker for an example of what kind of info can be entered. SetoSouth Pasadena, CA'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!Come put yourself on the map, too!Here's a message from Seto:"I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of "Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ?" The downside is there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained manually. To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL into your browserhttp://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1 SetoSouth Pasadena, CAWe've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.  One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost?  Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilymedicine.com).  How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?)  A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863 

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Another cool thing you can do is link your MySpace to Frappr and map all your MySpace friends. You do have a MySpace, right Gordon? ;-) SetoSouth Pasadena, CAVery cool !  Now I finally have something to rival my teen's MySpace!GAt 02:26 PM 7/27/2006, you wrote:'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!Come put yourself on the map, too!Here's a message from Seto:"I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of "Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ?" The downside is there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained manually. To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL into your browserhttp://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1 SetoSouth Pasadena, CAWe've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.  One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost?  Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilym edicine.com).  How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?)  A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863 

[Guest guest]

Hey -

I wondered how you and your practice are, since we hadn't heard from

you in a while!

I thought a question involving the " cutting edge website " might bring

you out of the woodwork!.

[Guest guest]

So, Gordon - why aren't you on the map? (Or are you?)P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2 block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that when he saw you on the map.Also, if you're going to add yourself to the Frappr Group Map, it would be helpful if you entered your full practice address (if you want) into the location, rather than just the city and state. I'm envisioning this as a resource for patients to find us, too. Click on my marker for an example of what kind of info can be entered. SetoSouth Pasadena, CA'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!Come put yourself on the map, too!Here's a message from Seto:"I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of "Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ?" The downside is there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained manually. To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL into your browserhttp://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1 SetoSouth Pasadena, CAWe've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.  One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost?  Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilymedicine.com).  How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?)  A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863 

[Guest guest]

So, Gordon - why aren't you on the map? (Or are you?)P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2 block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that when he saw you on the map.Also, if you're going to add yourself to the Frappr Group Map, it would be helpful if you entered your full practice address (if you want) into the location, rather than just the city and state. I'm envisioning this as a resource for patients to find us, too. Click on my marker for an example of what kind of info can be entered. SetoSouth Pasadena, CA'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!Come put yourself on the map, too!Here's a message from Seto:"I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of "Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ?" The downside is there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained manually. To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL into your browserhttp://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1 SetoSouth Pasadena, CAWe've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.  One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost?  Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilymedicine.com).  How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?)  A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863 

[Guest guest]

So, Gordon - why aren't you on the map? (Or are you?)P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2 block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that when he saw you on the map.Also, if you're going to add yourself to the Frappr Group Map, it would be helpful if you entered your full practice address (if you want) into the location, rather than just the city and state. I'm envisioning this as a resource for patients to find us, too. Click on my marker for an example of what kind of info can be entered. SetoSouth Pasadena, CA'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see each other on a map!Come put yourself on the map, too!Here's a message from Seto:"I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of "Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ?" The downside is there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained manually. To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL into your browserhttp://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1 SetoSouth Pasadena, CAWe've struggled over time with this issue.The process at the moment is:Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web site.It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out about where we are.On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.  One that would:Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near themI think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in on the cost?  Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?GordonAt 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:Hi group, I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and it still has my old website (new is www.pinnaclefamilymedicine.com).  How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up to date?)  A. Eads, M.D.Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC phone faxP.O. Box 7275Woodland Park, CO 80863 

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,Gordon is there hiding behind . If you look on the list of members to the right of the map, you should see him listed (with a photo!). I'm sure your husband would hardly recognize the place now. Pasadena has been invaded by condo projects. When I look at maps like these, it makes the world seem not so big. Fortunately, I was just starting to map where everyone was located in a graphics program, so I'm glad I found this online service. It saved me a ton of time. Don't forget to type in your address, phone number, etc. if you want people to be able to use this map to find you. We're up to 7 people on the map so far.http://www.frappr.com/medicalmicropractices SetoSouth Pasadena, CASo, Gordon - why aren't you on the map? (Or are you?)P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2 block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that when he saw you on the map.

[Guest guest]

,Gordon is there hiding behind . If you look on the list of members to the right of the map, you should see him listed (with a photo!). I'm sure your husband would hardly recognize the place now. Pasadena has been invaded by condo projects. When I look at maps like these, it makes the world seem not so big. Fortunately, I was just starting to map where everyone was located in a graphics program, so I'm glad I found this online service. It saved me a ton of time. Don't forget to type in your address, phone number, etc. if you want people to be able to use this map to find you. We're up to 7 people on the map so far.http://www.frappr.com/medicalmicropractices SetoSouth Pasadena, CASo, Gordon - why aren't you on the map? (Or are you?)P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2 block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that when he saw you on the map.

[Guest guest]

,Gordon is there hiding behind . If you look on the list of members to the right of the map, you should see him listed (with a photo!). I'm sure your husband would hardly recognize the place now. Pasadena has been invaded by condo projects. When I look at maps like these, it makes the world seem not so big. Fortunately, I was just starting to map where everyone was located in a graphics program, so I'm glad I found this online service. It saved me a ton of time. Don't forget to type in your address, phone number, etc. if you want people to be able to use this map to find you. We're up to 7 people on the map so far.http://www.frappr.com/medicalmicropractices SetoSouth Pasadena, CASo, Gordon - why aren't you on the map? (Or are you?)P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2 block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that when he saw you on the map.

[Guest guest]

Hi and all,

I have been able to get to this listserve after a long gap--things

have been crazy, transitioning into my new practice. This map is

terrific! I've added myself.

--Padma

[Guest guest]

,Yes, I am still alive and kicking. My practice is holding steady but that's only because I've been closed to new patients for the past 2-3 months. I am only seeing about 20 patient/week but that is about all I can handle plus trying to catch up on the backlog of billing that I've let pile up since my practice opened. I do get calls from people wanting to join my practice (through word of mouth from satisfied patients), so I'm not worried that there won't be enough interest when I open back up to new patients in September. But I've decided it's better for me to get a better handle on the growth of my practice first before doing anything else. That's why I haven't been at anything with IMP lately (sorry, Gordon). I feel like I'd better take care of the store first. I also am embarrassed to admit that I can only handle 20 patients a week + their associated administrative stuff. At Kaiser I used to see 24+ patients/day. Plus I'm a procrastinator. I'd rather do "fun" stuff like set up an online map than what I'm supposed to do. But there is hope as I am planning to hire a part-time medical biller in September to help out. I think it will make a big difference as I will be able to grow my practice. I hope you and your practice are thriving!And to Don Ives, I'm sorry I haven't responded about SpringCharts, but I intend to write a review for you soon. The short version is: the best thing about it is the price and it allows me to use my Mac. The worse thing about it is it doesn't really save me any time in charting, but perhaps that's true of all EMRs.Back into the woodwork for now. SetoSouth Pasadena, CAHey -I wondered how you and your practice are, since we hadn't heard from you in a while!I thought a question involving the "cutting edge website" might bring you out of the woodwork!.

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Padma,Thanks for including your info on the Map. Don't forget to include your address and other contact info so patients can find you. This could be a useful marketing tool. When you get a chance, please give us an update on how your new practice is going. SetoSouth Pasadena, CAHi and all,I have been able to get to this listserve after a long gap--things have been crazy, transitioning into my new practice. This map is terrific! I've added myself. --Padma

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--

Good luck with your plans. My perspective from the list is that you have

all the smarts and the heart to make your IMP thrive.

Your words remind me of my first four months. But I'm still in the " fluid "

stage of the office and making adjustments every week to how I do things.

I'm solo-solo and now am seeing about 25 appts/week (about 250 pts

registered with me). I'm estimating about 3 hours/ day of administrative

stuff (phone/fax/scanning/notes/mail/billing/RelayHealth/cleaning

office/etc) but it's all broken into little pieces of time... then once or

twice a week I have a 2-3 hour burst of stuff to catch up with. I finally

got billing rolling and wow does it feel good to get the checks from

insurance! -- I'm shaping my habits with the imagery of how good that

feels (so the hassle of billing work is tolerable and procrastination

dissolves). I'm finding the office gets easier and easier to work as I

get into particular patterns, and once patients are in the EMR/QuickBooks.

Now I'm improving my voice recognition templates so that is going

smoother too.

.... overall, a big part of what I love about this model so far is that

whatever hassles do pop up, I have the attitude that I can improve it and

adjust. That there is no set " system " that is established by others, or

particular " rules " I am supposed to follow is not just psychologically

liberating it gives me fantastic potential to simply keep improving... not

by working harder like I'd have to do in my old office, but by adjusting

my thinking/habit/system/attitude, ie - " working smarter " . And once I do

that the improvement is sometimes instantaneous!

.... perhaps this whole IMP experience should be studied from a

psychological / sociological perspective???

Tim

> ,

> Yes, I am still alive and kicking. My practice is holding steady but

> that's only because I've been closed to new patients for the past 2-3

> months. I am only seeing about 20 patient/week but that is about all I

> can handle plus trying to catch up on the backlog of billing that I've

> let pile up since my practice opened. I do get calls from people

> wanting to join my practice (through word of mouth from satisfied

> patients), so I'm not worried that there won't be enough interest when

> I open back up to new patients in September. But I've decided it's

> better for me to get a better handle on the growth of my

> practice first before doing anything else. That's why I haven't been

> at anything with IMP lately (sorry, Gordon). I feel like I'd better

> take care of the store first. I also am embarrassed to admit that I

> can only handle 20 patients a week + their associated administrative

> stuff. At Kaiser I used to see 24+ patients/day. Plus I'm a

> procrastinator. I'd rather do " fun " stuff like set up an online map

> than what I'm supposed to do. But there is hope as I am planning to

> hire a part-time medical biller in September to help out. I think it

> will make a big difference as I will be able to grow my practice. I

> hope you and your practice are thriving!

>

> And to Don Ives, I'm sorry I haven't responded about SpringCharts, but

> I intend to write a review for you soon. The short version is: the

> best thing about it is the price and it allows me to use my Mac. The

> worse thing about it is it doesn't really save me any time in

> charting, but perhaps that's true of all EMRs.

>

> Back into the woodwork for now.

>

> Seto

> South Pasadena, CA

>

>

>

>> Hey -

>>

>> I wondered how you and your practice are, since we hadn't heard from

>> you in a while!

>> I thought a question involving the " cutting edge website " might bring

>> you out of the woodwork!.

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Outsourcing billing at a percentage of collections would help you now instead of bogging down on "hiring"

Just a thought...

Dr Matt Levin

Pittsburgh PA

FP solo since Dec 2004

Re: Keeping the cutting edge list up to date

,

Yes, I am still alive and kicking. My practice is holding steady but that's only because I've been closed to new patients for the past 2-3 months. I am only seeing about 20 patient/week but that is about all I can handle plus trying to catch up on the backlog of billing that I've let pile up since my practice opened. I do get calls from people wanting to join my practice (through word of mouth from satisfied patients), so I'm not worried that there won't be enough interest when I open back up to new patients in September. But I've decided it's better for me to get a better handle on the growth of my practice first before doing anything else. That's why I haven't been at anything with IMP lately (sorry, Gordon). I feel like I'd better take care of the store first. I also am embarrassed to admit that I can only handle 20 patients a week + their associated administrative stuff. At Kaiser I used to see 24+ patients/day. Plus I'm a procrastinator. I'd rather do "fun" stuff like set up an online map than what I'm supposed to do. But there is hope as I am planning to hire a part-time medical biller in September to help out. I think it will make a big difference as I will be able to grow my practice. I hope you and your practice are thriving!

And to Don Ives, I'm sorry I haven't responded about SpringCharts, but I intend to write a review for you soon. The short version is: the best thing about it is the price and it allows me to use my Mac. The worse thing about it is it doesn't really save me any time in charting, but perhaps that's true of all EMRs.

Back into the woodwork for now.

Seto

South Pasadena, CA

Hey -I wondered how you and your practice are, since we hadn't heard from you in a while!I thought a question involving the "cutting edge website" might bring you out of the woodwork!.

[Guest guest]

I'm there, but you have to zoom in a bit on Rochester due to the number

of IMPs up here.

G

At 10:41 PM 7/27/2006, you wrote:

So, Gordon - why aren't you on

the map? (Or are you?)

P.S., , my husband lived at the old, old, old former city hall 1/2

block north of Colorado on Fair Oaks, in the old days. He mentioned that

when he saw you on the map.

Also, if you're going to add

yourself to the Frappr Group Map, it would be helpful if you entered your

full practice address (if you want) into the location, rather than just

the city and state. I'm envisioning this as a resource for patients to

find us, too. Click on my marker for an example of what kind of info can

be entered..

Seto

South Pasadena, CA

'Medical Micropractices' now has a Group Map on Frappr so we can all see

each other on a map!

Come put yourself on the map, too!

Here's a message from Seto:

" I found this free website which allows you to add yourself to a

map. You have to register, but YOU would be in control of

editing/updating your own information. I thought it would be cool to be

able to see where we all are, plus it would help solve the problem of

" Does anyone know a good doctor near . . . . ? " The downside is

there is no tabular list of everyone, so that would need to be maintained

manually.

To see the 'Medical Micropractices' map, click below or paste the URL

into your browser

http://www.frappr.com/?a=widgetlandingg & gid=710046 & giv=1

Seto

South Pasadena, CA

We've struggled over time with

this issue.

The process at the moment is:

Someone (thanks Seto!) has put updates into an excel spreadsheet and

I've occasionally posted this update as a linked attachment from my web

site.

It is pretty rudimentary, but does serve the purpose of getting info out

about where we are.

On the other hand, I'd love to have a more robust engine out there.

One that would:

Allow us to post our own info and make changes when necessary.

Allow us to include a little bit about what we do that makes us unique

Allows consumers the ability to find an IMP near them

I think it is time for a searchable on line database, but this requires

web programming I cannot do (lack of skill).

I'll hire someone to do this, but would others be willing to help chip in

on the cost? Should I set it up so that each of us pays a fee to

post (and if so, what's reasonable?)?

Gordon

At 10:08 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:

Hi group,

I checked my info on the attachment Brady sent out, and

it still has my old website (new is

www.pinnaclefamilym

edicine.com). How do I update it? (or who is helping to keep it up

to date?)

A. Eads,

M.D.

Pinnacle Family

Medicine, PLLC

phone

fax

P.O. Box

7275

Woodland Park,

CO 80863

[Guest guest]

Hi Padma, Glad to hear from you. I remember your trouble with the group you were leaving, and wondered what they would do when they realized you weren't going to roll over and play dead. Things will be crazy while you set up, but it should work. Don't forget to take the time to learn how to follow the billing. If you learn that early you won't have to learn like me...a little too late. Joanne in Drain, OregonPadma.......

See the all-new, redesigned Yahoo.com. Check it out.

[Guest guest]

The map is fun to look at. I must have

missed something, because I tried to add myself, and it said ‘wrong code’

– I didn’t have a code to enter – what is it, please?

A. Eads, M.D.

Pinnacle Family Medicine, PLLC

phone fax

P.O.

Box 7275

Woodland

Park, CO 80863

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Padma

Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006

10:49 PM

To:

Subject:

Re: Keeping the cutting edge list up to date

Hi and all,

I have been able to get to this listserve after a long gap--things

have been crazy, transitioning into my new practice. This map is

terrific! I've added myself.

--Padma

[Guest guest]

Thanks, , I'll be waiting.In the meantime, does anyone have any experience with the EMR Comchart?  The recent advertisement now withstanding, I have been following its development over the last 2 years, and it does look like a program that would work well in a small practice, especially for a Mac.Lots of information on it at Comchart.com, but  I would love to hear from someone who uses it.Don Ives ,Yes, I am still alive and kicking. My practice is holding steady but that's only because I've been closed to new patients for the past 2-3 months. I am only seeing about 20 patient/week but that is about all I can handle plus trying to catch up on the backlog of billing that I've let pile up since my practice opened. I do get calls from people wanting to join my practice (through word of mouth from satisfied patients), so I'm not worried that there won't be enough interest when I open back up to new patients in September. But I've decided it's better for me to get a better handle on the growth of my practice first before doing anything else. That's why I haven't been at anything with IMP lately (sorry, Gordon). I feel like I'd better take care of the store first. I also am embarrassed to admit that I can only handle 20 patients a week + their associated administrative stuff. At Kaiser I used to see 24+ patients/day. Plus I'm a procrastinator. I'd rather do "fun" stuff like set up an online map than what I'm supposed to do. But there is hope as I am planning to hire a part-time medical biller in September to help out. I think it will make a big difference as I will be able to grow my practice. I hope you and your practice are thriving!And to Don Ives, I'm sorry I haven't responded about SpringCharts, but I intend to write a review for you soon. The short version is: the best thing about it is the price and it allows me to use my Mac. The worse thing about it is it doesn't really save me any time in charting, but perhaps that's true of all EMRs.Back into the woodwork for now. SetoSouth Pasadena, CAHey -I wondered how you and your practice are, since we hadn't heard from you in a while!I thought a question involving the "cutting edge website" might bring you out of the woodwork!.