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RE SOAPware database, audits for Medicare

"Huge" --

1) I didn't put scanned documents into my SOAPware so my database for every note since 2004 on about 1300 pts is about 550megs. I was not very sure about my needs and ability to scan all my incoming consultations, labs, radiology (local hospital has a labs, radiology, H & P etc available on line) NOT integrated), but still was worried about the storage. I'll be uploading or at least converting as I go, don't expect horrible costs.

2) Going forward, I'll be uploading all incoming correspondence and be able to review labs, radiology, etc as tasks -- this will improve my efficiency.

3) SOAPware is privately held by a doc who has been doing this for about 20 years. When I looked at the cost and headache of maintaining a server, at least $15k and my own computer skills, this was the way I thought best. Sure there's possibly some risk -- so I print out all my notes (I could print them to pdf and hold them as well), but eventually would expect not to do this. I'll scan in (or capture incoming faxes) other information for my review to tighten things up a bit. I'll hold the original in paper at least for awhile OR just transfer to pdf.

I suspect that the illusion of stability of EMR access by running your own server is just that, as older versions would require your maintaining that old server.

RE Audits.

Only going back 2 years, so of course I will keep that readily available, good point.

Matt in Western PA

Solo since 2004

SOAPware user since 1997, upgrading to MU ASP version (finally) first part of year

Re: Medicare Take Backs

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