www.southerncaliforniaphysician.com You’re in Venice, Italy. It’s 6 a.m., and you’re going to the airport for your flight home. You suddenly realize you don’t have Euros for the water taxi! Not to worry. An ATM is one block away. With nothing but your credit card and your PIN number, you retrieve the cash you need in seconds. And you are comforted by the knowledge that your transaction will be accurately recorded in dollars on your next bank statement. Somehow, for years now, the banking industry has been able to link thousands of banks and hundreds of thousands of ATM's in more than 100 countries, and utilize dozens of currencies.
Throughout the world, the banking industry delivers a variety of financial services to its customers with speed, privacy and accuracy. Contrast the advanced banking industry with the technology-challenged healthcare field. Healthcare has been slow to embrace computer technology to support its business functions. As a result, many aspects of healthcare administration are inefficient, costly and paper-intensive. Nationally, it is estimated that less than 40 percent of claims are filed electronically.Yet paper claims submission is slow, labor intensive and fraught with opportunity for error. Physicians often hear weeks later that their claim was never received by the payor, or that the claim could not be processed because key information was missing or incorrect. Today, the healthcare industry is finally moving toward more efficient electronic data processing. A significant spur to this effort has been the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. HIPAA, by defining and enforcing consistent standards with respect to security, efficiency and quality, has virtually forced the healthcare industry to embrace computer technology. And while the HIPAA requirements have been a major hurdle for many physicians, the needed standardization will undoubtedly lead to lower administrative costs and higher quality. HIPAA, and the inaccuracy and inefficiency of paper systems have led many physicians to evaluate a variety of new and powerful electronic systems. They have found that these systems have improved greatly and are often Web-based, which eliminates the need for capital expenditure or large overhead expenses. What would an ideal practice management system look like? It should have the following features:
Web-based, so expensive software and equipment does not need to be purchased or leased. Electronic billing capability, enabling the physician to eliminate costly outside billing services and clearinghouse functions. Daily reports that confirm receipt of claims by the payor and identify claims that need to be corrected. Explanation of benefits transmitted electronically to the physician and payment deposited directly into the physician’s checking account. User-friendly calendar for electronic appointment scheduling by patients and office staff. Electronic charting of patient’s vital signs, medications, allergies and other pertinent visit information and the capability to upload pathology reports and selective images, such as X-rays or digital pictures directly to the patient’s e-chart.
Surprisingly, this level of high-tech practice support already exists. There are several systems on the market that provide front-end office support as well as electronic billing. One such system is Macro Doctor, which is a Web-based system that incorporates all of the above features. You can obtain more information about Macro Doctor from Sean Graff, vice president, at 888/726-6500. Physicians, it’s time to follow the example of the banking industry and seek computer solutions for your practice management needs. Computer technology will reduce your practice overhead and improve the efficiency and quality of your practice. Then, the next time you’re in Venice, you can stop by an Internet café and find out what happened that day in your medical practice. Kuklierus is the CEO of the Los Angeles Foundation for Medical Care. She can be reached at 714/385-1822 or annk2@earthlink.net.
Medicare Part B AK, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington & Wyoming select Macro Doctor for Transaction and Connectivity Services Direct connection to expand connectivity and increase electronic transaction volumes
Richmond, VA (September 29, 2005)— Macro Doctor LLC., a fast-growing provider of Internet-based financial transaction processing solutions for healthcare providers, hospitals and payers, today announced that Medicare has selected Macro Doctor as one of its transaction processing partners. Macro Doctor, who’s offering combine complete clearinghouse services with Medical Practice Management, EMR and related hospital, practice and individual provider solutions, will provide Medicare with extended connectivity and increased electronic transaction volumes. Macro Doctor’s Internet-based processing solutions fits well with Medicare’s goal of increasing efficiency in connecting to healthcare professional to electronic transactions. . “The savings that can be achieved, in reducing billing cycles and eliminating lost claims are significant,” says Macro Doctor’s CEO Wayne Bryan. “By improving the quality of claims submitted there are real advantages for Medicare as well. We are enthusiastic about leveraging this new relationship to bring increased value to our clients” About Medicare In 1965, the Social Security Act established both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare was a responsibility of the Social Security Administration (SSA), while Federal assistance to the State Medicaid programs was administered by the Social and Rehabilitation Service (SRS). SSA and SRS were agencies in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare(HEW). In 1977, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) was created under HEW to effectively coordinate Medicare and Medicaid. In 1980 HEW was divided into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2001, HCFA was renamed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Read more about Medicare. For more information, visit www.macrodoctor.com. For Additional Information Contact: Peter McElhinney 804/726-6500 information@macrodoctor.com
UnitedHealthcare Selects Macro Doctor for Transaction and Connectivity Services Direct connection between Macro Doctor provider customers and UnitedHealthcare to expand connectivity and increase electronic transaction volumes
Richmond, VA (April 13, 2004)— Macro Doctor LLC., a fast-growing provider of Internet-based financial transaction processing solutions for healthcare providers, hospitals and payers, today announced that UnitedHealthcare has selected Macro Doctor as one of its transaction processing partners. Macro Doctor, who’s offering combine complete clearinghouse services with Medical Practice Management, EMR and related hospital, practice and individual provider solutions, will provide UnitedHealthcare with extended connectivity and increased electronic transaction volumes. Macro Doctor’s Internet-based processing solutions fits well with UnitedHealthcare’s goal of converting healthcare professional to electronic transactions. . “The savings that can be achieved, in reducing billing cycles and eliminating lost claims are significant,” says Macro Doctor’s CEO Wayne Bryan. “By improving the quality of claims submitted there are real advantages for payers like UnitedHealthcare as well. We are enthusiastic about leveraging this new relationship to bring increased value to our clients” About UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare organizes, supports and facilitates access to health and well-being services and information for small and mid-sized employers and individuals through network-based benefit offerings. UnitedHealthcare is part of UnitedHealth Group (www.unitedhealthgroup.com) which provides a broad spectrum of resources and services to help people achieve improved health and well-being through all stages of life. UnitedHealth Group is organized into six businesses: UnitedHealthcare, Uniprise, Ovations, Specialized Care Services, Ingenix and Unimerica. For more information, visit www.uhc.com.
About Macro Doctor Macro doctor is a leading provider of Internet-based medical financial solutions for healthcare providers, hospitals and payers. The company’s combination of web-based practice management and related systems and full clearinghouse capabilities provides a single point solution to its customers medical billing needs. The company’s component-based approach allows clients of all sizes and levels of sophistication to integrate mix-and-match, best of breed solutions for their specific business requirements. For more information, visit www.macrodoctor.com.
Anthem and Macro Doctor partner for Clearinghouse Transaction Services Direct connection between Macro Doctor’s provider customers and Anthem to expand connectivity and increase electronic transaction volumes
Richmond, VA (August 17, 2004)— Macro Doctor LLC., a fast-growing provider of Internet-based financial transaction processing solutions for healthcare providers, hospitals and payers, today announced that Anthem has selected Macro Doctor as one of its transaction processing partners. Macro Doctor, who’s offering combine complete clearinghouse services with Medical Practice Management, EMR and related hospital, practice and individual provider solutions, will provide Anthem with extended connectivity and increased electronic transaction volumes. Macro Doctor’s Internet-based processing solutions fits well with Anthem’s goal of converting healthcare professional to electronic transactions. . “Anthem is a technology innovator,” says Macro Doctor’s CEO Wayne Bryan. “And we are confident that working together we can provide increased value to our clients”
About Anthem Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP). WellPoint, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and serves its members as the Blue Cross licensee for California; the Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.), Wisconsin; and through HealthLink and UniCare. Additional information about WellPoint is available at www.wellpoint.com
Humana/Availity and Macro Doctor combine resourses for Transaction and Connectivity Services Direct connection between Macro Doctor’s provider customers and Humana to expand connectivity and increase electronic transaction volumes
Richmond, VA (August 17, 2004)— Macro Doctor LLC., a fast-growing provider of Internet-based financial transaction processing solutions for healthcare providers, hospitals and payers, today announced that Humana’s Availity has selected Macro Doctor as one of its transaction processing partners. Macro Doctor, who’s offering combine complete clearinghouse services with Medical Practice Management, EMR and related hospital, practice and individual provider solutions, will provide Humana with extended connectivity and increased electronic transaction volumes. Macro Doctor’s Internet-based processing solutions fits well with Humana’s goal of converting healthcare professional to electronic transactions. . “Humana’s reach and reputation are significant for us,” says Macro Doctor’s CEO Wayne Bryan. “And we are confident that working together we can provide increased value to our clients” About Humana Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 6.6 million medical members located primarily in 18 states and Puerto Rico. Humana offers coordinated health insurance to individuals and families through Internet-based plans called the HumanaOne Plans. Humana's individual health insurance plans, offers consumers lasting value thanks to Humana's experience, nationwide presence, and ability to secure cost-saving discounts. HumanaOne health insurance plans are designed to provide the kind of flexible, reliable coverage that health insurance consumers are seeking, plus many of the features usually found only in group health insurance plans. Those with Humana health insurance coverage have access to hundreds of thousands of doctors across the nation. In fact, Humana's ChoiceCare Network includes more than 320,000 physicians and ancillary care providers in 50 states and the District of Columbia, serving 1.3 million Humana Health Insurance PPO members. For more information, visit www.macrodoctor.com . For Additional Information Contact: Peter McElhinney 804/726-6500 information@macrodoctor.com
Medicare Part B Virginia, Texas, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia Selects Macro Doctor for Transaction and Connectivity Services Direct connection to expand connectivity and increase electronic transaction volumes
Richmond, VA (April 15, 2004)— Macro Doctor LLC., a fast-growing provider of Internet-based financial transaction processing solutions for healthcare providers, hospitals and payers, today announced that Medicare has selected Macro Doctor as one of its transaction processing partners. Macro Doctor, who’s offering combine complete clearinghouse services with Medical Practice Management, EMR and related hospital, practice and individual provider solutions, will provide Medicare with extended connectivity and increased electronic transaction volumes. Macro Doctor’s Internet-based processing solutions fits well with Medicare’s goal of increasing efficiency in connecting to healthcare professional to electronic transactions. . “The savings that can be achieved, in reducing billing cycles and eliminating lost claims are significant,” says Macro Doctor’s CEO Wayne Bryan. “By improving the quality of claims submitted there are real advantages for Medicare as well. We are enthusiastic about leveraging this new relationship to bring increased value to our clients” About Medicare In 1965, the Social Security Act established both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare was a responsibility of the Social Security Administration (SSA), while Federal assistance to the State Medicaid programs was administered by the Social and Rehabilitation Service (SRS). SSA and SRS were agencies in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare(HEW). In 1977, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) was created under HEW to effectively coordinate Medicare and Medicaid. In 1980 HEW was divided into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2001, HCFA was renamed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Read more about Medicare. For more information, visit www.macrodoctor.com. For Additional Information Contact: Peter McElhinney 804/726-6500 information@macrodoctor.com
Macro Doctor daily web site traffic up 186%, to 15 per million usersAugust 8, 2004 Thursday: Macro Doctor.com, one of the most popular web sites on the internet, reached a ranking of “48,390 most visited sites on the web”, according to Alexa, Inc an Amazon.com company. Up 186% based on a three month average, is quite spectacular in today’s environment, said Susan McAllister, VP public relations. We could not be happier with the response we are receiving from the public and professional world. “Build it, and if they like it, they will come”
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