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LeonardoMD Partners with MedAppz to Provide Web-Based CCHIT-Certified Electronic Health Record

By Nathan Shepard, LeonardoMD Marketing
January 19, 2010 - SAN DIEGO, CA - LeonardoMD is pleased to announce that it has partnered with MedAppz to offer an industry-leading web-based electronic health record to complement LeonardoMD’s premier web-based practice management system.

The CCHIT-certified MedAppz iSuite is a comprehensive system that allows ambulatory care practices to securely chart patient information, write prescriptions, and automatically generate claims while utilizing the compelling Software as a Service (SaaS) Web delivery model. MedAppz enables healthcare providers to fully manage, utilize, and access patient information by bridging the information access gap between providers, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. The MedAppz iSuite is currently used in more than 500 clinics across the nation.

The MedAppz iSuite will be incorporated into LeonardoMD web-based practice management software, which is primarily focused on streamlining the flow of patients through the medical office, automating administrative tasks, accelerating claim submission and payment, and eliminating claim filing errors and rejections. The addition of the MedAppz iSuite is designed to uniquely optimize each doctor’s clinical documentation workflow with the same commitment to quality and efficiency with which LeonardoMD software has streamlined practice management.

Regarding the partnership with LeonardoMD, Brian Lichtlin, CEO of MedAppz, said, "MedAppz is thrilled to work with LeonardoMD in putting together a ‘best of breed’ EHR for LeonardoMD customers, which will not only accelerate the adoption of EHRs (electronic health records) among physicians, but will also improve the quality of patient care. For years we've been at the forefront of EHR technology, and it's exciting to have the chance to work with LeonardoMD to drive down practice management costs and help healthcare professionals serve patients faster and more reliably."

Ralph Holmes, CEO of LeonardoMD, stated, "Our goal at LeonardoMD is to provide our members with the most powerful and efficient tools for practice management and EMR (electronic medical records) while fully leveraging the flexibility and convenience of software contained in the web browser. We could not have found a partner better suited to this purpose than MedAppz, and we are excited to jointly produce the highest standard of premier web-based EHR and practice management software.”

For more detailed information about the new features, including screen shots and demonstration videos, visit the LeonardoMD EMR website.

About LeonardoMD (www.leonardomd.com): LeonardoMD is a leading provider of premier web-based medical practice management software and electronic medical records (EMR) to thousands of physicians, billing services, and medical providers in every major medical specialty. The LeonardoMD software as a service (SAAS) suite of applications is delivered over the web through an Internet browser to eliminate the traditional investment required for servers and IT staff. LeonardoMD’s products are designed to automate every step of the revenue cycle and patient care. Founded in 2000, LeonardoMD is headquartered in San Diego, CA . To learn more about LeonardoMD, please visit www.leonardomd.com.

About MedAppz (www.medappz.com): Based in Wichita, KS and Naples, FL, MedAppz is the industry leader in CCHIT certified, web-based Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) applications and practice management/billing solutions for the ambulatory healthcare market. MedAppz’s software solutions simplify clinic management, cut costs, reduce risk, and ultimately improve patient care. www.MedAppz.com

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LeonardoMD Featured in New Book on Healthcare Reform

By Nathan Shepard, LeonardoMD Marketing
August 31, 2009 - KENT, OH - In his new book, "Anathema! America's War on Medicine," Dr. Michael Pryce, long-time user and enthusiast of LeonardoMD software, reviews the past 4 decades of the history of the American Medical Care System and outlines a new plan to improve quality of service while reducing cost.

Overview: There has been a War on America’s Medical Care System for the past 4 decades. Forces in the private sector and the public sector which are well funded and organized have systematically destroyed the American Health Care System. In 1971, health care in America cost $356 per person per year and was ranked Number 1 in the world. Nearly 4 decades later, the cost has skyrocketed to nearly 20 times the cost at $6,675 per person and is ranked last when compared to other industrialized nations. In addition, Americans have the most expensive care in the world in return for the fewest services. Low reimbursements and a burdensome liability system with huge malpractice insurance costs are driving American doctors out of business in record numbers. This book introduces a radical new plan in 3 steps to bring America into line with the rest of the industrialized world with regard to cost, availability and quality of service. It introduces a new liability system that does not forfeit protection for injured patients. It eliminates the Medicare system and puts all 300 million Americans on one affordable system at about 1/5th the present cost with complete health care.

About the Author: Michael Pryce MD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with nearly 35 years of service in the American Health Care System. He lives in Ohio, was educated at the University of Akron, Wake Forest University Medical School, Akron General Medical Center in Orthopaedic Surgery and Loma Linda University in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He holds a US Patent, is an avid woodworker, is an Instrument rated Private Pilot and is the President of a Regional Airport Authority. He is married to Jo Ellen Pryce and has two daughters both trained in the entertainment industry living in New York City.

For more details about the book, or to purchase your copy, click here:
Anathema! America's War on Medicine

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National Webinar: Top 10 Ways to Improve Collections

Presented by GreenFlag by Transworld Systems
November 18, 2008 - HOUSTON, TX - LeonandoMD invites you to learn more about how you can improve the cash flow for your practice by viewing The Top 10 Ways to Improve Collections webinar recorded Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

Our colleagues at Transworld Systems, Inc. serve over 20,000 medical professionals nationwide from over 100 locations, and they share these proven collection methods during a webinar featuring one of their National Medical/Healthcare Industry Consultants, Ms. Tracy Spears.

Tracy Spears is the National Consultant, Medical/Healthcare Industry and Director - Association Business Development for GreenFlag Profit Recovery by Transworld Systems, an MGMA AdminiServe Partner. She has been consulting with Transworld for two decades, has served as national director of training for the company, and is currently a Regional Director in Tulsa, OK. She wrote the article, "Top Ten Ways to Improve Collections" for MGMA's Connexion Magazine Nov/Dec 2005 edition and also presented an MGMA member Web-cast for MGMA members in 2006 and again in April 2008. Tracy has also written articles in The Journal of Medical Practice Management.

View the recorded version of the webinar here: Top 10 Ways to Improve Collections

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Medical Reimbursement Consultants, Inc. selects LeonardoMD for Web-based Medical Billing

By Nathan Shepard, LeonardoMD Marketing
October 28, 2008 - KOKOMO, IN - LeonardoMD is pleased to announce that Medical Reimbursement Consultants (MRC) has selected and implemented the LeonardoMD Web-based practice management software to automate their high-volume medical billing service.

Regarding their software selection process, Taunya Andrews of MRC said, "We were looking for an application that minimized data entry by retaining as much repetitive claim information as possible. We wanted an internet-based, secure application that was HIPAA compliant. Finding someone who would work with our other vendors was also important to us. Another key element was the ability to separate financial locations within each database."

Ms. Andrews described MRC’s experience with LeonardoMD by saying, "We have had good results with the software and our customers love it whether they are using just scheduling or doing their own data entry. Our billing staff thinks it is fantastic. We have some part-time billers that work on systems other than ours. They also believe that LeonardoMD is a much better application than [the systems] they use at other work sites. The ability to design code sets, user defined adjustment codes and the modification logs are just a few of the features we believe brings something extra to the software."

“LeonardoMD has met the needs of our medical billing business. We are pleased to have found such a cooperative vendor who enables us to meet obligations to our customers. The medical providers depend on us to do their medical billing as efficiently as possible. LeonardoMD is an important part of our business.”

Regarding the implementation process with LeonardoMD, Kim Allbaugh, president of MRC, said, "We were able to implement fourteen databases with thirty-nine providers within a six week period. Our office staff and the [medical practice] staff members were trained within the same six week period. We needed data file conversion for ten of the fourteen clients. These conversions were completed within a four week period, which was excellent given the amount of data and unusual opportunities that presented themselves during the conversion exercise. In all areas of implementation, training, support, conversion and electronic billing, we are very pleased with our outcome."

Dustin Carter, Director of Customer Relations at LeonardoMD, commented, "We could not be more pleased with MRC’s experience with LeonardoMD. We are excited to see tremendous growth among our member billing services, and we take pride in working with MRC to continue the expansion of their business in the future."

About LeonardoMD: LeonardoMD is a leading provider of web-based medical practice management software and electronic medical records (EMR) to thousands of physicians, medical billing services, and medical providers in every major medical specialty. The LeonardoMD software as a service (SAAS) suite of applications is delivered over the web through an Internet browser to eliminate the traditional investment required for servers and IT staff. LeonardoMD’s products are designed to automate every step of the revenue cycle and patient care. Founded in 2000, LeonardoMD is headquartered in San Diego, CA. To learn more about LeonardoMD, please visit www.leonardomd.com.

About MRC: Medical Reimbursement Consultants, Inc. is a professional medical billing service for primary and specialty care providers. It is our mission to provide the physician office with appropriate audit trails, submission of clean claims and maximum reimbursement according to the service rendered. We are available to serve providers of general practice, family practice, OB/GYN, pediatrics, physical therapy, chiropractic, urgent care, internal medicine, podiatry, pulmonary, neurology and neuropsychology. We hire only experienced staff including Certified Professional Coders. Contact us at (877) 852-9255 or email kim@mrcbilling.com. Our web site is www.mrcbilling.com.

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Vendors Collaborate to Speed Up Collection Process

By Eric Wicklund, Managing Editor, Healthcare Finance News
January 8, 2008 - SANTA ROSA, CA - Medical practices having problems with slow-paying customers or insurance collections might be advised to try a new solution that promises to speed up the process.

Transworld Systems, Inc., a provider of profit recovery solutions, is teaming up with LeonardoMD, a San Diego-based provider of Web-based practice management and clinical software solutions, to create a program to improve collections.

Transworld's GreenFlag Profit Recovery service will now be offered to LeonardoMD clients at preferred pricing.

The new interface being offered in the collaboration allows medical clinics to flag delinquent accounts, thereby sending them immediately to Transworld Systems, which handles the collections. As an option, clinics can also set up parameters for collections, establishing dates and even amounts, before sending the accounts on to Transworld.

"As insurance carriers continue to cut reimbursement and make it increasingly difficult for medical practices to thrive, forward-thinking practices are turning to new solutions to fight back," said Kyle Palla, vice president of business development for LeonardoMD. "The collaboration between LeonardoMD and Transworld Systems enables practices to streamline their collections efforts at a critical time in the revenue cycle. The LeonardoMD Web-based practice management software and EMR (electronic medical records) eliminates the IT hassles typically associated with medical collections."

"LeonardoMD's interface with our GreenFlag service provides mutual clients with an easy-to-use technology that will streamline their operations as well as allow them to focus on what they do best – providing quality medical care," added Ken Eissing, senior vice president and general manager of Transworld Systems.

One mutual client, the Gastroenterology Diagnostic Clinic in Pasadena, Texas, reported good results in using the new interface, according to a press release provided by the two companies.

"The software interface was easy to set up," said Becky Frias, a clinic employee. "Now that it's up and running, I don't have to spend hours entering the data. To be honest, I'm surprised at the vast improvement in both patient and insurance collections."

Transworld Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Outsourcing Solutions, Inc., is based in Santa Rosa, Calif. and reports collections of $2.4 billion from more than 60,000 clients over the past five years. LeonardoMD was founded in 2000 and lists thousands of clients across the United States.

Source: Healthcare Finance News, PDF

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LeonardoMD Collaborates with Collections Agency Transworld Systems to Provide Fully-Integrated Solution

January 8, 2008 – SANTA ROSA, CA, and SAN DIEGO, CA – Transworld Systems Inc., the industry leader in profit recovery, and LeonardoMD, Inc., a premier provider of web-native practice management and clinical software, recently collaborated to offer medical practices a completely integrated solution to streamline the collections process for slow-paying patient accounts and insurance resolution. LeonardoMD selected Transworld as the collection agency to offer its collections service, GreenFlagSM Profit Recovery, to all LeonardoMD clients at preferred pricing.

This is an ideal collaboration because not only are both our innovative services web-based, but we both share a commitment to superior customer service,” said Ken Eissing, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Transworld Systems Inc.  “LeonardoMD’s interface with our GreenFlag service provides mutual clients with an easy-to-use technology that will streamline their operations as well as allow them to focus on what they do best – providing quality medical care.”

The seamless GreenFlag / LeonardoMD interface minimizes internal efforts and reduces billing costs, subsequently increasing practices’ cash flow. Practices have two options in order to transfer their delinquent accounts to Transworld Systems to handle the collections – they can flag them and send them over with a few mouse clicks, or they can establish pre-determined parameters for when collections are to begin, and the system will automatically send them over to Transworld Systems.

"We’ve seen tremendous results and saved time in the process,” said mutual client Becky Frias of Gastroenterology Diagnostic Clinic in Pasadena, TX .  “The software interface was easy to set up due to the excellent support we receive from LeonardoMD.  Now that it’s up and running, I don’t have to spend hours entering the data. To be honest, I’m surprised at the vast improvement in both patient and insurance collections.”

Transworld Systems also provides the impact of third-party intervention, while preserving valued patient relationships.  Transworld Systems has extensive experience in the healthcare industry and has been an MGMA® (Medical Group Management Association) AdminiServe® Partner (AdminiServe is the branded name for the association’s preferred supplier network.) since 1998.  Transworld also recently attained the coveted Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Peer Review designation.

“As insurance carriers continue to cut reimbursement and make it increasingly difficult for medical practices to thrive, forward-thinking practices are turning to new solutions to fight back,” said Kyle Palla , Vice President of Business Development, LeonardoMD.  “The collaboration between LeonardoMD and Transworld Systems enables practices to streamline their collections efforts at a critical time in the revenue cycle.  The LeonardoMD web-based practice management software and EMR (electronic medical records) eliminates the IT hassles typically associated with medical collections, and this alliance demonstrates our commitment to offering new solutions to automate the revenue cycle.”

About Transworld Systems Inc.

Transworld Systems Inc. ®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Outsourcing Solutions Inc.®, is an industry leader in profit recovery with headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA, and more than 100 offices throughout the and Puerto Rico .  Transworld and its service brand GreenFlagSM Profit Recovery are redefining the collection industry by providing businesses with better tools for recovering bad debt and past due accounts.  With a success rate more than triple the industry average, Transworld has collected $2.4 billion over the past 5 years for more than 60,000 clients.  Transworld Systems is a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA®) AdminiServe® Partner and has attained the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Peer Review Designation.  For more information, call Ken Eissing, Senior Vice President and General Manager, at (314) 576-0022 or ken.eissing@transworldsystems.com or visit http://www.transworldsystems.com.

About LeonardoMD

LeonardoMD is a leading provider of web-based medical practice management software and electronic medical records (EMR) to thousands of physicians, billing services, and medical providers in every major medical specialty.  The LeonardoMD software as a service (SAAS) suite of applications is delivered over the web through an Internet browser to eliminate the traditional investment required for servers and IT staff.  LeonardoMD’s products are designed to automate every step of the revenue cycle and patient care.  Founded in 2000, LeonardoMD is headquartered in San Diego, CA .  To learn more about LeonardoMD, please visit www.leonardomd.com.

Source: Transworld Systems, Forbes

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LeonardoMD Aids in the Relief Efforts for the San Diego Wildfires

October 24, 2007 – SAN DIEGO, CA – LeonardoMD encourages donations to aid victims of the Southern California wildfires. LeonardoMD employees are volunteering their time and resources to relief efforts for the duration of this crisis as well as the long rebuilding process to come. Working together, we can speed the recovery of those affected by this tragedy. In that spirit, LeonardoMD encourages individuals and businesses nationwide to join us in donating to relieve the urgent needs surrounding us here in San Diego.

Navicure and LeonardoMD Announce Partnership

July 31, 2007 – ATLANTA, GA and SAN DIEGO, CA— Navicure, a leading provider of automated, Web-based revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions for physician practices, and LeonardoMD, Inc., a premier provider of Web-based practice management and clinical software, today announced they have partnered to offer small and mid-size physician practices a completely Web-based solution to their billing needs. Integration between technology solutions will allow practices to automate the full range of practice and revenue cycle management functions – beginning with patient check-in and ending with payment posting. The software suite developed by LeonardoMD supports a wide range of practice management functions, from traditional scheduling and billing, to progressive charting, charge capture, and workflow technologies. Physicians can securely access information, data and patient charts from any computer equipped with a Web browser – essential functionality in today’s healthcare environment where providers often practice from various locations like satellite offices and hospitals. The software automatically generates claims and identifies errors that could cause rejection. Clean claims are then passed through Navicure’s RCM solution, which ultimately manages claims processing, where an additional review layer is provided. “We are not only impressed with the comprehensive functionality offered through the LeonardoMD suite, but also with the company’s commitment to superior customer service,” said James Denny, president and CEO of Navicure. “Like Navicure, they believe in highly responsive, personal support, and we believe that shared commitment will serve as the foundation for our partnership.” “There is no doubt that Web-based solutions represent the next generation of information technology for healthcare providers,” said Ralph E. Holmes, MD, president and CEO of LeonardoMD, Inc. “Innovators like Navicure and LeonardoMD are committed to providing physician practices with easy-to-use technology that ultimately streamlines how they do business.”

About Navicure

Navicure provides automated, Web-based revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions that help physician practices improve operational efficiency and profitability. Serving thousands of physicians in practices nationwide, Navicure’s solutions automate revenue cycle processes, including claims management, electronic remittance posting, secondary claims processing, advanced reporting and ancillary services, such as patient statement processing, eligibility verification and data protection. For more information, please visit www.navicure.com.

About LeonardoMD

LeonardoMD is a comprehensive physician practice management suite that provides registration, scheduling, chart documentation, charge capture, billing and workflow functionality. Delivered over the Web through an Internet browser, LeonardoMD software allows practices to eliminate legacy practice management systems that require servers and IT staff. LeonardoMD’s products are designed to deliver quality, ease of use, performance, scalability and effective regulatory compliance. For more information, please visit www.leonardomd.com.

Source: Navicure, Yahoo Finance

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Web-Based Solutions Remove Barriers to Information Adoption

July, 2007 – ATLANTA, GA – There can be no doubt that, in the past few years, professionals in the healthcare industry have come to view paper-based processes as archaic. As a result, more and more providers are turning to electronic solutions to help them enhance quality, increase productivity, and reduce both errors and stress.

While most recognize the potential value that technology offers, they often encounter two major stumbling blocks on the road to implementation:

  • The considerable investment required to purchase software and hardware, as well as the resources that must be dedicated to ongoing maintenance of locally hosted systems.
  • The fact that many alternatives are hard to use because the technology is inflexible, forcing clinical and administrative staff to drastically alter familiar work patterns.

Web-based solutions, however, deliver the benefits of the latest technology and typically eliminate these barriers. “Navicure’s revenue cycle management (RCM) solution is a prime example – and LeonardoMD is pleased to partner with Navicure to close the electronic loop with our Web-based practice management software and EMR” says Kyle Palla, VP of Business Development at LeonardoMD.

LeonardoMD supports a wide range of functions, from traditional scheduling and billing, to progressive charting, charge capture, and workflow technologies. Information and data can be accessed from any computer with a Web browser, an important consideration since today’s providers often practice from various locations (multiple offices, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, etc.). The solution is built upon a library of clinical templates that are easily customized so that each provider can reproduce his or her preferred documentation style.

Dr. Holmes says, “As a plastic surgeon, I see patients both in the office and in the hospital prior to surgery. With a Web-based solution, I no longer have to worry that patient information – like documented history and physical exams – somehow got misplaced between office and OR. I can simply pull what I need up on the computer wherever I am. I can likewise use messaging functionality to communicate with staff about special needs or instruments for specific patient treatments.” The system’s messaging feature does more than simply trigger e-mail transmissions. It generates workflow queues and to-do lists to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

The LeonardoMD charge capture system allows users to create “code sets” for procedures performed on a regular basis. The provider establishes a list of ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS codes that reflect a typical patient encounter. At the end of the visit, he or she can simply click on the code set and the superbill is populated with the correct codes. Of course, the user can go into the form and make alterations to reflect any atypical services provided.

The solution automatically generates claims and serves as a first line of defense against errors that could cause a claim to be rejected. Solutions like Navicure’s RCM, which ultimately manage claims processing, provide an additional layer of scrutiny and further speed reimbursement.

Besides a shared commitment to delivering high quality solutions via the Internet, Navicure and LeonardoMD are similarly dedicated to exemplary customer support – becoming a genuine partner with the practice. Case in point: LeonardoMD offers unlimited training to as many staff members or providers as often as they like – to ensure they receive maximum benefit from the service.

It’s clear that Web-based solutions represent the next generation of information technology for healthcare. Innovators like Navicure and LeonardoMD are committed to removing obstacles that might interfere with any provider’s ability to access the latest technology in order to advance the quality and effectiveness of the care they deliver.

Ralph Holmes, MD is President and CEO of LeonardoMD, Inc. and Medical Director of San Diego Kids Plastic Surgery. Kyle Palla is Vice President of Business Development of LeonardoMD, Inc.

Source: Navicure News

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LeonardoMD Announces New Website

July 28, 2007 – SAN DIEGO, CA – LeonardoMD is pleased to announce a brand new look for our website. This major redesign provides visitors with a more in-depth look at the products and services LeonardoMD provides.

The new LeonardoMD.com features

  • a new look and feel
  • an interactive guide through LeonardoMD products and services
  • case studies, testimonials, news, and advice
  • in-depth information about LeonardoMD’s history and future
  • customizable color schemes and layouts
  • additional resources for administrators and office staff

LeonardoMD is committed to making practice management straightforward and enjoyable for you. As part of the refreshed look, LeonardoMD Renaissance users will enjoy a modern, pleasing interface designed to improve existing workflow and lay the groundwork for the new features premiering soon and future enhancements currently in development.

LeonardoMD is excited to hear your comments and suggestions about the new Website. Send us feedback through our Contact Us page.

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LeonardoMD Presents at the Transworld Systems Southern Regional Conference

May 18, 2007 – HOUSTON, TX – LeonardoMD was proud to attend and contribute a presentation.

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