Misys Healthcare Information Systems, including electronic medical record (EMR) and health record software, products and services are being used by more than 110,000 physicians and 600 home care providers in 18,000 practice locations, 1,200 hospitals, hundreds of commercial labs, clinics, managed services and other related organizations around the world. Take a closer look at the benefits just some of our clients are receiving.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

	Albemarle Family Practice and Misys EMR Albemarle Family Practice, comprised of two North Carolina locations, cares for an average of 3,000 patients per month. As the practice's patient list grew, so did the need for an additional provider and a technology that would let the practice easily manage patient care. It quickly discovered the usefulness of an electronic medical records (EMR) system in managing its practice's expanding workflow. The practice was using Misys Healthcare Systems and trusted in continuing the relationship with Misys EMR. Misys EMR provided the ability to hire a new provider while curbing the need to bring in additional staff. This resulted in significant cost savings as Albemarle didn't have to add any employees and effectively reduced the staff per physician ratio. Additionally, the EMR software reduced supplies such as charts, labels, and tabs from within the practice. All charts were placed into the system easily accessed from both offices at any time. Misys EMR has proven to be useful for the employees and patients of the Albemarle Family Practice by providing cost savings and added convenience.   Read more about how Misys EMR improved processes for Albemarle Family Practice.
	Antietam Health Services The physicians at Antietam Health Services got a firsthand perspective of Misys EMR when one of the organization’s clinics implemented the electronic medical records system and went paperless on day one. With a positive recommendation from the client, Antietam was convinced Misys EMR could help their business. When Misys EMR was implemented, Antietam saw a large improvement in their Evaluation and Management (E&M) CPT coding. Misys EMR made coding faster and more complete by organizing documentation to support the level of CPT code. E&M CPT coding is used in obtaining adequate payment from insurance carriers. After the first year, Antietam was able to bill $28,000 more thanks to Misys EMR’s enhanced documentation. The EMR system was also responsible for solving incalculable financial concerns such as malpractice suits and audits. Administration duties have been severely cut as Misys EMR has eliminated the need for paper which has saved storage space and several hours of extra work. The success of Misys EMR at the facility has prompted implementation across Antietam’s clients.   Read more about how Misys EMR improved processes for Antietam Health Services.
	Austin Heart P.A. and EMR Software Austin Heart P.A is a thriving Cardiology practice in central Texas. In order to grow, the Cardiology practice needed to increase efficiency, enhance patient care, improve customer service and cut costs while facilitating better communication between locations. Austin Heart turned to Misys Healthcare Systems' electronic medical records software (Misys EMR) and practice management system. With Misys EMR and Misys PM, Austin Heart reduced expenses, paper usage, transcription costs and provided easy electronic medical billing, scheduling and customer support. Additionally, the EMR software and Practice management system saved Austin Heart from hard-to-catch errors that may otherwise have appeared on a handwritten record and note. With the support of Misys Healthcare Systems, Austin Heart has achieved its goals and sets its sights toward prosperity and exceptional patient care.   Read more about how Misys EMR helped Austin Heart P.A. grow their practice.
	Center for Neurosciences and EMR Software The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopedics & Spine (CNOS) merged with two offices and grew from 5 to 21 doctors in 18 offices in three states. CNOS needed to build a healthcare IT system to handle all processes, including patient charts. CNOS chose Misys Healthcare Systems' electronic medical Records, practice management system and transaction services. By utilizing the EMR software and other Misys systems CNOS reduced the amount of chart pulls, opened storerooms, improved internal communications, minimized patient paper errors, and sped up the billing process. CNOS emphasized the key advantage of Misys EMR solution is to help better manage and preserve data.   Read more about how Misys EMR improved processes for the Center for Neurosciences, Orthopedics & Spine .
	Chelmsford Pediatrics and EMR Software Chelmsford Pediatrics has two offices, seven doctors and more than 30 employees. The doctors and staff faced the challenge of handwriting data into patient charts and manually sharing data across offices. Chelmsford Pediatrics turned to Misys' electronic medical records software (Misys EMR) and its integrated practice management system (Misys Tiger) to help solve data problems. With Misys EMR software, Chelmsford was able to achieve its goals of minimizing paper while maximizing efficiency. They avoided paper overflow, unnecessary shredding, and supported an electronic connection between the two offices. Patient information was easily transferred between locations, which made it easy for doctors to instantly access a patient's electronic medical record.  Thanks to Misys EMR, Chelmsford Pediatrics improved its efficiency and the EMR software proved to be a beneficial tool for employees and patients. Read more about Chelmsford Pediatrics' selection of Misys EMR.
	EMR Software Provides Results for Child Health Associates The Child Health Associates (CHA) recognized the need to upgrade its aging medical record system and took decisive action by implementing Misys Healthcare Systems' Misys EMR and Tiger. CHA has seen tangible results in many facets of the business. With the EMR software, patients are able to go to any CHA office and access their data electronically. Misys EMR enabled CHA employees to pull records instantly, which saves time and allows additional focus on patient care. Misys EMR also helped to significantly reduce patient data errors. In addition, electronic medical records decreased paper usage, saved the company money and the office space required for files. Misys EMR made life easier at CHA. The staff is happier and more productive with increases in efficiency and patient satisfaction. Read more about Child Health Associates' selection of Misys EMR.
	Denver West Pediatrics   Denver West Pediatrics is an office of two doctors and one physician's assistant. The pediatric found that it wanted a better means than traditional methods of writing and filing in order to document and access patient information. To solve this challenge, the organization turned to Misys Healthcare Systems and it's integrated clinical and practice management solutions, Misys EMR and Misys Tiger.  With the help of Misys EMR, paper usage was greatly reduced along with the frequent errors associated with paper records. The EMR software allowed the staff to pull up records of any patient at any time between the two offices, a convenience for both staff and patients. Denver West found Misys EMR made it easy to transfer and records patient information in almost any location within the facilities. Misys EMR provided the solution to their problem and the added value offered confidence for Denver West Pediatrics, affirming they made the right choice.   Read more about how Misys EMR became the solution for Denver West Pediatrics
	Dothan Pediatric Clinic and Misys EMR Dothan Pediatrics faced treating up to 500 children a day in a small office space. Dothan needed to implement an integrated technology solution that could improve workflow efficiency and begin construction to increase its building's size while making sure these projects wouldn't slow down its practice's productivity. Dothan turned to Misys Healthcare Systems' Electronic Medical Records system (Misys EMR) and its integrated practice management system (Misys Tiger). Misys EMR improved efficiency, helped enhance patient care, and saved storage space by eliminating 45,000 active paper charts. Using Misys EMR significantly reduced the number of office staff needed and provided considerable cost savings. Additionally, Misys EMR enabled physicians to quickly access data and print relevant information for patients on the spot. With the support of Misys Healthcare Systems, Dothan Pediatrics exceed its goals and continues to better serve their patients and employees.   Read more about Dothan Pediatric Clinics' success with Misys EMR.
	EMR Software Savings at Hillcrest MSO Hillcrest MSO, a free standing management services organization which provides management support to practices, was seeking an EMR system that could help their clients manage their patient influx while reducing paper usage. Hillcrest chose Misys EMR as their solution. After implementation, Misys EMR had its biggest impact to the bottom line. The practices saved more then $125,000 in staff reduction and saw an increase of patient visits by 30%. In addition, Misys EMR saved valuable time and resources by eliminating the use for paper charts and allowing staff to quickly pull and document patient data from remote locations.   Read more about Hillcrest MSOs success with Misys EMR.
	The Kidney & Hypertension Center and EMR Software The Kidney & Hypertension Center (KHC), established in 1965, is one of the largest nephrology practices in the U.S. The practice was an early adopter of technology that invested in an electronic medical record system (EMR). However, after two decades, the system aged, medicine grew more sophisticated and the need for a more advanced EMR system arose. Misys EMR helped everyone communicate effectively with referring physicians, nursing staff, partners on call, and dialysis units. Misys EMR helped KHC store and retrieve data quickly and easily, analyze disease data across their patient population. Additionally, KHC reduced $1.5 million in accounts receivable due to the success of Misys’ EMR software. Misys EMR has enabled KHC to provide the best in patient care for the 1,300 patients a day while continuing to maximize cost savings for the Center.   Read more about The Kidney & Hypertension Center's success with Misys EMR.
	EMR Software Improves Productivity at Mad River Internal Medicine The staff at Mad River Internal Medicine in Ohio decided their new office would be void of paper charts. Mad River contacted Misys Healthcare Systems to help convert from paper charts to electronic charts. The solution was Misys EMR. The effect of transferring to electronic records was immediate. Misys EMR scanned all the current paper charts in to the system, which allowed the staff to handle crucial patient data with precision. Mad River has saved a significant amount of money by removing the need for paper usage, clearing up storage room, and reducing the time required to enter data and pull data. Additionally, Mad River was able to process invoices and collect fees at an increased pace. Thanks to Misys EMR, Mad River Internal Medicine did not have to deal with the hassles of paper data and in return found a solution that has improved patient care and saved overhead.   Read more about Mad River Internal Medicine's success with Misys EMR.
	Skilled Implementation of EMR Software Produces Results for Mercy Family Practice The Mercy Family Practice in Gardner, Massachusetts, went live with Misys EMR in late summer 2005. Knowing the troubles and high cost of paper records, the owners wanted the office to run everything electronically. Already dealing with space limitations, Misys EMR helped cut down on space that could have been used to store patient data. The staff found the installation and implementation of Misys EMR to be quick and painless. The live training allowed the staff to easily transition to the new system and within three weeks of the implementation date, the office was 100% electronic. The staff has seen increased work productivity as Misys EMR reduced the time needed to document, store, and pull patient data. All data could be shared and sent to patients and around the practice almost instantly. Mercy Family Practice has already seen exceptional improvements and look forward to future cost savings that comes with using Misys EMR.   Read more about Mercy Family Practice's success with Misys EMR.
	Misys EMR Supports Growth at Michigan Heart Group Jack Hanley, the COO of Michigan Heart Group was seeking a solution which would allow his practice to grow effectively while keeping a high level of patient care. He decided the best solution was to transfer his paper charts into an electronic medical records system with the help of Misys EMR. With Misys EMR, the practice would be able to operate more efficiently while saving money. Having patient data available electronically allowed the staff to quickly pull patient data from remote locations and saved hours of unnecessary work. A paperless practice also meant added revenue as space that was once used to store paper charts are now being used as workspaces. Misys EMR helped Michigan Heart stay on top of patient care by reducing the errors made on patient records and double checking patient prescriptions.   Read more about Michigan Heart Group's success with Misys EMR.
	Northern Medical Specialists Goes Electronic with Misys EMR Dr. Choudry at the Northern Medical Specialists wanted her staff to receive the best cutting edge medical system in the market. Through some dedicated research, Dr. Choudry went with Misys Healthcare System’s Misys EMR. After the implementation, Misys EMR instantly improved the staff operations by reducing the time required to pull charts. The staff no longer needed to spend hours a day pulling paper charts. They were able pull all patient data electronically. Electronic charts allowed easy sharing of data to patients and other practices. Some of Northern Medical’s staff is handicapped and Misys EMR has helped make their daily processes much easier. Now they just have to scan information and use a computer mouse. The employees at Northern Medical Specialists are very happy with Misys EMR. Their workload is easier while patient care got better.   Read more about Northern Medical Specialists' success with Misys EMR.
	EMR Software and Northwest ENT & Sinus Center At Northwest ENT & Sinus Center, Kelly Ladd is in charge of managing the technology that helps get the organization’s 15 employees through the day. Her practice includes three doctors, a part-time physician’s assistant and an audiologist with close to 1,200 patients a month. Patient volume drove Ladd and her team to streamline operations by employing EMR technology to help better manage patient records, billing, insurance reimbursement and overall patient care. Ladd chose Misys Healthcare Systems and its EMR software as it accommodated the size of the company and included several useful unique innovations. With Misys EMR, Ladd and staff reduced chart usage by 80 percent and predict transcription costs will drop by 90 percent. Misys’s EMR provided Northwest with the ability for point-of-care data entry, which helps enhance the accuracy of patient information. Ladd is pleased with Misys EMR, and looks forward continued success with Misys Healthcare Systems.   Read more about Northwest ENT & Sinus Center's success with Misys EMR.
	Misys EMR Cuts Costs at Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of Northwest Alabama Charlie Lathram, Executive Director at Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of N.W. Alabama, P.C., implemented Misys EMR in his practice to help eliminate the tedium of healthcare. Misys EMR allowed the physicians to work with greater efficiency because it eliminated a vast amount of paperwork, which helped the practice cut transcription costs. Prior to the system’s installation, the practice employed three full-time and two contract transcriptionists, with salary expenditures totaling between $50,000 and $80,000 each year. Since Misys EMR has been implemented, the practice has employed only one and a half transcriptionists, resulting in a savings of $40,000. Additional cost reductions followed as the need for medical records staff decreased. Lathram reduced his staff in this area from 12 to 3. In addition, Lathram saw a 2,600-hour reduction in his medical records staff and an overall payroll savings of 14 percent in 8 pay periods. At the same time, the clinic was able to log 400 additional hours worked by clinical practitioners who no longer had to worry about administrative tasks.   Read more about Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of Northwest Alabama's success with Misys EMR.
	OB-GYN West and Misys EMR OB-GYN West, is a Minnesota-based practice that delivered more than 30,000 babies with a staff of 49 employees. The practice needed help to minimize transcription errors and piles of charts. With Misys EMR, OB-GYN West made transcription writing easy to read and reduced the number of errors due to poor handwriting and improper coding. The ERM software made all transcriptions easily accessible to all doctors at any location. In addition to the reduction of paper charts, Misys EMR led to a reduction in time and money transferring written patient records from one office to another. It is estimated that the practice saved about $1,000 a month in courier costs alone. The results from implementing the EMR software increased efficiency among staff, provided significant monetary savings and better, more effective patient care.   Read more about OB-GYN West's success with Misys EMR.
	EMR Software Increases Efficiency at Peninsula InfoMed Peninsula InfoMed supplies healthcare information management software to more than 70 organizations and 500 users. Looking to improve efficiency, Peninsula InfoMed supplied its customers with Misys EMR. Doctors and staff did not have to transport paper charts from location to location. With Misys EMR, doctors didn’t have to spend valuable amounts of time transporting and gathering paper data. Instead, they were able to access patient data electronically from remote locations. The easy access to patient data increased the efficiency of the staff. Misys EMR has even driven down overhead costs as the need for paper charts declined. Peninsula InfoMed’s customers have seen a dramatic change in how they operate their business thanks to Misys EMR.   Read more about Peninsula InfoMed's success with Misys EMR.
	Prairie Medical Associates and EMR software    The Chicago-based Prairie Medical Associate’s 13 employees struggled to keep track of patient data and were buried in paper charts. With over 600 patients a week, Prairie Medical needed a solution to reduce their dependency on paper charts while providing simple and effective processes for recording patient data. The practice turned to Misys Healthcare Systems’ EMR software to provide a solution. With Misys EMR, doctors and nurses can electronically access patient medical files anywhere a computer is located thus eliminating the need to pull charts. With electronic filling, employee coding generates fewer user errors. Misys EMR is also beneficial to patients as claims are settled quickly. With Misys EMR, Prairie Medical Associates saved over one and a half times a full time employee’s salary and cut down on paper expenditures and storage space. Having saved valuable time, money, and space, Prairie Medical Associates can better serve their patients and avoids the buildup of paper charts.   Read more about Prairie Medical Associates and their successes with Misys EMR.
	Somerset Orthopedic Associates and Misys EMR   When New Jersey-based Somerset Orthopedic Associates sought the business of the local malpractice insurer, it discovered that the practice was one of six facilities vying for the insurer’s one remaining slot. Somerset Orthopedics called upon Misys Healthcare Systems EMR software to help get an edge over the competition. With Misys EMR, Somerset’s 36 staff members were able to eliminate an overflowing collection of charts. Chart pulls were reduced by 90 percent and some staff saved up to two hours a week. The staff found ease in Misys EMR’s ability to record and access information from any remote location. Additionally, patients found Misys EMR helped process their claims faster. Misys EMR saved a valuable amount of time, produced cost savings and helped Somerset obtain the business of the insurer. Choosing Misys EMR was one of the most essential decisions Somerset Orthopedic could have made.   Read more about how Somerset Orthopedic Associates improved their business processes with Misys EMR.
	Texas Orthopedics uses EMR to save space   Texas Orthopedics, Sports and Rehabilitation Associates was an expanding practice with limited space. To maximize the usage of their limited space, Texas Orthopedics invested in Misys EMR. With Misys EMR, Texas Orthopedics was able to expand on their limited workspace by eliminating the use for paper documents, which reduced the amount of required storage space. Misys EMR gave the staff the capability to electronically document patient data giving the staff had the ability to quickly pull the data from remote locations at any time. The ability to quickly pull chart data saved the staff a valuable amount of time as they no longer needed to waste time pulling paper charts. In addition, Misys EMR saved overhead by significantly reducing supply costs, storage space, and transcription costs. While Texas Orthopedics originally implemented Misys EMR to save space, what they found was an EMR system that saved overhead and created a better workspace for staff..   Read more about how Misys EMR became the solution for Texas Orthopedics, Sports and Rehabilitation Associates
	Urology Associates and EMR Software   Denver, Colorado-based Urology Associates, P.C., wanted to use EMR software to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of maintaining crucial patient documents and information. Urology Associates employed Misys' integrated clinical and business solutions, Misys EMR and Misys Tiger along with its suite of EDI products, Misys Fast Services. The entire staff now uses the system to track problems, procedures and prescriptions, scan registration, consent and insurance forms. With the EMR software the billing department's accounts receivable ratio improved from 1.89 in February of 2000 to 1.34 in February of 2003. Misys EMR software was also responsible for eliminating a majority of paper usage with its document scanning features and for electronically transferring documents in any remote location. Doctors at the practice improved record maintenance with voice recognition software that interfaces with Misys EMR for a seamless transfer of patient information. Additionally, the practice reduced its transcription staff, and cut costs on all expenses, including letterheads, envelopes and postage. By utilizing Misys EMR, Misys Tiger and Payerpath, Urology Associates continues to see positive results across the board..   Read more about how Misys EMR became the solution for Urology Associates.
	Misys EMR Increases Production at Victoria Allergy and Asthma Clinic    The Victoria Allergy and Asthma Clinic (VAAC) was in need for a new EMR system after their former vendor went out of business. After reviewing several vendors, VAAC was confident in choosing Misys EMR to replace their current system. Misys’s integrated system improved the productivity for doctors as patient information was available to multiple users in remote areas as well as within the facility. Misys EMR has also eliminated the need for paper charts. Without paper charts, the staff has saved three to four hours of work per day. Due to the significant time savings, VAAC was able to reduce their staff and still see an increase in productivity..   Read more about how the Victoria Allergy and Asthma Clinic became more productive with Misys EMR.
	Virginia Physicians for Women and EMR    The Virginia Physicians for Women consisted of a staff of twenty physicians, five ultrasound technicians and one midwife, spread across seven locations. The facilities faced many common problems such as too many paper files, slow reimbursement procedures, and inaccurate coding. Misys Healthcare System's EMR software enabled the practice become more efficient, profitable and better suited for patient care. Since the practice implemented Misys EMR, the facilities saw transcription costs reduced by 75 percent. Additionally, the facilities enjoyed an increase in the speed of reimbursements as coding became more efficient and accurate. Thanks to Misys EMR, patient care improved because the necessary information was always at their fingertips. The integration of Misys EMR into the Virginia Physicians for Women was seamless and provided an outstanding return on investment..   Read more about how Virginia Physicians for Women became more efficient with Misys EMR.
	Westglen Gastrointestinal Consultants and EMR    With over 4,000 patients a month, the staff at Westglen Gastrointestinal Consultants needed a more efficient way to track, deliver and document patient data. With Misys EMR, paper chart usage was significantly reduced. The EMR software allowed all data to be recorded electronically and files were available to any employee anywhere in the facility. Misys EMR helped to increase efficiency during patient visits and reduced the amount of time spent coding and tracking down patient information. Finally, Westglen Consultants realized a 20 percent increase in revenue generation from time and energy saved with Misys EMR..   Read more about how Westglen Gastrointestinal Consultants became more efficient with Misys EMR.