A Practice Management (PM) software solution needs to be reliable and user-friendly, especially for small practices as they have little margin for error as compared to large practices.
Providers are often tempted to choose the cheapest Practice Management system, but there is a great chance that it may be a compromise on quality and functionality. With hundreds of EMR systems with integrated Practice Management systems available today, it is not an easy task to select a suitable one.
EMRSystems has devised a list of 7 outstanding Practice Management (PM) software for small practices. These software systems are priced just right to make them affordable for small practices with a low budget without compromising on software features.
Some of the top features to look for in a Practice Management Software include the following:
Appointment Scheduling
Scheduling is intuitive and interactive to allow staff to quickly make and/or change appointments for patients. Staff and other resource calendars are managed easily with the system automatically generating text (SMS), e-mail and telephone reminders to patients – minimizing no-shows.
Patient Information
All administrative, financial and demographic patient information is readily accessible without many clicks or back and forth, so phone calls to front office staff about patients asking about their outstanding balances and/or appointment history are handled swiftly.
Live Appointment Status Screen
A live Triage screen allows patients to track updates to wait times and see exactly when and where a patient is being seen, and what time should the next patient enter the exam room. This features also alerts the physicians when the next patient is ready to be seen.
Document Management
A good PM system has extensive document management capabilities including e-faxing, e-mailing and possibly a PACS integration for storage and association of diagnostic imaging files with respective patient charts.
Claims Processing
Superbills are instantly generated and claims are easily sent out electronically to ensure timely payments. A good PM system ensures accurate ICD and CPT coding for each encounter. EMR software and Practice Management system vendors often provide medical billing services to minimize in-house expense and human resource hassle.
Credit Card Processing and Online Payments
This feature enables patients to have a credit card stored on their file for quick processing of Co-pays and other outstanding charges. Furthermore, the online Patient Portal allows patients to make payments securely and instantly.
Here’s the top seven outstanding Practice Management Software for small practices:
The above-mentioned Practice Management Software offer the best set of features, great value, and good customer service along with other integrated services to help small medical practices grow their business.
