"If I were to go back all over again and make this decision knowing all I've learned about EHR, I would still choose ClinixMD without a doubt. The customer service and technical support is head and shoulders above any other I have ever experienced in my life."
Dr. David McAtee
Port Charlotte, FL
Media Contact:
Leonard McGugin
ClinixMIS
(615) 309-5953 ext. 102
leonard.mcgugin@ClinixMIS.com
(Brentwood, Tenn. – March 1, 2011) - Clinix Medical Information Services (ClinixMIS) has announced that its ClinixMD Electronic Health Record (EHR) software has been tested and certified as a "Complete EHR" by an Authorized Testing and Certification Body for The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-ATCB).
ClinixMD is certified for 2011/2012 in accordance with criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Eligible providers using the ClinixMD EHR who also meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria established by the Secretary may qualify for the incentive funding authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). "We invest a tremendous amount of resources to ensure our software meets regulations and performs at or above the highest industry standards," said Jerry Killough, Clinix President and CEO. "Our customers expect the best when they partner with Clinix, both in terms of software performance and attentive customer service. The ONC-ATCB certification demonstrates that we are proactively helping healthcare providers maintain compliance and give them the necessary tools to allow them to qualify for available Meaningful Use dollars. These are just a few of the reasons why ClinixMD is the physician's choice for EHR." Designed by physicians for physicians, ClinixMD is renowned for its unique, user-friendly design and proven return on investment. The Software as a Service product has a 15-year track record of enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency and increasing profitability. It integrates seamlessly with Practice Management systems, enabling physicians and staff to focus on patients instead of paperwork. "Physicians are faced with new and complex government regulations that can change the way they conduct their businesses. As their trusted partner, Clinix is committed to helping our clients appropriately navigate these complexities and emerge with more efficiency, quality, profitability and success," added Killough. ONC-ATCB certification aligns with Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology published in the Federal Register in July 2010 and strictly adheres to test procedures published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the time of testing. In addition to the ONC-ATB certification and Meaningful Use implications, ClinixMD EHR helps providers maintain full compliance with regulations set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Clinix Medical Information Services LLC is a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) based software, delivering Practice Management Solutions and Electronic Medical Records systems to medical billing companies and physician practices across the United States. Clinix solutions increase efficiency, improve collection and enhance record keeping while limiting start-up and upgrade costs. For more information, please visit www.clinixmis.com or call (866) 254-6496, ext. 102.