Five Key Considerations for Selecting New Practice Technology

Tradeshows are a great time to scope out new products and technology for your practice. You get to see the software up close; test drive the product, and most importantly bump shoulders with other doctors who are already using it. It’s the perfect time to ask your peers for their recommendations and learn why they like it.
Here are some things you should consider in your search at the next tradeshow:

Cloud-based Technology
First things first, you need to know which type of technology you want to go with. If you’re looking to understand the differences between cloud-based, server-based, and cloud-hosted, we have a blog for that! We’ve found that going cloud-based helps practices eliminate future back-up issues and costly storage servers. Securing your practice data in a cloud-based solution also allows you access to patient information from multiple locations anytime, anywhere! Not only does it neatly store and secure health records, but it is also all-in-one network for more efficient communication between providers, staff, and patients. If you use a server-based system, you may have to pay for cloud-hosting abilities. While the initial cost of a cloud-based software can be quite the chunk of change, it’s a strategic investment in your future and eliminates the cost of upkeeping outdated technology.

Efficiency
What time-saving tools are available? For example, Eyefinity Encompass^TM offers bulk VSP eligibility and authorizations which enables your staff to pull insurance verification up to seven days in advance. Smart and innovative features automate and speed up tasks that normally take hours to complete can be a game changer for productivity. The faster and more accurately your software can accomplish these daily to-dos like claim submissions, billing, and inventory, the more time you save your staff.

Compliance
Software that automatically stays up to date with compliance standards and regulatory guidelines like ICD-10, MIPS, and the 21st Century Cures Act will keep your practice running smoothly and your mind at ease. With cloud-based technology, you’re not required to manually update your software. The vendor will implement most security and regulatory requirements for you—one less tedious thing you have to spend money and time on.

Industry Partners
Level up your next solution by leveraging industry-leading vendors and integrations like Worldpay or TriZetto so you can transform your workflow with technology that makes growth easy. Eyefinity and our Certified Partners work together to provide you with even more value and exclusive savings.

Patient Engagement
Keep your schedule full and further enhance the patient experience with integrated online appointment scheduling and automated voice and text messages. No one likes playing phone tag and we’ve all forgotten an appointment or two. When your practice management solution integrates with patient engagement tools you can automate appointment reminders, recalls, and pick-up notifications, so you and your patients never skip a beat.

Lastly, your next practice management and EHR system should work in perfect harmony! With Eyefinity Encompass, you have a comprehensive set of tools for all your patients’ needs. Help manage daily responsibilities as they arise, so you and your team never skip a beat.
To support you in your search ahead of your next tradeshow, we’ve put together a worksheet to help you identify your top priorities, outline important questions, and more to make sure you get a solution that fits your unique needs. Download your “Worksheet for Selecting the Best Optometric Software” here.