OSIS Blog

Celebrating 25 Years of OSIS: A Journey of Innovation and Impact with CEO Jeff Lowrance

nicole.miller@osisonline.net (Nicole Miller) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:10:54 GMT

As we celebrate the OSIS's 25th anniversary in 2025, it's a perfect time to reflect on our journey, the milestones we've achieved, and the vision that continues to drive us forward. Founded out of necessity and a spirit of collaboration, OSIS has become a beacon of innovation and support for community healthcare organizations nationwide. Join CEO Jeff Lowrance of OSIS and CEO Jolene Joseph of The Healthcare Connection, OSIS’ founding Member, on a journey through 25 years of innovation and community health impact.

Workable Tasks to Optimize Your NextGen Experience

nicole.miller@osisonline.net (Nicole Miller) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:51:29 GMT

Are you using NextGen Practice Management (PM) Tasks functionality to its full capacity? Does your staff know how to configure and use tasks to assist patients with their individual needs? We will explore how to tailor workable tasks to align with your organization's business rules and policies and guide you through the initial setup and workflow.

NextGen Share: Inbound and Outbound Transmissions

makenna.alvarado@osisonline.net (Makenna Alvarado) — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:02:10 GMT

In the days before Electronic Health Records, the way of exchanging patient information with one provider or practice was to fax it over. With the development of EHRs came health information exchanges (HIE). Exchanging information with providers or practices has become more secure, efficient, and faster with NextGen Share.

NextGen® Electronic Dental Record – Documentation Basics

nicole.miller@osisonline.net (Nicole Miller) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:13:07 GMT

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. NextGen Electronic Dental Record simplifies patient data management while improving workflow, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards. Let's dive into the comprehensive features and functionalities that make NextGen EDR an invaluable tool for modern dental practices.

Painless Procedures to Maximize NextGen EDR Workflows

nicole.miller@osisonline.net (Nicole Miller) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:09:36 GMT

Implement OSIS-recommended NextGen EDR processes to maximize employee productivity. We'll get into workflows for all areas of your practice that will ensure compliance with UDS and billing requirements. Our objective is to provide valuable insights that enhance the efficiency and precision of your practice, while also empowering patients with knowledge and active participation.

Mastering Carequality: A Step-by-Step Guide to Seamless Data Exchange in NextGen EHR

makenna.alvarado@osisonline.net (Makenna Alvarado) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:31:05 GMT

In our last post, we provided an overview of Carequality and its transformative potential for healthcare data exchange. Now, we're excited to delve into the practical steps of using Carequality's functionality within your NextGen EHR system. This guide will walk you through the detailed processes of leveraging the Carequality/Surescripts Record Locator and Exchange (RLE) features. By following these steps, you'll be able to seamlessly exchange patient data with other Carequality participants, enhancing interoperability, improving patient care, and streamlining your workflows.

Unlocking Healthcare's Potential: The Power of Carequality

makenna.alvarado@osisonline.net (Makenna Alvarado) — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:47:03 GMT

In the intricate web of modern healthcare, the ability to seamlessly exchange patient information is not just convenient; it's essential. Enter Carequality, a national-level interoperability framework designed to facilitate the exchange of health information among healthcare organizations. But what exactly is Carequality, and how does it impact patient safety and care delivery?

NextGen Sunsets Android Mobile App, Shifts Focus to iOS

makenna.alvarado@osisonline.net (Makenna Alvarado) — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:07:13 GMT

In March, NextGen Healthcare issued an official statement within the NextGen Success Community, announcing the discontinuation of its mobile application for Android users.

UDS+ Momentum Continues - NextGen Healthcare the First EHR Vendor to Pass HRSA Testing

Guest blogger: Rebecca Rudd, — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:41:36 GMT

On March 18, 2024, NextGen Healthcare passed the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) synthetic data testing requirements for UDS+ FHIR API submission. We are delighted to announce that Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., an OSIS UDS Client, has become the first NextGen Healthcare client to successfully submit production small universe data to HRSA under UDS+ Cohort 1. As OSIS supports UDS Modernization efforts, we are excited to share that Sacopee Valley Health Center, an OSIS Member, was the first health center to submit a full universe file to HRSA using NextGen Healthcare technology.

Streamlining Exact Sciences Cologuard Testing Workflow: A Guide

makenna.alvarado@osisonline.net (Makenna Alvarado) — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:38:43 GMT

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, efficiency is paramount. Medical professionals seek streamlined processes to focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks. This efficiency is crucial in laboratory testing workflows, such as Exact Sciences Cologuard testing.

To optimize this process, a non-integrated set-up is often utilized. This approach facilitates ordering, requisition generation, order tracking, and manual results, including LOINC submission. Here’s how to set it up effectively: