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Technology brings change to how we do our jobs. Some days we are
excited about the new technology; other days we want to throw it
out the window!
Our feature article focuses on a new CHAMP product that runs
on a tiny computer. It's not done yet, but we wanted to give you
a sneak preview because we think it will be FUN. You'll have to
be the judge of that in 2005!
| No
Grace Period for ICD-9 Coding Changes |
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ICD-9-CM codes changed October 1, and this year CMS is
not providing a 90-day grace period so providers can make
the adjustment.
Some changes home care agencies should be aware of:
- A fifth digit to specify location of Decubitous ulcers
(707.xx)
- Two new V-codes: V58.66, Long-term (current) use of aspirin,
and V58.67, Long-term (current) use of insulin
- New codes for venous embolisms and obstructive chronic
bronchitis with acute bronchitis
CHAMP included the ICD-9 changes in Release O, posted for
download at our Updates
webpage on September 24.
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| Referral
Program |
Do you know someone who could benefit from using CHAMP?
Send us their contact information, and, if they purchase, we'll
send you a check.
Refer a friend and receive:
- 10% of their first years' rental, paid quarterly upon
receipt of their payment, OR
- 5% of software purchase price upon receipt of their payment.
E-mail us at sales@champsoftware.com or
call Sales at 507-388-4141 ext. 7# to participate.
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| MN-ITS
997 File Name Changed |
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MN-ITS has changed the file name of their 997. This new
file name is not currently recognized by CHAMP's 997 Reader.
We have a fix (since Release O) to read the new MN- ITS
997 files. Please contact
us to request this fix.
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| Your
Pathways Stories |
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Last issue we featured an article on a CHAMP time-saving
feature, Pathways.
We also asked users to send us stories of how they use Pathways.
Katie Sundquist, of Burnett County Department of Health and
Human Services, Wisconsin, shared her story:
Dear David,
I really do like the pathway option. I've formulated one
for wound care, personal care, ulcer care, mobility/safety,
and pain. I've included recommended guides so everyone
is following a standard. It is saving us a lot of time
when we open a client, and the nurses don't have to think
so hard about what needs to be done. This isn't much
of a story but I did want you to know we do appreciate
your continued improvements.
Thanks, Katie, for your story! It's great to hear how you
are using CHAMP features to save time and serve clients.
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| Change
Can Be Fun?!? |
Arriving at Marge's home, you struggle to heft your heavy
kit, made even heavier by the laptop within. You sling it
over your shoulder, careful not to stumble and drop the blasted
thing.
Climbing the steps into Marge's home, you greet her warmly
and settle in at the kitchen table. She pours you coffee,
anticipating your visit. You slide the cup over to make room
for the laptop and press the power button. Five minutes later,
Marge is chatting away about a new prescription... but still
the computer isn't ready!
In frustration, you swirl cream into your coffee. Glancing
back at the unruly laptop, you gasp to find it's now a small
computer, hardly bigger than a cell phone. Intrigued, you
push the power button, instantly login and record Marge's
med change. Amazingly, that was fun!
Could you really do charting on a hand-size computer that
powers on instantly? Can this device eliminate the laptop "barrier" between
you and your client? Can a new computer be fun to use?
Most importantly, can you get it on a shoestring budget?
Find
out how. |
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