LeonardoMD Aids in the Relief Efforts for the San Diego Wildfires

LeonardoMD Aids in the Relief Efforts for the San Diego Wildfires
October 24, 2007 – SAN DIEGO, CA – LeonardoMD encourages donations to aid victims of the Southern California wildfires. LeonardoMD employees are volunteering their time and resources to relief efforts for the duration of this crisis as well as the long rebuilding process to come. Working together, we can speed the recovery of those affected by this tragedy. In that spirit, LeonardoMD encourages individuals and businesses nationwide to join us in donating to relieve the urgent needs surrounding us here in San Diego.

LeonardoMD Announces New Website

LeonardoMD Announces New Website
July 28, 2007 – SAN DIEGO, CA – LeonardoMD is pleased to announce a brand new look for our website. This major redesign provides visitors with a more in-depth look at the products and services LeonardoMD provides.
The new LeonardoMD.com features
a new look and feel
an interactive guide through LeonardoMD products and services
case studies, testimonials, news, and advice
in-depth information about LeonardoMD’s history and future
customizable color schemes and layouts
additional resources for administrators and office staff
LeonardoMD is committed to making practice management straightforward and enjoyable for you. As part of the refreshed look, LeonardoMD Renaissance users will enjoy a modern, pleasing interface designed to improve existing workflow and lay the groundwork for the new features premiering soon and future enhancements currently in development.
LeonardoMD is excited to hear your comments and suggestions about the new Website. Send us feedback through our Contact Us page.

Navicure and LeonardoMD Announce Partnership

Navicure and LeonardoMD Announce Partnership
July 31, 2007 – ATLANTA, GA and SAN DIEGO, CA— Navicure, a leading provider of automated, Web-based revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions for physician practices, and LeonardoMD, Inc., a premier provider of Web-based practice management and clinical software, today announced they have partnered to offer small and mid-size physician practices a completely Web-based solution to their billing needs. Integration between technology solutions will allow practices to automate the full range of practice and revenue cycle management functions – beginning with patient check-in and ending with payment posting. The software suite developed by LeonardoMD supports a wide range of practice management functions, from traditional scheduling and billing, to progressive charting, charge capture, and workflow technologies. Physicians can securely access information, data and patient charts from any computer equipped with a Web browser – essential functionality in today’s healthcare environment where providers often practice from various locations like satellite offices and hospitals. The software automatically generates claims and identifies errors that could cause rejection. Clean claims are then passed through Navicure’s RCM solution, which ultimately manages claims processing, where an additional review layer is provided. “We are not only impressed with the comprehensive functionality offered through the LeonardoMD suite, but also with the company’s commitment to superior customer service,” said James Denny, president and CEO of Navicure. “Like Navicure, they believe in highly responsive, personal support, and we believe that shared commitment will serve as the foundation for our partnership.” “There is no doubt that Web-based solutions represent the next generation of information technology for healthcare providers,” said Ralph E. Holmes, MD, president and CEO of LeonardoMD, Inc. “Innovators like Navicure and LeonardoMD are committed to providing physician practices with easy-to-use technology that ultimately streamlines how they do business.”
About Navicure
Navicure provides automated, Web-based revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions that help physician practices improve operational efficiency and profitability. Serving thousands of physicians in practices nationwide, Navicure’s solutions automate revenue cycle processes, including claims management, electronic remittance posting, secondary claims processing, advanced reporting and ancillary services, such as patient statement processing, eligibility verification and data protection. For more information, please visit www.navicure.com.
About LeonardoMD
LeonardoMD is a comprehensive physician practice management suite that provides registration, scheduling, chart documentation, charge capture, billing and workflow functionality. Delivered over the Web through an Internet browser, LeonardoMD software allows practices to eliminate legacy practice management systems that require servers and IT staff. LeonardoMD’s products are designed to deliver quality, ease of use, performance, scalability and effective regulatory compliance. For more information, please visit www.leonardomd.com.
Source: Navicure, Yahoo Finance

Web-Based Solutions Remove Barriers to Information Adoption

Web-Based Solutions Remove Barriers to Information Adoption
July, 2007 – ATLANTA, GA – There can be no doubt that, in the past few years, professionals in the healthcare industry have come to view paper-based processes as archaic. As a result, more and more providers are turning to electronic solutions to help them enhance quality, increase productivity, and reduce both errors and stress.
While most recognize the potential value that technology offers, they often encounter two major stumbling blocks on the road to implementation:
The considerable investment required to purchase software and hardware, as well as the resources that must be dedicated to ongoing maintenance of locally hosted systems.
The fact that many alternatives are hard to use because the technology is inflexible, forcing clinical and administrative staff to drastically alter familiar work patterns.
Web-based solutions, however, deliver the benefits of the latest technology and typically eliminate these barriers. “Navicure’s revenue cycle management (RCM) solution is a prime example – and LeonardoMD is pleased to partner with Navicure to close the electronic loop with our Web-based practice management software and EMR” says Kyle Palla, VP of Business Development at LeonardoMD.
LeonardoMD supports a wide range of functions, from traditional scheduling and billing, to progressive charting, charge capture, and workflow technologies. Information and data can be accessed from any computer with a Web browser, an important consideration since today’s providers often practice from various locations (multiple offices, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, etc.). The solution is built upon a library of clinical templates that are easily customized so that each provider can reproduce his or her preferred documentation style.
Dr. Holmes says, “As a plastic surgeon, I see patients both in the office and in the hospital prior to surgery. With a Web-based solution, I no longer have to worry that patient information – like documented history and physical exams – somehow got misplaced between office and OR. I can simply pull what I need up on the computer wherever I am. I can likewise use messaging functionality to communicate with staff about special needs or instruments for specific patient treatments.” The system’s messaging feature does more than simply trigger e-mail transmissions. It generates workflow queues and to-do lists to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
The LeonardoMD charge capture system allows users to create “code sets” for procedures performed on a regular basis. The provider establishes a list of ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS codes that reflect a typical patient encounter. At the end of the visit, he or she can simply click on the code set and the superbill is populated with the correct codes. Of course, the user can go into the form and make alterations to reflect any atypical services provided.
The solution automatically generates claims and serves as a first line of defense against errors that could cause a claim to be rejected. Solutions like Navicure’s RCM, which ultimately manage claims processing, provide an additional layer of scrutiny and further speed reimbursement.
Besides a shared commitment to delivering high quality solutions via the Internet, Navicure and LeonardoMD are similarly dedicated to exemplary customer support – becoming a genuine partner with the practice. Case in point: LeonardoMD offers unlimited training to as many staff members or providers as often as they like – to ensure they receive maximum benefit from the service.
It’s clear that Web-based solutions represent the next generation of information technology for healthcare. Innovators like Navicure and LeonardoMD are committed to removing obstacles that might interfere with any provider’s ability to access the latest technology in order to advance the quality and effectiveness of the care they deliver.
Ralph Holmes, MD is President and CEO of LeonardoMD, Inc. and Medical Director of San Diego Kids Plastic Surgery. Kyle Palla is Vice President of Business Development of LeonardoMD, Inc.