Cloud-based practice management solutions are a reliable way to easily access real-time practice and patient data from anywhere , ,Change of any kind can be daunting. The best approach is to start with an understanding of where you are right now. When it comes to transitioning dental practice data from local storage to a cloud solution (or from one cloud solution to another), Erin Smith, software product marketing manager at Patterson Dental, recommends starting with your current workflow. “Ask yourself—what’s working in your practice today, and what pain points do you want to solve?” Smith also recommends that practices examine any software manufacturer’s reputation. “Company reputation and longevity are critical factors to consider.”,Fuse from Patterson Dental has been creating a stir in the dental software market for a while now. It’s designed to streamline a practice’s business operations with key performance indicators, quick and easy reporting, multilocation administration, and performance summaries. Practice administration features include scheduling, insurance management, and patient management screens. In addition, Fuse supports clinical charting, imaging, treatment plans, preventive care management, and e-prescriptions.,Whether your practice has a single location or several, Fuse’s Smart Screens allow users to view,
filter, and act on real-time patient information from anywhere. The Smart Screens (performance summary, accounts receivable, insurance management, and patient care) provide users with a high-level view of the numbers most critical to a practice, including production, insurance claim status, and hygiene retention. Using that information, the team members in the practice can take action. For example, a front desk team member can remind a patient about prescribed treatment or the insurance coordinator can quickly work through unsubmitted claims., • Access. Dentists and their teams can access data from anywhere they’re connected to the internet., • Adaptability. As a practice changes—adding or reducing operatories, locations, personnel—cloud technology can adapt, and requires no additional equipment., • Data protection and restoration. All reputable cloud solutions have robust data security and monitoring in place to ensure dental practices are compliant with all healthcare regulations., • Efficiency. Cloud solutions speed most back-office tasks, including insurance eligibility and lab communication, and upgrades are performed more frequently without office downtime.
