IT Consulting Houston | Citiscape Networks

Let's face it. Many proprietary software companies are using HIPAA-compliance as a way to create an additional revenue stream. There are many new applications out there that are being developed that SHOULD already have HIPAA-compliancy "built-in". Medical practice management software is in the "mature phase" of the product lifecycle, and when HIPAA came along this created a new way for these companies to make money. While on this subject, there are also other applications on the market that do not force your practice to send claims through a clearinghouse, thus saving your practice money in the long run. Be choosey and don't rush into a decision if you are in the market for new software. When choosing ANY vertical specific application, you must have a well documented list of questions to ask a vendor, and a list of the pros and cons of each application. Make sure there are no hidden fees or upfront costs that your practice didn't anticipate. This takes us to the next stage. Software purchase and implementation. You NEED an experienced IT Consultant / Project Manager to manage the project! This will save your practice money in the long run as well as save your sanity. Many practices encounter the same issue. Several proprietary applications, multiple vendors with their hands on the server and network,  and one not communicating to the other or (at best) communicating just to the owner of the medical practice who has no clue or interest in software, networks, and data transmission and just wants to run their business and be left alone with this burden. We provide top notch project management and IT consulting, services, and help desk to manage this for you. Coming from software development backgrounds, we understand development lifecycles, what to expect, and prepare your practice for minimal downtime. REMEMBER: If you purchase in-house (Client/Server) software (vs. a hosted solution) and BEGIN implementation of the project in 2008, Tax Code Section 179 will apply and provide huge cost savings.

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