LeonardoMD Partners with MedAppz to Provide Web-Based CCHIT-Certified Electronic Health Record

LeonardoMD has partnered with MedAppz to offer an industry-leading web-based electronic health record to complement LeonardoMD’s premier web-based practice management software. The MedAppz iSuite will be incorporated into LeonardoMD web-based practice management software, which is primarily focused on streamlining the flow of patients through the medical office, automating administrative tasks, accelerating claim submission and payment, and eliminating claim filing errors. The addition of the MedAppz iSuite is designed to allow ambulatory care practices to securely chart patient information, write prescriptions, and automatically generate claims with the same commitment to quality and efficiency with which LeonardoMD software has streamlined practice management.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2010

LeonardoMD is pleased to announce that it has partnered with MedAppz to offer an industry-leading web-based electronic health record to complement LeonardoMD’s premier web-based practice management system.

The CCHIT-certified MedAppz iSuite is a comprehensive system that allows ambulatory care practices to securely chart patient information, write prescriptions, and automatically generate claims while utilizing the compelling Software as a Service (SaaS) Web delivery model. MedAppz enables healthcare providers to fully manage, utilize, and access patient information by bridging the information access gap between providers, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. The MedAppz iSuite is currently used in more than 500 clinics across the nation.

The MedAppz iSuite will be incorporated into LeonardoMD web-based practice management software, which is primarily focused on streamlining the flow of patients through the medical office, automating administrative tasks, accelerating claim submission and payment, and eliminating claim filing errors and rejections. The addition of the MedAppz iSuite is designed to uniquely optimize each doctor’s clinical documentation workflow with the same commitment to quality and efficiency with which LeonardoMD software has streamlined practice management.

Regarding the partnership with LeonardoMD, Brian Lichtlin, CEO of MedAppz, said, "MedAppz is thrilled to work with LeonardoMD in putting together a ‘best of breed’ EHR for LeonardoMD customers, which will not only accelerate the adoption of EHRs (electronic health records) among physicians, but will also improve the quality of patient care. For years we've been at the forefront of EHR technology, and it's exciting to have the chance to work with LeonardoMD to drive down practice management costs and help healthcare professionals serve patients faster and more reliably."

Ralph Holmes, CEO of LeonardoMD, stated, "Our goal at LeonardoMD is to provide our members with the most powerful and efficient tools for practice management and EMR (electronic medical records) while fully leveraging the flexibility and convenience of software contained in the web browser. We could not have found a partner better suited to this purpose than MedAppz, and we are excited to jointly produce the highest standard of premier web-based EHR and practice management software.”

For more detailed information about the new features, including screen shots and demonstration videos, visit the LeonardoMD EMR website.

About LeonardoMD (http://www.leonardomd.com): LeonardoMD is a leading provider of premier web-based medical practice management software and electronic medical records (EMR) to thousands of physicians, billing services, and medical providers in every major medical specialty. The LeonardoMD software as a service (SAAS) suite of applications is delivered over the web through an Internet browser to eliminate the traditional investment required for servers and IT staff. LeonardoMD’s products are designed to automate every step of the revenue cycle and patient care. Founded in 2000, LeonardoMD is headquartered in San Diego, CA. To learn more about LeonardoMD, please visit http://www.leonardomd.com.

About MedAppz (http://www.medappz.com): Based in Wichita, KS and Naples, FL, MedAppz is the industry leader in CCHIT certified, web-based Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) applications and practice management/billing solutions for the ambulatory healthcare market. MedAppz’s software solutions simplify clinic management, cut costs, reduce risk, and ultimately improve patient care. http://www.medappz.com

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