Ulrich Medical Concepts Selects Intuit Health Patient Portal Solutions For Physician Practices

Thousands of Patients Now Able to Interact With Their Doctors Online Using Self-Service Communication Platform

PADUCAH, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ulrich Medical Concepts has selected Intuit Health, the nation’s leader in patient-to-provider communication solutions, to provide its physician practices with a patient portal solution. Through this agreement, thousands of Ulrich patients will now be able to easily communicate with their providers to complete key tasks online.

“In fact, Team Chart Concept EMR Software Technology will be compliant with the criteria and mechanisms for Meaningful Use certification as outlined by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.”

With the Intuit Health Patient Portal, patients can pre-register, request appointments, refill prescriptions, understand and pay bills, complete medical forms, receive lab results and clinical summaries, conduct virtual office visits, and exchange messages for related care and administrative issues using a secure, online solution, anytime from anywhere. Improving patient communications, providing better accessibility, and offering tools to increase data accuracy will give staff more time to care for patients at the time of their visit.

After researching the requirements for the Meaningful Use government incentive plan that stems from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Ulrich chose Intuit Health’s patient portal to help achieve those requirements.

“The combination of our Team Chart Concepts' Electronic Medical Records and Intuit's Patient Portal make for a complete physician solution that enables the best patient care while enhancing the efficiency of the practice,” said Sandra Ulrich, vice president for Ulrich Medical Concepts. “In fact, Team Chart Concept EMR Software Technology will be compliant with the criteria and mechanisms for Meaningful Use certification as outlined by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology."

Americans increasingly want online assistance for their health care needs. A 2010 Intuit Health survey showed that 72 percent of adults would use an online tool that would help them pay their medical bills, communicate with their doctor more easily, make appointments and get lab results. Eighty-four percent said they would complete their medical forms online before their doctor’s appointment if they had that option.

“Ulrich Medical Concepts serves patients throughout the Southeastern United States and we’re thrilled to be able to provide a solution that will help them increase their patient satisfaction, lower their costs and improve office efficiencies,” said Steve Malik, president and general manager of Intuit Health.

Intuit Health is part of the MGMA AdminiServe® Partner Network and a Member Advantage partner for the American Academy of Family Physicians. More information about Intuit Health solutions is available on the company’s website.

About Ulrich Medical Concepts

Since 1999, Ulrich Medical Concepts has developed, implemented and delivered innovative electronic medical records (EMR) solutions to the ambulatory and correctional healthcare markets. Ulrich Medical Concepts' EMR software replaces paper charts. Their innovative EMR systems create efficiencies in the work place, improve workflow, maximize revenue, eliminate duplicate tasks and reduce the overall costs associated with healthcare delivery. To learn more, please visit www.ulrichmedicalconcepts.com

About Intuit Health

Intuit Health improves health care by developing groundbreaking clinical, administrative and financial services that connect providers and patients. We’ve combined Intuit’s legendary approach to simplifying complex tasks with Medfusion’s expertise in provider-patient communications. The result: It’s easier than ever to understand and pay your medical bills, get lab results, schedule appointments, and give patients timely electronic access to their health information. Learn more at: www.intuithealth.com

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