Joyce Chua, Author at Power Practice

No Default Providers Required

version 5.1+ Typically, when adding a new patient to your database Power Practice will require a default producer and hygienist are set. Moving forward, the Patient File module no longer requires a default Hygienist. The dropdown starts blank and allows you to fill it in manually. The program can be…

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Enabling Automatic EOB adjustments for Preauthorization

version 5.1+ Enable a setting to automatically adjust the patient/insurance fee split for planned treatments. This feature will only affect planned treatments when submitted for pre-authorization and will not take effect for Complete or Incomplete treatments. Visit the Transactions module. Select the Treatments tab. Select the wrench icon in the upper…

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Optional Ortho Codes

version 5.1+ In version 5.1 and above, you can now set custom treatment codes to be used for individual patient plan Ortho fees. This will be instrumental for provinces in which the Ortho codes can vary between plans.This guide covers the use of Optional Ortho billing codes. It does not…

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Find Appointments Report

version 5.1+ The Find Appts option resides within the Search Blocked Off Report, added in version 5.1. Find Appts will aide you in searching for specific appointments such as planned appointments, appointments with a Reschedule type, or those with selections such as "Lab", "Short Notice" and other tick box options…

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Practice Analysis

version 5.1+ The Practice Analysis tab is a new addition to the Practice Analysis collection of reports. It will gather several key analysis points for the given date range and producers. Visit the Practice menu dropdown atop the program window. Select Practice Analysis. Set the tab to Practice Analysis. Set…

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Patient Form Settings (Clear/New Line)

version 5.1+ Patient forms can now be set to start with most fields cleared and ready to use. These options will suit different kinds of digital forms, the steps below will demonstrate this clearly.The guide below assumes your office has already setup and uses Digital Patient Forms. If you have…

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Copy Recall Description into Recall Appointment notes

version 5.1+ Set the recall description to be copied from the patient's recall details into the appointment notes when scheduling. If your team typically leaves informative notes regarding the patient's next booking (ie. needs PAN) you can simply carry these notes forward directly into the Appointment Notes box when scheduling…

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Export & Import Patients

version 5.0+ The new patient Export/Import features allow you to move patient files in their entirety from one database or from one office to another. This feature is useful for multi-office practices who may share patients, or specialists you work closely with.Transferred data includes: Patient/Account file, Patient Medications/Alerts, Transactions (but…

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Ortho Report

version 5.1+ The Ortho report will allow you to explore all your plans, active or closed. It will also allow you to process new fees, reconcile payment history, and print claim forms for submission.In order to use this report and the Ortho functions in general, you must ensure your practice…

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Productivity Report

version 5.1+ Within the updated Practice Analysis module, the new Productivity tab will allow you to report on producer and clinic efficiency. The data gathered here will be instrumental in improving your clinic's appointment booking and proposed treatment completion averages, and, ideally, highlight any areas of concern worth investigating.This report…

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