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"The program is great – could not manage w/out it!"
— Dr. Robert Solomon, M.D.
"I want to thank you for creating and marketing MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus). It is a rare pleasure when a product and its support services completely exceed one's wildest expectations. My partner, and I purchased MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) at the AAD in March. We had two specific needs when we began evaluating charting software. First, we wanted to improve the legibility and quality of our record keeping. In addition, we wanted to be able to eliminate our transcription costs. We also hoped it would fully integrate into our computer system, which is Millbrook Paradigm. I must admit, after evaluating the options for note taking software, I really wanted Nextgen. We have a windows based system and it would have fully integrated into it. However, at the exorbitant cost of $80K, it was a luxury which we decided to forego, and we purchased MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus).
Since installing MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus), I have been increasingly delighted with your product. Your manual
is well written and easy to follow. However, your support staff is absolutely outstanding! I wish I had written down names so I
could complement them individually. I can tell you that everyone who has assisted me along the learning curve has been courteous,
knowledgeable, patient, and extremely helpful. I will be recommending your system to all of our associates with enthusiasm and
without reservation. I look forward to a long association with your company. Thank you for making a fine product with excellent
support and service."
— Dermatologist using MediNotes e
"We have been using MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) for over 2yrs on our Windows 2000 server and have passed our Medicare audit w/ flying colors....in fact the auditor thought this was amazing that we could be so thorough as our clinic is very complex....nucs, lab, x ray, vascular, echo, surg, ultrasound, neurodiagnostics etc....
MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) absolutely saved my bacon, without it I would have had difficulty producing
documentation and would have had to repay $150,000 to Medicare! My return on investment has been about 2,000%."
— Dr. Alan Tannenbaum, M.D.
"...Within four months I began to use the program with increasing speed and I was no longer dictating for a
transcriptionist. By making this transition I have saved $1200 to $1500 per month in transcription fees and have cut two to four
hours a day off my schedule because I no longer have to edit and print the transcriptions..."
— Dr. John E. Kazilionis, D.O.
"Medinotes has changed the way we practice. It saves us countless amounts of time pulling charts. The lab module has
further improved efficiency in the office. I think it has allowed my nurse practitioner and myself to leave the office earlier
each evening."
— Dr. David R. Buyer, M.D.
MediNotes Client Since April 2004
"Frankly, I'm just blown away by how easy this program is and how easily we can customize it. You can quote me on
that!"
— Dr. Lawrence W. Elmer, M.D.
"I chose MediNotes after years of EMR consideration. I was searching for a program that would allow me to mold templates
to my specific needs and I found that functionality within MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus). The MediNotes concept and
architecture are very unique and allow me to customize the program on the fly. On the occasion I do run into a problem, the
MediNotes staff is extremely knowledgeable and available on a one-on-one basis. Selecting an EMR program is a leap of faith, which
in my case has made a significant and positive impact on my practice."
— Dr. Carlos A. de Carvalho, M.D.
MediNotes Client Since December 2003
"This product is worth its weight in gold and I could not go back to paper ever again."
— Dr. Ivan Jacobs, M.D.
"MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) has one tremendous feature that sets it apart from all other EMRs on the market, the
amazing ability to continue to add options to the program on the fly. Based on how easy MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) is to
customize, I can't imagine any specialty that would not be able to use this program!"
— Dr. Michael Loeffler, M.D.
"The number of solutions that the MediNotes system has offered my practice are numerous. For example, the program has made
the pre-certification process that is necessary for CT scans, MRIs and ultra sounds at our local hospital significantly more
efficient. I see the patient, complete the history and physical and have my nurse order the necessary tests. All of the
information that the hospital and the insurance company require for the pre-certification of these tests are generated through
the use of MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus). My staff simply prints off the demographic and history sections from the encounter
note, and the billing statement that includes all the ICD-9 and CPT codes. All of this is completed the same day the patient is
seen and there are no delays or excuses from the hospital or insurance companies that they do not have enough information. This
process alone has saved my practice a great deal of time, hassle and money."
— Dr. Wendy Smith, M.D.
MediNotes Client Since December 2003
"MediNotes has really helped us streamline our group practice. We have 3 sites and we link them via VPN. We can all see
each other's notes clearly and live. We cannot survive without MediNotes. It has definitely replaced at least 1 1/2 full time
staff position, by reducing the amount of time looking for paper charts, deciphering them and faxing them."
— Dr. Venkata R. Dharbhamulla, M.D.
"I just had some charts, etc audited by someone who is a professional coder / auditor for medicare. I just wanted you to
know that the medinotes documentation and coding/ billing with medisoft link was something this person had never seen before. She
said in all her years of auditing that this was the best system she had ever seen. This thing is bullet proof ! This proved it! She
loved the entire system."
— Dr. John Brandeisky
"This past year it had the ultimate test. I had to re-certify for my specialty boards. This was the ultimate test because
an esteemed group of peers would be examining eight complex records with a "magnifying glass." I was concerned. Board certification
is very important and I did not want to lose it on account of problems with my records. Well, I passed with flying colors. I never
would have accomplished this had it not been for MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus)."
— Dr. Elliot Udell, D.P.M
"I am sure there is a tremendous amount of things this program will do that will help me in my practice. My wife is a RN
who does quality management for an insurance company. She reviews physician's records to check levels of documentation. I showed
her one of my finished initial visit notes and she said it was the best she had seen. Great job!"
— Dr. Robert N. Osdyke, D.P.M., FACFAS
"Been using MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) for 2 plus years and has been the best investment I've made in my practice
the past 28 years."
— Dr. Carmen Luciano, D.P.M.
"I have already started to 'sell' medinotes as an idea for changing from dictation in the practice I am purchasing. Once
they see the vast potential they will think I'm a genius! Do you sell stock? Maybe I can get in early if you all are going to be
the next Microsoft!"
— Debra Young, D.P.M
"I've used Medinotes since 1998. When I started I was totally computed illiterate. One sales person joked that 'if I could
learn the program, anyone could'. Now I can't imagine running my practice without it. I do 95-100% of the notes on it. When I was
new to Medinotes, a new patient with multiple problems and a long complicated history was easier to dictate, but over the years I
find these patients fewer and fewer. I added a second doctor a year ago and he only uses Medinotes...never dictates. You will save
LOTS of time, LOTS of money on dictation, and get better quality notes. Five minutes after the last patient leaves for the day, all
the notes are done, referral letters written and everything is printed and in the chart. Just the ease of doing a few referral
letters a day is probably worth the price. Support is outstanding, and the price is low for the total product you get. Having all
your charts with you all the time on a laptop is frequently a real crisis saver in our 2-office practice."
— Dr. David Nelson
"The product is easy to learn and easy to use. It is very flexible and adaptable to any specific procedures or protocols an
individual practice may utilize. ...I would rate this product as a 10."
— Dr. Thomas Pusterla
"I want to thank you again for the wonderful 'pearls of wisdom' you passed along. I truly do appreciate it. It has taken
hours off my daily dictation. I actually spent less than three minutes on an initial office visit level 3!"
— Dr. Michael G. Demner
"I love your software. It is very easy to use once you get used to it, very fast. I find it to be very complete. I
anticipate your software will save us approx $9,000 /yr in transcription costs!"
— Dr. Christiane H. Gardner
"I have used MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) since it started when it was PodNotes. I believe it is the best
investment in my practice. It helps me chart efficiently and effectively. It is excellent for following the appropriate coding
initiative. I can chart fast between patients so that all charts are done at the end of the day! And i know that the billing
matches the charting for correct coding. It has helped me code better, thus, even increase income. I find the program extremely
easy to use and very versatile. The support people are the very best of all the computer technologies support people I have ever
used! That includes AppMed, Easyway, all Microsoft products, wordperfect, Norton's, Dell, Gateway, and many others. Buy it! Use
it! You will LOVE the program."
— Dr. Angeles M. Valdes
"I just wanted to send you a sincere thank you for the wonderful program you have developed. Just recently, I had a
follow up audit by Medicare to evaluate my coding versus the treatment rendered. Previously my charting was not concise enough
for Medicare and I was required to reimburse some of the money to the Medicare program. I am pleased to announce at this audit
they found no problems and congratulated me on the completeness of my records. It is due to your program that I am able to rest
easy knowing that all of my charting is complete and accurate. The cost of your program has paid for itself. It is the best money
I have ever spent."
Dr. Rosa A. Montemayor
"With MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus), I am able to download labs over the Internet, view them and file them away with
the click of a button. My dictation costs went from an average of $500/month to $0. MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) gives me
the freedom to modify the program to fit my style of practice. My office staff is in love with this program, it has lessened the
workload of every one of us."
— Dr. Michael Guma, M.D.
"There are few things in the practice of medicine that have truly revolutionized the way I practice medicine –
MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) is one of those things. MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) has significantly affected
my personal life – I reduced my after-hours charting from 3 hours to about 10 minutes per day!"
— Dr. Richard H. Blau, M.D.
MediNotes Client Since December 2003
"MediNotes e is an easy, very intuitive EMR that is a great asset to my practice. You are able to customize the templates
to your personal way of accessing the patients. It's cost-effective and some of the modules are a must to streamline the staff
work. Their customer support staff is extremely patient and very helpful."
— Dr. Andre Gilbert, M.D. Urology
"After I purchased MediNotes e(formerly Charting Plus), I was able to reduce my staff by three people, a savings of
$75,000 per year and that is a permanent manpower reduction. Actually I see 20 to 25% more patients per day than I did before I
had the software. I am more efficient because what I do now is see patients, not produce a record of the visit; the MediNotes e
(formerly Charting Plus) does that."
— Dr. Michael R. Hoffmann, M.D.
May/June 2003 Carolina Healthcare Business
"I have been using MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) for 3 years and have been very happy. No longer do we have the
problem of a chart being lost. No more offsite record storage or retrieval has saved money, time, and increased revenue. At then
end of the day, I usually have all my notes finished. All I have left to do is sign the letters back to the re-offering physician.
Transcription costs have gone from $300+ a month to zero. Alerts are a snap and the program allows complete tracking and follow up
resolution to sensitive areas like abnormal pap smears, abnormal mammograms, and abnormal biopsy results. This program has been
very easy to learn, enhanced my productivity, decreased my costs and increased my free time. MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus)
is an excellent cost effective way to move into electronic records."
— Dr. Gregory K. Berryman, M.D.
"Dave was awesome, professional, hardworking and answered all questions. I could not have asked for anything more. Thanks
for your help, Dave."
— Dr. Mark Wardenburg, D.C.
Irvine Physical Medicine & Rehab
"Hello, I just wanted to let you all know how informative the seminar at Wyndam Gardens in NYC was on Saturday. All kinds
of light bulbs were going off in my brain and when I got home this morning I worked for 8 hours (mind you, on the prettiest Sunday
we've had since last year) making and refining our templates. Being able to work on the program with the help of Dave and Steve
was wonderful and so much more educational than working on the internet or phone. They both did a wonderful job with all of us.
They are a real asset to your company. I'm sure they must get tired of answering the same questions all the time from a bunch of
computer ninnies but they never appeared to mind at all. Your program is amazing and I was so excited to be able to do so much more
today than I could do on Friday."
— Marilyn Rivell
Office Manager, Dr. Raymond Rivell
"We recently had Steve Swope, conduct the MediNotes e (formerly Charting Plus) optimization for our client in Allegan,
MI. Steve exhibited in-depth knowledge of the product and presented in a way that was understandable and 'user friendly'. I
appreciated his flexibility and willingness to adapt his program to the particular needs of us and our client. We expect a
successful implementation facilitated by Steve's excellent foundation of optimization."
— David Case, CEO
Physician Solutions, Inc. (MediNotes e Dealer)
"Just wanted to thank you again for your great optimization today. Dr. Knuteson stopped by my office after you left and
said again how impressed he was. Now we just need to get the rest of the organization involved and the pieces will fall into place.
I know he will be talking this software up to his peers so there may be more opportunity for sales here in the future. Great job! I
was impressed by the product and the optimization."
— Carrie Blum
The Monroe Clinic
"(our trainer) was excellent and knows what we need to be more efficient and to be in compliance with Medicare
requirements!"
— Dr. Donald Beahm, M.D.
"The instructor is excellent!"
— Christina Watson
"I would like to express my appreciation for the wonderful optimization session... My staff is now ready to be operational
with the MediNotes program. I felt the optimization was very well done and valuable."
— Dr. James MacMillan III, M.D.
"...excellent job with the vast amount of information she had to convey..."
— Dr. Carolyn Matthews, M.D.
Texas Oncology, P.A.
"...very good teacher and the way she presented the program was excellent. Thanks."
— Becky Hill
"...wonderful job!"
— Deb Morse
"Very well done!"
— Dr. Daniel R. Molcsan, DPM