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Emdat delivers record quarter and expands its business line with new partnership

Emdat Inc., a leading provider of clinical documentation software designed to bridge the gap between Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and traditional dictation, announced today a record quarter for new contract signings. The quarter’s new partnerships include Nelson Systems, a national reseller of technical services and support, as well as multiple medical facilities and regional and government-based medical transcription service providers throughout the United States.

Nelson Systems, Inc. specializes in technical services that support mission critical voice and data applications, including hospitals, law offices, call centers and emergency settings. Nelson Systems will be reselling a host of Emdat applications, including the mobile app Emdat Mobile, which maximize clinician efficiency, increase documentation accuracy and help their healthcare clients provide the best care possible.

Emdat Mobile allows clinicians to enjoy the benefits of an EHR system and comply with meaningful use guidelines without suffering a drop in productivity. Clinicians can dictate and view their schedule directly from their mobile device. Documents can be reviewed, edited, electronically signed and routed on their Apple iOS or Android mobile devices without interrupting face time with patients. EHRs are automatically populated with data derived from the transcription.

“Nelson Systems is very excited to add the Emdat platform to our services for the healthcare market that we have been working with for the last twenty years. Emdat provides a limitless solution that enables medical professionals to better treat patients while saving time and money,” said Nelson Systems CEO, Doug Nelson, Sr. “We knew we wanted to be aligned with Emdat and its forward-looking vision to expand our footprint.”

“Emdat is pleased to announce this new relationship with Nelson Systems in addition to our new partnerships with a number of medical transcription service organizations. The expansion of our distribution channels allows us to bring our suite of applications and its efficient workflow, EHR integration and cost-saving benefits to more medical facilities and health care providers,” states Emdat CEO Randy Olver.

Emdat Makes Medical Documentation More Efficient with Newest Version of InScribe

Emdat announces the newest release of InScribe, the HIPAA-compliant typing application designed to help clinical documentation specialists easily and quickly complete quality documents. InScribe version 4.109 boasts advanced voice recognition (VR) integration and Qualified Text capabilities.

The update to InScribe features unprecedented VR integration with Qualified Text, functionality only Emdat provides. Qualified Text increases physician productivity and decreases transcription costs for medical facilities by automatically generating common text based on medical documentation. InScribe 4.109 utilizes an even deeper integration with M*Modal’s Speech Understanding™ in order to allow Qualified Text to be used inside voice recognition transcriptions.

“As our industry evolves, more medical documentation options are emerging that promote significant efficiencies, but don’t always deliver. At Emdat, we are constantly pushing the standards in order to provide the highest quality solutions that deliver on the promise of your EHR,” said Emdat CEO Randy Olver. “We believe in the future of VR, and InScribe 4.109’s support of Qualified Text within VR makes the dictation process even more efficient and documentation even faster.”

In November 2011, Emdat released version 4.106 of InScribe, which included significant updates that made the application easier to use and more customizable. The latest version of InScribe can be downloaded from Emdat’s software page and update assistance can be found in Emdat’s knowledgebase article.

Emdat 2011 User Conference Announced

The 2011 Emdat User Conference will be held December 12-14, 2011 at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Scottsdale, AZ

Emdat clients are invited to join us as we summit in the sun to discuss industry trends and new technologies.  Enjoy compelling presentations and question-and-answer sessions while networking with peers and Emdat leaders.  Learn about Emdat's latest advances in mobile apps, EMR integration, voice recognition and qualified text.  Discover how to maximize your use of the suite of applications and employ effective marketing techniques.

We have secured the amazing room rate of $163 per night plus tax. Rooms include magnificent desert views and gas-burning fireplaces.  This breathtaking property offers a luxurious spa, access to renowned courses at Troon North Golf Club, and exquisite dining.   

For more information, and to register for this rewarding event, visit our 2011 User Conference page. 

Emdat offers three-day training class in June

Make the most of Emdat's applications! Join us in Madison, WI for a three day training class June 8th-10th. You'll learn the basics as well as the advanced features of InCommand, InQuiry, InSync, InScribe, and ShadowPrint. Visit the Emdat Training Class category at www.emdathelp.com to sign up!

Emdat moves to new office space

Effective Monday, October 25, 2010, Emdat, Inc. will be located at 6180 Verona Road, Suite 200, Fitchburg, WI 53719-1946. Please send hand written signatures other communications to this address. Please be aware that our phone numbers have NOT changed. The addresses for Payments and Accounting also have NOT changed. Payments should still be sent to our Chicago address lockbox, and Accounting correspondence should still be sent to our Louisiana PO Box.

Emdat Software Updates, September 2010

Emdat is proud to announce upcoming releases to InQuiry, InCommand and InScribe. On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, Emdat will be making InScribe 4.97 available for download. On Monday, September 20, 2010, our web applications will be deployed to our servers, upgrading them to InQuiry and InCommand 5.8.  Details follow. Please note that some of the features in the InScribe release on the 4th will only be available after the associated InCommand updates are deployed on the 20th.

Some of the updates to InCommand relate to billing features, therefore some aspects of our billing subsystem are being upgraded to accommodate the changes. We urge you to run some reports for verification purposes. We recommend that some reports be run before the date of the cut-over, and rerun after, to verify the results you get. While we’ve done extensive testing of this update, we want to make sure the transition is smooth for everyone. READ MORE

Emdat iPhone application available for download

We’ve got an app for that! A brand new application is available in the iPhone App Store for Emdat account holders. Emdat Mobile for iPhone allows providers to obtain a listing of their scheduled appointments, perform dictation, and even review and complete transcriptions from their Preliminary folder. Even clients that do not send us an appointment listing can still create new dictation and review transcription using the Emdat Mobile product. (Note: iTouch and iPad devices will also work with the Emdat Mobile product, however iTouch users will need to purchase a separate microphone to perform dictation). This is a free download from the App Store.

New Technology Solution Relieves Doctors Of Time-Consuming Data Entry When Using EMRs, According To Emdat White Paper

Fitchburg, WI (June 27, 2010) — A new method of populating electronic medical records that pulls patient information directly from a medical transcription enables physicians to keep their daily workflow the same, according to a white paper released today by Emdat, a provider of web-based medical transcription software.

Most EMR systems on the market today require physicians to personally scroll through an extensive list of checkboxes for every patient they see. As a result they’re forced to spend a large part of their day entering data into a computer. Entitled "Facilitate EMR Success: Discrete Reportable Transcription Shifts Documentation Burden Off Physicians," the white paper cites a finding by the AC Group, a health care technology consultancy, that a physician who sees 40 patients a day will spend an average of 140 minutes entering patient data. READ MORE

Emdat Launches DaRT Solution that Allows Physicians to Use EMRs With No Changes to Daily Workload

Fitchburg, WI (April 27, 2010) – Emdat announces the launch of DaRT, or Discrete accurate Reportable Transcription, a solution that enables more efficient utilization of electronic medical records by seamlessly integrating with Emdat’s online medical transcription platform.

Providers and MTSOs who use Emdat can now populate EMRs with information entered by transcriptionists rather than physicians, allowing doctors to focus on patient care and potentially leading to significant cost savings.  By relieving physicians of this time-consuming data entry responsibility, which ultimately reduces the average number of patients he or she can see in a day, DaRT eliminates what has been a major challenge to the successful adoption of electronic records. READ MORE

Emdat becomes Gold Member of MTIA

Emdat is proud to announce its Gold membership in the Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA).  As a MTIA Gold member, Emdat will be highly visible leader within the healthcare industry and an important contributor to national healthcare policy.  MTIA is the world's largest association for medical transcription service organizations.  It is a not-for-profit trade association serving the needs of medical transcription companies, vendors, and health information management professionals.

Emdat a Promoter of Health Story Project

Emdat, a world leader in online-based medical transcription software, is taking on a leadership role with the Health Story Project. Health Story develops and promotes standards that support the flow of information between narrative documents and electronic medical record systems (EMR ).

“As a provider of transcription software and data storage to thousands of medical transcription companies and healthcare providers around the globe, Emdat is well situated to provide meaningful insights for the critical work Health Story is doing,” said Randy Olver, Emdat CEO. READ MORE

Emdat Partners with Interfix, LLC

Emdat is pleased to announce that InterFix's BenchMark KB Online subscription service, which includes Stedman's Medical Dictionary and a National Physician Database, has been integrated with Emdat InScribe, version 4.9x.

Once you purchase an annual BenchMark KB subscription online, you can immediately activate the integrated options by entering your credentials on the InScribe Login screen.  An AHDI Associate membership is included with the purchase of Benchmark KB.   Please note that if you are already a member of AHDI, you can get a discount on Benchmark KB through the AHDI website. READ MORE