Thanks a Zil Gurus,
I think Adam did it. His post should count as 100 posts. <cyber-clap>
Without pretending that I just graduated from BS networking course, I will rephrase what I am concluding so far:
1) Need- My base office will be staffed by receptionist and part-time biller who will need to access when I am seeing pt with my MA-- sometime in base clinic, sometime in satellite location. Sat locations ARE all rural and rented and I dont think I can get anything more than an Internet connection +/- fax/phone there.
Base clinic can be wired, sure. Satellite clinic- may not.
Budget is a relative issue-- If I am more productive by spending 10k than spending 8K, I want to invest in myself. Its all about ROI.
2) Actual dedicated 'server' server with server OS (SBS2003) with clients on domain is the way to go. IT help needed but achieving self-sufficiency by learning is recommended
3) Need Vista Business. Laps are good. Tablet ?? not yet finalized. Of course, RAM etc need to be super.
4) All in one networkable Fax with software to get it electronic
Qn: which one? Scansnap does not have TWAIN
5) Onebox it is. Period
6)IT needed to set up best way to access server from satellite location. LMI/GTmyPC wont cut it. Probably VPN tunnel is the answer.
7) IPhone as soon as I am in AT&T zone.
8) Correction to
<Dollar bills would be the only paper in my office>
I am sure some CMS law requires toilet paper in place. One of the zillions unfunded mandates.:-)
Once again, I sincerely and gratefully appreciate your help.
PKA
