The letter writer is a disgrace. I do agree that there are limits to what can be corrected and it should. I don't know if he "approves" every line of code.

He does approve every line of code. He stated that in a post a few months back.

Jon has continued to develop AC into what he considers a more complete product. As such, there has both been the desire and the request for a PM section.

I think what I am saying is being misunderstood. I know there are many who want the PM. And, I think they should have that option. I am just saying that I believe we are seeing the opportunity for improvements to the core product slide downward. Look at the support threads. I mean I rarely use support, but it sounds as if some are really have a difficult time with it.

It may also be required to completely be compatible with the requirements for government reimbursement.

I am not an expert on this, but I do not think a PM is required to be compatible. In fact, I think the government benefits if we are not able to bill smile

One always has the ability to stop upgrading. There might be someone out there using V2. I doubt anyone is using V1. There are a number using V3.

The ability to stop upgrading has nothing to do with V3, V4 or V5 being improved. Sure, Osler can not go to V5, and I don't blame him. But, I would like to see V4 or whichever program improved. It just seems like the emphasis has always been on interfaces and more interfaces and CCHIT which is required and now a PM.

Jon has not led us wrong to date. Hopefully the letter writer can be done sooner.

No, he hasn't, and that is why I said, he is probably reading this and laughing. But, I do not think the letter writer will ever be fixed. The code required to have the letter writer use the program's application and window is way more than work than writing a two-word shell command and letting it open in Open Office or Word Pad or Notepad or Word.

@scalpel, I understand where you are coming from. It would be easy to have the ability to use AC or other programs. AC already has too many windows. To have Word or whatever pop up to write and edit a letter would be infinitely better and give a lot more usability. Your letter would format the way you wish and would actually look professional. You could save in .doc or .docx and, therefore, be able to open it and edit it as you see fit. It would also crash a lot less often. To each his own, I suppose.

I really don't think this is a downer of a thread. It is a much needed thread that Dr. Osler brought up. It focuses the spotlight on an issue that AC has had for awhile and thiat is moving forward and leaving large parts of the program behind. The letter writer, the immunization record, the script writer, etc. are all close to the same if not completely the same as they were in version 1.

Where is George when you need him?

Bert
Pediatrics
Brewer, Maine