I have tried AC version 5 and here are my views:
1. Love the E-prescribing, seems like how it used to work on Allscripts but easier. Have not activated it yet though so yet to try completely, also this seems to be free on version 5? No 420 annual fee would be nice!
2. Easier to look at in general-including admin section
3. A lot, and I mean a lot of the same features I have seen (gimmicks and some helpful) that I assume came from CCHIT and some seem like they can improve workflow (problem is getting staff on board! ie. Tracking labs!). Also ordering is more refined.
4. I think overall a nice improvement, although I am still awaiting the PM side of things that I feel will help my practice more than Version 5. Although I feel we are now as enhanced as some of the big players in EMR and have same type of features!
Do I think this is a fabulous start, yes, but I still feel like the main issue is getting PM system integrated, so I am glad Version 5 is now almost out of the way to clear the path to version 6!
PS. I am happy that this has happened, interesting how I am not usually the one that notices a lot of extras, but the Health Maintanence and other enhancements are gimmicky and I know needed for certification but interesting how government is interfering with medicine, clearly becoming more visible! Also the feel is a lot more in line with Allscripts and ECW but of course easier to use! Huge bonus and what sets AC apart, other than price point of course!
Jack
