I have been using the beta 6.0.9 and have some issues. I am glad I am not the only one with the prescription module problem. Still, I generally like it a lot.
The meaningful use Wizard is amazing. There are more voice command with Dragon and there are a few minor bugs but it is workable.
The biggest problem is the prescription module, it is slow. I have 3 Dell computers that are 5 years old (with the Pentium 4 chips and 2 GB of RAM) and there is only so much you can do. Try and do all the Windows XP updates.
Update the motherboard drivers and make sure that your monitors have the right drivers. Get rid of any RAM sucking software that you are not using that is working in the background. None of these suggestions did much for my Dells.
For some reason, I have HP machines of the same vintage and they work a little better.
I did go through things in detail with Guardian Angel Support and talked to 3-4 techs at the User Conference. (see the above suggestions). Despite their advice, I got so frustrated, I replaced the Dells with HP laptops with core i5 processors and these are sweet machines and work well.
I have also noticed over time that the RAM on my server gets filled up with SQL.
I have no clue if this affects the prescription program but you might want to watch this if your server has limited RAM and your network slows. (Rebooting the server resets this)
We are currently working to start the meaningful use on July 5. The Meaningful Use Wizard and the explanation in the AC Help section are a great help to clarify the process.
AC over the years has increased its capabilities, needs more resources to function and I think the older computers cannot handle it on some level.
The beta works with Windows 7 Ultimate, I don't know about the other Win 7 versions.
Of course, it could be a programming problem . . . .
Hope this helps.
Rick Gobao
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
