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November 19, 2013

How Will Atlas.md EMR Help You Run A Direct Care Practice?

How Will Atlas.md EMR Help You Run A Direct Care Practice?

In a recent post on Cure MD, the common EHR blog-lytizing was in full effect. As usual, the site claims, “An Electronic Health Record (EHR) system helps a practice in more than one ways [sic].” Then we see the common empty signifiers — improved workflows, improved cash flow, improved patient flow, and, our favorite red tape phenomenon, Meaningful Use! All of this to quote, “Sav[e] time and meet[…] regulatory requirements.” They then list out some more benefits that EHRs offer the fee-for-service doctor. But notice, they never mention what kind of doctor. Just, doctor.

That’s one of many points of comparison we’ll draw with the competitors versus our direct care EMR, Atlas.md. Right off the bat, our product is made for a specific doctor, a direct primary care physician operating a cash-only facility.

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November 18, 2013

New To The Atlas MD-Style Of Direct Care? This One’s For You.

We noticed an article floating around on Twitter this week. Fox 8 Cleveland wrote about Dr. Doug Nunamaker on their website back in June. It summarizes our Wichita-based operation. For those in the know, you’ve heard us proudly sharing our vision of healthcare reform–one based on actual work, actual negotiation, and actual market principles. For those who are new to direct care, this is just one of many affirmative media moments we’ve had this year.

CHECK OUT THE FOX 8 CLEVELAND ARTICLE HERE

In Dr. Doug’s words:

“My professional life is better than expected, my family life and personal time is better than expected. This is everything I wanted out of family medicine.”

And as any supporter of direct care will tell you, the hardest part is communicating the explicit advantages and success of our model. Many people can’t believe that we’re able to offer more affordable care and spend more time with our patients WITHOUT insurance. However, it’s a matter of cutting the red tape, and eliminating needless bureaucracy. It’s about pushing for a healthcare system that uses insurance to cover UNEXPECTED phenomenon. Not the things that are anticipated or easily treated by a family doctor.

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November 16, 2013

We Rolled Out Another Atlas.md EMR Update

We Rolled Out Another Atlas.md EMR Update

Direct care’s EMR is constantly evolving. Let us know what you think about the software in the comments section.

Here’s what’s new in this software update.

Resume Patient Enrollment
Some people were losing their data during the online enrollment process. Now if you leave and come back to the enrollment form, you’ll see a  “Resume” button. It will bring you back to where you left off.

NOTE: We’re in the process of making this feature compatible with all browsers. If you’re still having trouble, send us a message and let us know how you’re accessing Atlas.md

New “Finish Form Later” Feature
During any page of online enrollment, patients can opt to come back later. All they have to do is enter their email address. They’ll receive a unique link in their inbox which will let them return to the sign-up page.

SIGN UP FOR YOUR BETA TRIAL OF ATLAS.MD EMR

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November 16, 2013

Atlas.md EMR — Tutorial Video — Tasks

Drs. Josh and Doug demonstrate the Task feature of Atlas.md. You can create tasks, set due dates, add notes and more. Return to Tasks to check current action items and mark items as complete. Also, Atlas.md can assign tasks to specific patients; that way, when you view a patient profile you can quickly check if there are outstanding items related to them.

VIEW NEXT ATLAS.MD EMR TUTORIAL VIDEO > CALENDAR

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November 13, 2013

Direct Care Is Routine Care Fit For A Cat

Direct Care Is Routine Care Fit For A Cat

Wait, come again? Okay, so the title of our post might seem nuts. But not after you read Ari Armstrong’s new piece on The Objective Standard. It’s called “Prior to Concierge Medicine, My Access to Health Care Was Inferior to that of My Cat.” As you know, Armstrong interviewed our own Josh Umbehr a few months ago and supports direct care’s free market approach to healthcare reform.

He compares his own scheduling nightmares (three months for a routine physical!) with that of his sick cat. His cat was able to see a vet and get blood work done in a matter of days. This led Armstrong to ask, “Why is it… that my cat has better access to health care than I have?”

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November 12, 2013

Sean Hannity Demands More Atlas MD

Dr. Josh was invited to speak with Sean Hannity (again) just a few days ago. We don’t want to humblebrag since it’s poor online form, so we’ll be direct–we’re honored to be brought onto the popular show. And we’re blessed to have the chance to tell America, there are alternatives to overpriced health insurance. Thank you, Sean Hannity.

Hannity asked if we’ll go into the insurance exchange. Our answer is no. It’s another form of red tape. It’s not adding anything. It’s actually slowing our nation down. However, if it can make catastrophic insurance more affordable, that’s a fantastic side effect.

Hannity also asked if fee for service docs are accepting insurance from the exchange. All we’ve heard is a resounding no. After 6 national conferences, everyone is worried about participating. Docs are looking for a way around these plans that might short them more than existing ones.

Think about this. Isn’t it a sick irony when our administration spends a billion some-odd dollars to “help” people in need, when the problem was all kinds of red tape making the product more expensive than it needs to be.

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November 9, 2013

Atlas.md EMR — Tutorial Video — Doctor Profile

Drs. Josh and Doug show you how to customize your doctor profile. Leave a default sign-off when sending Rx to pharmacies, sync your Twitter account, set up your phone services, upload a profile pic, and more.

VIEW NEXT ATLAS.MD EMR TUTORIAL VIDEO > TASKS

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November 7, 2013

Ayn Rand, 1 : Healthcare, 0

Here’s an apt quotation, relevant on a broad scale, and specifically to the warped reality of our red-tape-wrapped healthcare system:

“Civilization is the progress of a society towards privacy. The savage’s whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.”

Following this logic, one could assert that our current system is barbaric. Sure, it sounds dramatic at first. But when you think about it in Randian terms, the assertion gains a more solemn truth. And not only that, but it makes direct care feel a bit more civilized.

Thank you, Forbes, for sharing this Quote of the Day.

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November 5, 2013

LISTEN: Atlas MD Podcast, Ep. 11

LISTEN: Atlas MD Podcast, Ep. 11

You can stream the next session of our Atlas MD podcast on iTunes. First off, congratulations to new members of the direct primary care community. Anne Riggs in Pratt City has opened her own direct primary care clinic. And Dr. Laurie in New Hampshire will be converting to a cash-only model come the first of the year.

We’ve been on what we’ve jokingly referred to as a “World Tour” and this Saturday we’ll be speaking at The Physicians’ Summit in Dallas. If it’s like any of our recent engagements, we’ll expect a “mob” of doctors and industry folks to bombard us with questions about our direct care model. But seriously, we’re equally amazed and blessed to have our take on healthcare reform met with such interest and enthusiasm. Thank you!

LISTEN TO EPISODE 11 OF THE ATLAS MD PODCAST HERE

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November 2, 2013

Atlas.md EMR — Tutorial Video — Search

Drs. Josh and Doug teach you how to find what you need in Atlas.md. The smart search lets you find patients, prescriptions, keywords, types of interactions, and more. And all of this can be done across the app, or within a specific doctor or patient file.

VIEW NEXT ATLAS.MD EMR TUTORIAL VIDEO > DOCTOR PROFILE

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