RANCHO COROVA, Calif.—Eyefinity/OfficeMate, a VSP Global company, has released OfficeMate and ExamWRITER version 9.0 (v9.0). Offering more than 175 enhancements, v9.0 give users a wide variety of new features to benefit their practice and increase office efficiency, the company said, adding that v9.0 incorporates new technologies that offer a foundation for a future certified version that will position users to receive federal stimulus money through the HITECH Act.

“We are proud of the power and performance that OfficeMate and ExamWRITER v9.0 delivers and are excited to see the positive impact it will have on our clients’ businesses,” said C. Edward Buffington, COO for Eyefinity/OfficeMate.

OfficeMate v9.0 includes a long list of new features, including a scalable (multilocation) SQL database architecture that provides greater speed, Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) that streamlines insurance payment reconciliation, and OfficeMate’s new, proprietary patient out-of-pocket calculator that takes the guess work out of determining the patient’s out-out-of pocket expenses for all products, including lenses and frames, and is compatible with most VSP member plans. Users will also find a redesigned appointment scheduler and a lens product loader that interfaces with VSP.

ExamWRITER v9.0 builds upon the strengths of the previous version by including automated PQRI code documentation for simple reporting, Red Flags Rule compliance and the ability to link diagnosis codes to procedure codes in ExamWRITER. Users will also find a new task manager, which allows them to create, assign and track tasks to specific providers and staff.

Coinciding with the new software version release, Eyefinity/OfficeMate has launched a first-of-its-kind web-based tool called MyInstallCenter which assists existing OfficeMate clients by asking a series of questions about their practice, hardware, and which parts of the software they currently use to ensure a smooth upgrade, including a customized training program.

“MyInstallCenter is all about simplifying and streamlining our clients’ upgrade to OfficeMate and ExamWRITER v9.0,” said Steve Baker, president of Eyefinity/OfficeMate. ■ ■