POSP Latest Updates and Newshttp://www.posp.caView the latest updates from POSP and the POSP websiteen-usChanges to Program Guidelineshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/changes-to-program-guidelines.aspxThe Physician Office System Program has updated its <a href="/resource-centre/program-guidelines.aspx" target="_blank" title="Program Guidelines">program guidelines</a>. View the latest <a href="http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=308458&p=77d3" target="_blank">For the Record</a>.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:44:14 PMCollege of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta Revises its Patient Record Standard of Practicehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/college-of-physicians-surgeons-of-alberta-revise-its-patient-record-standard-of-practice.aspxThe College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) consider electronic medical records (EMRs) a valuable tool in the management of patient care. CPSA supports the use of EMRs because these tools can streamline and secure the management of patient information while helping physicians provide enhanced patient care through rapid and efficient access to critical health information. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:47:44 PMPOSP Survey of Physicians Completedhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/posp-survey-of-physicians-completed.aspxRecently POSP engaged PRA Inc., an independent market research company, to conduct a survey of physicians to understand their opinions about, and experiences with, electronic medical records. The survey asked how POSP can improve its support to physicians. 1241 responses which represents a 26% response rate were received and are being analyzed. POSP looks forward to sharing the results and thanks respondents for the time they took to thoughtfully fill out the survey. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:59:42 PMPOSP Undertaking Survey of Physicianshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/posp-undertaking-survey-of-physicians.aspxPOSP has engaged PRA Inc., an independent market research company, to conduct a survey of physicians to understand their opinions about, and experiences with, electronic medical records. The survey asks how POSP can improve its support to physicians. Eligible physicians have received an invitation by email that links to the online survey. Please take the time to help us with this important research. </br>If you did not receive the email invitation, please contact Nicholas Borodenko, Senior Research Manager at PRA Inc, <a href="mailto:survey@pra.ca" target="_blank">survey@pra.ca</a>. Include your name and the email address to send the survey.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:27 PMData Management: What's Right for Your Practice?http://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/data-management-what-is-right-for-your-practice.aspxData migration is a key component of data management when moving from a VCUR 2006 or other electronic medical record (EMR) system to a VCUR 2008 solution. Migrating data includes the extraction of data from the current EMR, the conversion and testing of data and finally, the loading of data into the new EMR solution.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:28 PMUnderstanding the Responsibility for Hardware Maintenancehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/understanding-the-responsibility-for-hardware-maintenance.aspxThere is a difference between hardware warranty and hardware certification as applied to VCUR 2008 electronic medical record (EMR) solutions. Warranty only applies to eligible hardware provided by qualified service providers (QSPs). Certification applies to pre-existing hardware that a clinic wants to use in the VCUR 2008 EMR solution.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:28 PMSubmit Your VCUR 2006 EMR Invoiceshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/submit-your-vcur-2006-emr-invoices-(may).aspxIn February 2011, physicians were notified that POSP is now enforcing cut-off dates for VCUR 2006 EMR costs. Our Program Guidelines state that physicians have up to six months to submit invoices for reimbursement on VCUR 2006 electronic medical record costs. Costs incurred in November 2010 must be submitted by May 31, 2011. Costs incurred in December 2010 must be submitted by June 30, 2011. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:43:34 AMRenewal of Master Services Agreement - The Physician-Vendor Contract VCUR 2008http://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/renewal-of-master-services-agreement-the-physician-vendor-contract-vcur-2008.aspxThe Physician Office System Program advises that Alberta Health and Wellness has extended the Master Service Agreement with the three qualified service providers (QSPs) by one year. As such, clinics now have the opportunity to extend their physician-vendor agreement with a QSP to March 31, 2012.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:29 PMSubmit Your VCUR 2006 EMR Invoiceshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/submit-your-vcur-2006-emr-invoices.aspxPOSP’s Program Guidelines state that physicians have up to six months to submit invoices for reimbursement on VCUR 2006 electronic medical record costs. Because this was a new process, POSP has allowed all eligible invoices to be submitted dating back to January 1, 2010.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:29 PMPrivacy Impact Assessments and your EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/privacy-impact-assessments-and-your-emr.aspxA valid privacy impact assessment (PIA) is a legal requirement under the Alberta <em>Health Information Act</em> (HIA) for Alberta physicians and as such is a requirement to receive funding from the Physician Office System Program (POSP). Maintaining a valid PIA is the responsibility of the custodian.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:29 PMPhysician Obligation to Pay Vendor Invoiceshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/physician-obligation-to-pay-vendor-invoices.aspxWhen a physician and vendor enter into a contract, there is an obligation for physicians to pay their vendor within the timeframes outlined in the contract and the Master Services Agreement (60 days). Paying the invoices to EMR qualified service vendors is no different than paying for other business overhead expenses.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:30 PMMD Physician Services (formerly Practice Solutions) Updatehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/practice-solutions-update-(2).aspxThe Physician Office System Program (POSP) supports physicians in the implementation and use of an electronic medical record (EMR) to facilitate patient care. There are currently three VCUR 2008 EMR solutions available in Alberta that are eligible for reimbursement through POSP—MD Physician Services (formerly Practice Solutions), Med Access and Wolf Medical Systems.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:30 PMPaying Vendor Invoiceshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/paying-vendor-invoices.aspxPhysicians have an obligation to pay their vendor invoices for the milestones successfully completed. They should not withhold payment if the milestone has been reached and signed off. There are mechanisms in place to resolve issues without withholding payment from the vendor. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:31 PMChange to Physician Reimbursement Process for VCUR 2008http://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/change-to-physician-reimbursement-process-for-vcur-2008.aspxEffective immediately, the Physician Office System Program (POSP) is making adjustments to streamline the invoice and reimbursement process and reduce administration. Physicians no longer need to approve their invoices before POSP issues a reimbursement payment.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:31 PMMD Physician Services (formerly Practice Solutions) Updatehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/practice-solutions-update.aspxThe Physician Office System Program (POSP) supports physicians in the implementation and use of an electronic medical record (EMR) to facilitate patient care. There are currently three VCUR 2008 EMR solutions available in Alberta that are eligible for reimbursement through POSP: MD Physician Services (formerly Practice Solutions), Med Access and Wolf Medical Systems.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:31 PMChanges to VCUR 2008 Milestone Payments http://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/changes-to-vcur-2008-milestone-payments.aspxAs physicians transition to the new VCUR 2008 solutions the Physician Office System Program (POSP) has collected feedback about the process. In response to this feedback two changes are being made to the POSP reimbursement process.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:32 PMMigrating Practitioner Identification Information Between EMRshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/migrating-practitioner-identification-information-between-emrs.aspxPhysicians migrating data from a VCUR 2006 or other electronic medical record (EMR) system to a VCUR 2008 EMR solution need assurance that as custodians of the information within their EMRs, they are permitted to transfer specific data.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:32 PMClarifying the Milestone Sign Off Processhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/clarifying-the-milestone-sign-off-process.aspxMilestone 3 is reached when the complete physician office system solution is up and running and the physician is using it. Milestone 5 is the Final Implementation Status Review, which is the final check and acceptance of the implemented electronic medical record solution.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:33 PMPOSP EMR Data Management Approachhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/posp-emr-data-management-approach.aspxWhen the Physician Office System Program (POSP) was established in 2001, Alberta was one of the first jurisdictions in North America to support the implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs). As the first out of the gate, this also means that we are now one of the first to undergo an EMR to EMR transition of some magnitude.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:33 PMQualified service providers approved to implement new solutionshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/qualified-service-providers-approved-to-implement-new-solutions.aspxThree qualified service providers, MD Physician Services (formerly Practice Solutions), Med Access and Wolf Medical Systems, have been granted approval from Alberta Health and Wellness to begin deploying the new VCUR 2008 electronic medical record solutions. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:33 PMNotice of Invoice-Based Reimbursementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/notice-of-invoice-based-reimbursement.aspxThe new VCUR 2008 electronic medical record solutions are now available, and the Physician Office System Program (POSP) is moving into a new program phase.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:34 PMImportant Information About POSP Fundinghttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/important-information-about-posp-funding.aspxThe new VCUR 2008 electronic medical record solutions are now available, and the Physician Office System Program (POSP) is moving into a new program phase. This requires changes to the way POSP provides funding to physicians.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:34 PMNew EMR Solutions Available to Alberta Physicianshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/new-emr-solutions-available-to-alberta-physicians.aspxAlberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Medical Association and Alberta Health Services are pleased to announce that the new Physician Office System Program (POSP) electronic medical record (EMR) solutions are in the market.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:34 PMReminder: Month to Month Contracts for Legacy Vendorshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/reminder-month-to-month-contracts-for-legacy-vendors.aspxAlberta physicians currently using a legacy or non-qualified service provider (QSP) electronic medical record (EMR) vendor, whose contracts have expired, are being reminded that renewing or entering into long-term contracts with their current vendors may affect their POSP funding.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:35 PMMaintaining Valid Privacy Impact Assessmentshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/announcements-list/maintaining-valid-privacy-impact-assessments.aspxOne of the benefits of using a VCUR compliant product in your clinic is a streamlined Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:35 PM57th Annual Scientific Assemblyhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/events-list/57th-asa-alberta-college-of-family-physicians.aspxVisit the POSP booth at the 57th Annual Scientific Assembly. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:12:20 PMUsing Your EMR to Obtain Meaningful Clinical Data for Patient Care and Decision Making http://www.posp.ab.ca/events-list/using-your-emr-to-obtain-meaningful-clinical-data.aspxMainpro-M1 Accredited EMR Learning Course March 9 - Edmonton AB March 10 - Calgary ABMon, 30 Jan 2012 08:15:24 AMEMR Helps Track Patients’ Progress; Saves Office Spacehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/emr-helps-track-patients-progress-saves-office-space.aspxThe Calgary Weight Management Centre is slimming down—its paper files, that is. Karim Bhaloo, executive director, says the centre decided it was best to transition to an EMR solution with Wolf Medical Systems when they realized there were limitations with a paper filing system. The solution is one of three EMR solutions for which physicians can receive funding assistance under POSP. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:14:45 AMPhysicians Securely Review Charts 24/7 with EMR Solutionhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/physicians-securely-review-charts-247-with-emr-solution.aspxThere is no more guessing where a patient chart can be found at Westgrove Medical Clinic. They are all just a few computer keystrokes away, neatly filed in the clinic’s electronic medical record.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:22:04 AMNo More Paper Chase for Clinicshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/no-more-paper-chase-for-clinics.aspxJoyce Fehr doesn’t miss the stacks of paper charts and the endless filing of her pre-EMR days. “The best thing about having an EMR is not having to do paper filing,” says Fehr, clinic manager at La Crete Medical Clinic. Her clinic is located in a remote hamlet about 115 km southeast of High Level.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:08:08 PMEMR Helps Identify University's Health Care Needshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/emr-helps-identify-university.aspxColds, influenzas and back pain used to be the top reasons students, staff and faculty sought a physician at Mount Royal University’s EnCana Wellness Centre.Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:07:05 AMOpportunities abound with new EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/opportunities-abound-with-new-emr.aspxDr. Padraic McCombe is excited about putting his EMR solution to the test. The Fort McMurray physician, along with two other physicians in the Signal Road Medical Clinic, recently switched from paper charts to an EMR solution offered by one of POSP qualified service providers (EMR vendors). Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:01:28 AMEMR Possible at Any Juncturehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/emrs-possible-at-any-juncture.aspxIt’s never too late—or early—to think about adopting a new electronic medical record. Whether just out of medical school, well-settled professionally or close to retirement, physicians and clinic staff at Horizon Family Medicine in Red Deer are proving just that.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:06:06 PMData Migration Keeps Information Accessible, Currenthttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/data-migration-keeps-information-accessible,-current.aspxKeeping up-to-date in a high-tech world can be challenging, time consuming and somewhat frustrating. It can also reap rewards down the line. For physicians and clinics transitioning from an existing electronic medical record (EMR), in most cases it makes sense to transfer data to the new EMR solution to support continuity of patient care as well as clinic operations.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:49:22 PMEMR graphs help track health care progresshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/emr-graphs-help-track-health-care-progress.aspxA picture is worth a thousand words. In Dr. Gloria Mok’s case, her use of computerized graphs paints a clear picture of the impact of health care for her chronic care patients. “I like graphing functions,” says Dr. Mok. “I am able to graph weight, blood pressure measurements and lab results such as hemoglobin A1c for diabetes management. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:29:08 AMHarvest helps fund rural clinic’s EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/harvest-helps-fund-rural-clinic’s-emr.aspxBy harvesting their grain, a remote Northern Alberta farming community is growing better health care in a unique partnership with a local clinic. La Crete, a hamlet 115 km southeast of High Level, opened its first medical clinic less than one year ago. The La Crete Medical Clinic transitioned from paper files to a Physician Office System Program (POSP) qualified electronic medical record (EMR) solution with Med Access just six months later. That move was made possible through a partnership with the local chamber of commerce and Great Northern Grain, explains Joyce Fehr, clinic manager.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:30:43 AMBilling Streamlined with EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/billing-streamlined-with-emr.aspxEleven years ago, Dr. Fraser Armstrong began the switch from a paper-based clinic to an EMR. Today, patient care and billing are streamlined at his community-based family medicine teaching practice thanks to his EMR.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:17:43 AMEMR Upgrade Eases IT Headacheshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/emr-upgrade-eases-it-headaches.aspxDr. Jakes Dekker switched to an EMR system seven years ago and thought his days of paper charts were over. Unfortunately for his Cold Lake Medical Clinic, it didn't work out that way. Glitches ranging from hardware troubles to poor IT support often saw his clinic pulling paper charts once again when his local server in the office crashed.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:51:57 AMMentoring Program Helps Fill in Gapshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/mentoring-program-helps-fill-in-emr-gaps.aspxFor clinics considering transitioning to an electronic medical record (EMR) solution, upgrading their current system or migrating data, there is help available from those who have been through it themselves. A Peer to Peer mentoring program is offered through POSP to those POSP-enrolled clinics contemplating an EMR or who have already started the process.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:40:02 AMPOSP Guides Clinic Through EMR Upgradehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/posp-guides-clinic-through-emr-upgrade.aspxThe Drayton Valley clinic had worked with POSP on an earlier electronic medical record (EMR) system upgrade in 2003 with Wolf Medical Systems. Now, they wanted to upgrade to a new POSP-qualified EMR solution.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:51:58 AMAccuracy and Efficiency at Forefront in EMR Transitionhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/accuracy-and-efficiency-at-forefront-in-emr-transition.aspxDr. Akadri Alarape and staff at Tofield Medical Centre wanted to improve accuracy and efficiency for their 3,000 patients when they opted for an electronic medical record (EMR) solution in April 2010.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:51:58 AMBreast Cancer Discovered Thanks to EMR Alerthttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/breast-cancer-discovered-thanks-to-emr-alert.aspxFive years ago, a female patient came to see Dr. Heidi Fell. As the Calgary physician opened her EMR chart, she noted a message on her computer screen indicating the woman had not had a recent mammogram.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:51:59 AMEMR Helps Pinpoint Life Threatening Conditionshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/emr-helps-pinpoint-life-threatening-conditions.aspxThe EMR at Associate Medical Centre in Taber isn't just another office management tool. It is helping physicians and staff diagnose potentially life threatening conditions.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:51:59 AMWorking Together Brings EMR Implementation Successhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/working-together-brings-emr-implementation-success.aspxWhen Shawnessy Medical Clinic recently upgraded their electronic medical record (EMR) to the new Physician Office System Program (POSP) qualified standard, it had the support of its Primary Care Network (PCN) Information Technology (IT) department, its EMR provider and the POSP. Following the transition, the clinic is completely satisfied with how smoothly the transition went.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:43:29 AMThree Hills Medical Clinic Every Clinic Has Different EMR Needshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/three-hills-medical-clinic-every-clinic-has-different-emr-needs.aspxJust as every patient's needs are different, so too are the needs of medical clinics. Sharon Peters, business manager at Three Hills Medical Clinic, found that out firsthand when the clinic started to upgrade their electronic medical record system in April 2010.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:00 AMJourneying Through an EMR Upgradehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/journeying-through-an-emr-upgrade.aspxCapitol Hill Family Medicine Clinic in Calgary looked at upgrading its EMR software so that it would be VCUR 2008 compatible. Wanting a user-friendly system from a provider it could trust, the decision to switch from Med Tech to Med Access was simple.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:45:59 AMPlanning Pays Off for Schuster and Associateshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/planning-pays-off-for-schuster-and-associates.aspxStepping into uncharted territory can be a stressful experience. For physicians and staff at Schuster and Associates, migrating their electronic medical record (EMR) data to a Physician Office System Program (POSP) qualified Wolf Medical Systems EMR solution was worth the effort.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:01 AMNew EMR Improves Time Management for Physicians at Raymond Medical Clinichttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/new-emr-improves-time-management-for-physicians-at-raymond-medical-clinic.aspx<b>Before an EMR upgrade</b> 3:45 p.m. – your last patient leaves 5:15 p.m. – you leave <em> Your last patient leaves at 3:45 p.m. but it is 5:15 p.m. and you are still there, typing up your notes, and researching care for your patients. Reviewing lab results is taking much longer than it should as you wait for each one to load. You are nearly finished and you glance at the clock remembering that you have to be off the computer so the local server backup can take place. With a sigh, you log off, knowing you will have to come in early tomorrow to complete the unfinished work.</em>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:49:30 AMMaking the Jump to an EMR from Paper Chartshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/making-the-jump-to-an-emr-from-paper-charts.aspxHow do you approach moving from a paper-based practice to one with an electronic medical record (EMR)? In addressing the trepidation that many physician’s feel in taking the final leap after selecting their EMR, Dr. Sidney Harrison, a family practitioner in Medicine Hat advises to just pick a date and go.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:51:19 AMVillage Park Medical Moves from Paper to EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/village-park-medical-moves-from-paper-to-emr.aspxMaking the move from a paper-based record environment to an electronic medical record (EMR) can seem like an enormous undertaking. Village Park Medical Clinic in Sherwood Park gathered the courage and took up the challenge earlier this year, choosing Med Access’ vendor conformance and usability requirements (VCUR) 2008 EMR solution from the Physician Office System Program’s (POSP’s) three qualified service providers.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:02 AMBonavista Medical Clinic: New EMR Helps Focus on Patient Carehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/bonavista-medical-clinic-new-emr-helps-focus-on-patient-care.aspxHoping to improve their clinical and administrative processes, and ultimately patient care, Bonavista Medical Clinic in Calgary recently upgraded their existing electronic medical record (EMR) to the Wolf Medical Systems complete EMR solution from one of the three Physician Office System Program’s (POSP’s) qualified services providers.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:02 AMThe Super-usershttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/the-super-users.aspxWhen a clinic focuses more about their going-forward strategy than where they have been, you know they are on the right track. Meridian Medical Clinic in Stony Plain has been using the Med Access electronic medical record (EMR) system since 2004 but recently upgraded to this vendor's VCUR (vendor conformance and usability requirements) 2008 solution. As part of this upgrade, the clinic is taking-user training to get the most out of their new solution for staff and their patientsTue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:03 AMHinton Excited About the Future with Their New EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/hinton-excited-about-the-future-with-their-new-emr.aspxDr. J. Bradford Armstrong of Hinton Medical Clinic felt they were making groundbreaking changes when they adopted an electronic medical record (EMR) system over 15 years ago. There weren’t many other clinics they could turn to for advice or to demonstrate the systems they were using.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:03 AMVolcanic Ash and the Advantages of an ASP EMR: The Bowmont Otolaryngology Clinic Experiencehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/volcanic-ash-and-the-advantages-of-an-asp-emr-the-bowmont-otolaryngology-clinic-experience.aspxWhen Calgary specialist Dr. Anita Hui opened her new clinic in October 2009, she was eager to transition to a new qualified service provider (QSP). “I was impressed with the turnkey proposal and how efficient the new EMR system seemed compared to my old one,” said Dr. Hui. “The fact that the new EMR would be compliant with VCUR 2008 standards made me feel that it was a positive step towards the future of my practice.”Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:04 AMIt Takes a "Clinic" to Migrate Datahttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/it-takes-a-clinic-to-migrate-data.aspxThere are many reasons why a clinic chooses to transition to a new electronic medical record (EMR) – and impending hardware failure is a compelling one. When Neurology Clinic in Red Deer saw that their server was nearing failure in the fall of 2009, they looked to one of the three Physician Office System Program’s (POSP’s) qualified service provider (QSP) EMR solutions to ensure continuity of operations.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:04 AMSuccess in Stettler—One Clinic's EMR Journeyhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/alberta-emr-experiences-list/success-in-stettler-one-clinics-emr-journey.aspxFor many physicians, using an electronic medical record (EMR) has become an integral part of their practice. Dr. Charles Heaven has been using an EMR in his Stettler practice since 2005. When the new VCUR 2008 solutions became available, Dr. Heaven and his clinic staff were eager to see how these new solutions could support the needs of his clinic.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:52:05 AM Does my clinic have to use an application service provider model rather than a local install? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6737Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:25 PMWhat is a provincial Organizational Readiness Assessment? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:26 PMDo QSPs Have to Support Macs? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6754Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:31 PMHow many POSP change management services is my clinic entitled to?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6757Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:31 PMWhat economies can be realized by implementing as a group (Primary Care Network, Community of Practice)?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6761Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:33 PMWhat is the "direct financial support" of $20,000 and $5,000 that is mentioned in the trilateral agreement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:33 PM What are some exceptions that would see a local server installation? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6737Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:25 PMWhat is a privacy impact assessment? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:27 PMAre Physician or Clinics Able to Choose Either Macs or PCs as Part of the VCUR 2008 EMR Solution?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6754Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:31 PMDo physicians need to receive all POSP change management services?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6757Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:32 PMWhat is the difference between the transition allowance and reimbursement funding?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:34 PM What are the implications to my clinic for choosing a local install? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6737Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:26 PMWhy does a privacy impact assessment need to be conducted?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:27 PMWhat is a portfolio coordinator?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6757Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:32 PMWho is eligible to receive the transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:34 PMHow does POSP assist with the privacy requirements?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:28 PMIf a physician was not enrolled in POSP, but was on an EMR on April 1, 2008, does the physician qualify for the transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:34 PMHow is the privacy impact assessment conducted for my clinic? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:28 PMIf a physician was on an EMR but switched to a VCUR 2006 solution with a qualified service provider, what happens when the physician transitions to a VCUR 2008 solution?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:35 PMWhen would it be necessary to change or amend our clinic's PIA?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:28 PM If a physician was not on an EMR but implemented a VCUR 2006 solution with MD Physician (formerly Practice Solutions), Med Access or Wolf Medical Systems after April 1, 2008, does the physician qualify for the transition allowance when moving to a VCUR 2008 solution? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:35 PMDo we need to review or amend our PIA if a new physician joins our clinic? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:29 PMWhat if a physician uses a VCUR 2006 EMR with MD Physician (formerly Practice Solutions), Med Access or Wolf Medical Systems but wants to switch to a different qualified service provider for the VCUR 2008 solution? Would that physician qualify for the transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:35 PMIs any privacy training available to support our clinic?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:29 PMAre physicians using paper-based systems eligible for the transition allowance if they implement a VCUR 2008 solution?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:35 PMWhat process should we follow if our clinic has a privacy breach?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:58:07 PMWhen will physicians receive their transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:36 PMWe currently use a non-QSP EMR vendor. What privacy issues might be realized during the transition to our VCUR 2008 EMR solution and how should they be managed? http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:18:29 PMWill the transition allowance be available to physicians after March 31, 2011?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6763Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:12:16 AMIs it necessary to inform POSP if our clinic changes its privacy officer?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:24:29 PMWho do I contact at POSP for more information and assistance with our clinic's privacy requirements?http://www.posp.ab.ca/faq-list.aspx?categoryID=6741Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:25:47 PMAbout POSP http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 09:05:18 AMFunding (VCUR 2008) http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 09:12:18 AMTable of Contentshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 03:13:38 PMSelecting an EMR Vendorhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 09:16:31 AM1 Contact Sheethttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 03:14:06 PMImplementation Process http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 11:19:04 PM2 Clinic Activity Checklisthttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 03:14:41 PMData Management http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 01:45:17 PM3 Introduction to POSPhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 11:27:03 PMPrivacy http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 23 Nov 2011 10:49:46 AM4 EMR Transition Journeyhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 11:27:30 PMAdditional Reference Materialhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 10:09:00 PM5.1 Choose - Orientationhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxMon, 28 Nov 2011 10:41:21 AM5.2 Choose - Clinic Operations Reviewhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 03:51:28 PMPOSP Magazines – EMRs in Practice http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxThu, 03 Nov 2011 02:03:38 AM5.3 Choose - Vendor Selection Supporthttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 03:51:49 PMFunding (VCUR 2006) http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxFri, 02 Sep 2011 04:09:19 PM6 Reimbursementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 03:25:48 PMAlberta Netcare http://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 09:38:29 AM7 Reference Materialshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 11:12:53 PMCollege of Physicians & Surgeons of Albertahttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxFri, 02 Sep 2011 04:14:21 PM8 Stay Connectedhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resource-centre/document-library.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 03:39:21 PM