UNI/CARE Partners with DrFirst to Deliver Comprehensive E-Prescribing Functionality to its Customers Allowing them to Meet ARRA and MIPPA Bonus Incentives
October 12, 2009
Fully Integrated E-Prescribing Solution Will Dramatically Improve Prescribing Safety and Efficiency
Sarasota, Florida, October 12, 2009 – UNI/CARE Systems, Inc., a leading provider of technical solutions to the human services industry, and the developer of Pro-Filer™, announced today its new partnership with DrFirst to provide comprehensive e-prescribing functionality to organizations using the company’s certified Pro-Filer™ Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. The fully integrated e-prescribing solution will enable customers to improve prescribing safety and medical practice efficiency.
With the integration of DrFirst’s Rcopia e-prescribing technology, Pro-Filer™ users will now be able to easily and securely submit electronic prescriptions to any retail or mail-order pharmacy while accessing comprehensive clinical information for each patient. Accessible patient information includes drug and allergy interactions, complete prescribing histories and formulary information. Providers and their staff members can easily access this Surescripts Gold Certified functionality from within the Pro-Filer™ EHR and all resulting prescribing data is instantly captured within the application.
The joint e-prescribing solution will comply with the 2009 regulatory requirements issued by CMS. Additionally, customers using the solution will eliminate illegible prescriptions, issue faster prescriptions, and experience dramatic reductions in calls and faxes between the organization and the pharmacy.
“We are pleased to work with UNI/CARE to bring industry-leading electronic prescribing technology to its customers,” said G. Cameron Deemer, President of DrFirst. “Through this integration, Pro-Filer™ users will participate in the benefits of e-prescribing while being fully compliant with the growing body of state and federal regulations.”
“In partnering with an established e-prescribing leader such as DrFirst, UNI/CARE continues its dedication to expand Pro-Filer™ functionality,” said Dr. May Ahdab, president and CEO of UNI/CARE. “We keep pushing the technology envelope further to stay ahead of customer demand and offer the best and state-of-the-art EHR system possible.”
UNI/CARE's Pro-Filer" EHR is the only Microsoft .NET certified solution that enables human service organizations to effectively service one or more healthcare domains within a continuum of care environment. Pro-Filer™ is designed using a Service Oriented Architecture, is scalable to thousands of users and includes multiple company collaboration. In addition, Pro-Filer™ supports the host of emerging web services such as GIS, PHR’s, Imaging, Benefit Eligibility, ePrescribing, HL7, and HIPAA within one secured database.
For more information about Pro-Filer™, please contact Jamie Smith, Media Contact at 941-954-3403, extension 310 or email jamies@unicaresys.com.
About DrFirst
DrFirst is a national provider of physician connectivity services through its award-winning, GoldRx Certified Rcopia electronic prescription management system. Founded in 2000, DrFirst creates innovative services targeted to physicians in both ambulatory and acute care environments. With a strong emphasis on products that link physicians, patients, pharmacies, and payers, DrFirst works to lower healthcare costs while improving clinical outcomes. DrFirst solutions are widely integrated with practice management and electronic medical records software through its "Open Borders" program, and the company counts among its client base not only physician practices, but major health plans, health systems, and EMR vendors. More information about DrFirst can be found at www.drfirst.com.
About UNI/CARE Systems, Inc.
Over its 27 year history, UNI/CARE has established itself as the premier partner for progressive, technology-astute Human Services organizations. From large providers’ agencies and counties, through multi-state organizations, UNI/CARE has offered a top-rated industry enterprise Electronic Health Record (EHR), Pro-Filer™, and a platform strategy that is poised to take the industry to the next level in terms of interoperability, extensibility and ease-of-use.
UNI/CARE Systems, Inc.’s Corporate Office is located at 540 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34236. The phone number is (941) 954-3403, fax (941) 954-2033. For more information, visit www.unicaresys.com or contact UNI/CARE Systems, Inc.
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