How does MediDox work for Radiologists?

MediDox Radiology Information Network uses our MDx Structured Templates specifically designed for Radiology reports. Our templates are enabled with our patent-pending, point and click MDx Technology that speeds report completion. Speech recognition is used to record positive findings and all impressions except normal impressions.

Do you have templates for all modalities?

Our MDx Template Library contains templates for radiography, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, mammography, and nuclear medicine.

How can MediDox increase my revenues?

Radiologists are dependent upon referrals for their business. Better, more readable, and promptly provided reports generate more referrals. With MediDox Radiology Information Network, the report is faxed to the referring physician – and other physicians, if you so choose – immediately after you sign it. Signing is done electronically.

How can MediDox decrease my costs?

MediDox eliminates the need for transcription. Transcription costs are a major line item in most radiology practices. How much does your practice spend on transcription?

A properly designed MediDox system will decrease labor costs and increase the amount of time the physician has available to read more film or to have a life outside of the office.

In a hospital environment, reports can be printed at the place where they were ordered. For example, a report ordered in the ER would be printed there. A report ordered on the floor, would be printed on the floor.

How can MediDox save me time?

“Wet reads” can be eliminated. No more waiting for the typed report. You only dictate positive findings. Your pre-approved negative findings are in the template. Reviewing charts is as easy as a couple of mouse clicks. This is a real time-saver when you are consulting with a colleague.

How can MediDox save time for my staff?

Your staff will no longer have to receive, fax, and file transcribed reports. Looking up information on a computer is inherently faster and more efficient that finding the patient chart and then looking through the chart to find the desired information. Case studies created by MediDox can be copied or faxed quickly without leaving the workstation to find the paper chart or to use the fax machine.

What methods of importing patient demographics will work with MediDox?

MediDox will import patient demographics in any standard format. If your practice management system or your hospital information system can export patient demographics, we can import them. There are practice management systems and hospital information systems that will not export patient demographics. Please contact us if you have such a system. We may be able to extract the necessary data with special tools.

Does MediDox require special hardware?

The performance of the speech engine is highly hardware dependent. We furnish high-quality Voice Workstations to radiologists. Staff workstations should be relatively new machines running Microsoft XP Professional.

I am a novice computer user; what is the learning curve?

Learning enough MediDox functionality to create notes takes less than an hour. Most people learn the basics during our online demo. The best way to become familiar with the templates is to use them in your practice. Speed increases with usage.

I have heard mixed reports on speech recognition.
  Does speech recognition really work?

Yes. Speech recognition is now capable of producing professional quality work with error rates that approximate the error rate of traditional dictation-transcription.

Besides a quality speech engine, you will need a high-quality, speech capable computer. You will become familiar with talking to a computer. There are approximately a dozen commands that you will learn. You will also to learn to enunciate clearly to obtain maximum accuracy.

Is MediDox HIPPA compliant?

Yes, MediDox will support your HIPPA compliance program. Transmissions over the Internet are encrypted as required by HIPPA. Password protection is available for your computers. Of course, you must follow all required compliance procedures such as placing monitors where they are not visible to unauthorized people.

Can I extract patient information from MediDox for use in other programs?

Yes. We can create custom reports that will extract desired information from patient records.

What if I want my own templates?

We have over three hundred MDx Structured Templates for radiology. You may modify these templates to your own documenting style, and you may create new templates to meet your specific documenting needs. We are available to help you.

Do all radiologists in the office have to use the same templates?

No. Each radiologist may have a unique template set.

Can I search my patient records for specific information?

Yes. Our research function allows you to search on one or more variables.

All this sounds expensive. How much does MediDox cost?

Cost depends on the size and complexity of the system you choose to install. As a rule of thumb, monthly cost will be 30% to 50% of you current transcription costs. This means that you will get all the benefits of MediDox and still increase your year-end profits by 50% to 70% of your transcription cost.

What is the next step?

Schedule an online demonstration so that you can judge MediDox’ functionality for yourself.