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Genius Power Outtage

Our power went out yesterday (3/8) between 9:30-10am.

We have power this morning, but comcast won't have us up before 1pm est on our internet. This will affect statements & other things you would send via internet to us (Including e-mail, contact info, connections with support, etc.) The phones seem to be working, but we won't know for sure until we try to get calls... they are tied into other internet stuff too.

Hang in there we are doing all that we can to be available to help.

😊

3/9 after 3:30pm est

As far as we can tell- everything is up and working at this point. :D

Flash of Genius February 2017: Ransomware

THOMAS... Shared Genius Practice Solutions From one genius to another.

February 2017 Hostage Crisis Instead of giving you another boring lecture on backups, I'm going to give you a story about being held hostage.... and this hostage could be you, in an instant. Imagine using your computer, you're just getting ready to log another visit when suddenly, your computer pops up a note that says "All of your files have been locked. If you want to restore them, you have 30 min to pay $1000 in bitcoin to XXX. If you pay the fee within 30 min you will get a key to decrypt your files, if not all of your files will be permanently locked."

Genius First Friday Conference Call - Feb 3, 2017

The next Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Planned topics for the conference call (so far) are:

• MIPS - the Merit-based Incentive Payment System
•  eTHOMAS update released - What's interesting?

•    A more efficient way to send electronic statements
•    What are "Cycle Statements" and what's new
•    New prep claim
•    Claim detail improvements
• Final comments

Setting up to use Meridian

Hopefully, you saw that you could update for the Meridian changes. Those changes have been made to eTHOMAS, but now you have to set up your eTHOMAS to be able to bill out with them. Here is a quickie set-up guide .pdf to help you do it.

2017 Meridian eTHOMAS set up

Join Dr. Stoker Saturday, 1/28/17 @ MPMA Great Lakes Conference

Genius Solutions Presents: Dr. Stoker DPM, FACFAS

You are cordially invited to an 8AM program @ MPMA this Saturday. Genius Solutions is not only going to be at the MPMA demonstrating our certified complete, touch-screen ehrTHOMAS program, but we are also sponsoring a special learning session with Dr. Stoker on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 8 AM. Dr. Douglas G. Stoker DPM, FACFAS will be presenting "Surgical Coding Principles for Podiatric Surgeons". He will be discussing surgical coding, including new Bunionectomy codes and modifiers to maximize your reimbursements. His expertise in Podiatric Surgery, Medicine and Medical coding and billing practices gives him an undeniable edge when it comes to sharing information that can only be earned by an expert working in the same field. About the Speaker Dr. Stoker has been the key speaker for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and is a member of their Board of Trustees. He has also been the Chairman of the National Advisory Committee for Medicare American Podiatric Medical Association, Member of the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee, President of the American College of Podiatric Medical Review, Department Chief of Podiatric Surgery LDS Hospital, and Podiatrist of the Year at the Utah Podiatric Medical Association. And all around resource for his fellow podiatrists. It is our pleasure to sponsor Dr. Stoker this year for you. Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 8 am at the MPMA Great Lakes Conference. Come and enjoy learning from one of the best. Sponsored by:

eTHOMAS Tips: Connecting With Genius

We're going to present some of the new features and options in eTHOMAS from time to time, in case you missed them, or just didn't know.

Today we're going to talk about Connecting with Genius Solutions. Two ways, to connect computer-to-computer when we are working with you on support issues and how to update your authorized callers with us.

Don't want to wait for the new Tips and Tricks to be posted one or two at a time? You want them all now? Click here for instant, complete, .PDF gratification.

Meridian Updates Available

You may have heard, we have an update for the Meridan issues.

No First Friday Call Jan 6th

Happy 2017!

We wish you a bountiful New Year.

We will NOT be having a First Friday of the Month Conference Call this Friday. If you have any questions or topics you would like addressed next month feel free to contact us.

Happy Holidays! & Holiday Schedule!

Genius Solutions will be open normal hours (8am-6pm EST) Tues-Thursday 12/27-12/29.
Genius will be closed for the holidays Fri-Mon both holiday weekends - 12/23-12/26 & 12/30-1/2.

Be a Deductible Genius with eTHOMAS Cycle Statements

At the beginning of the year, when new annual client deductibles hit, catching and sending the large, patient transfer balances can be overwhelming. To help combat this deductible landslide, Genius has given you a secret weapon- the Cycle Statement (you must be on eTHOMAS version 9.5.24 to have this feature available).


How does this help? Most offices send out patient statements at the beginning of the month, then notice that they have transferred a lot more money to patient balances after those statements were sent. Now you can do "cycle statements" in the middle of the month. Cycle Statements will ONLY prepare for patients who have had new activity posted to their account since their last statement. This includes charges, payments, transfer balances, debits, and credits. This allows you to notify your patients of their updated balances sooner, without sending a duplicate statement to patients with no new activity. Using cycle statements can save your patients confusion and frustration while freeing up office time from you answering those duplicate questions.


Voilà you're now a deductible genius!

End of Year Care for THOMAS & 1st Friday call for December 2016

Some ideas for you before you post any charges for 2017:

• Complete all posting of payments and charges that you have received up until 12/31/2010. Do not post 2011 information until this is completed.
• Run all the reports your accountant wants for year end. Ask the CPA now if they have all the documentation they need BEFORE you post next year's stuff.