Lytec 2009 Service Pack 1 Now Available
McKesson is pleased to announce general availability of Lytec 2009 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The service pack includes 24 software fixes to the following areas of the application:
- Billing and Payment Application
- Reporting
- Data Handling/Integrity
- Appointment Scheduling
- Eligibility, EMR Support, Remittance Processing
The service pack can be downloaded at the following links:
Core: www.lytec.com/download/2009/2009SP1WebInstall.exe
EDI: www.lytec.com/download/edi/L_15_03Install.exe
McKesson’s Lytec MD Receives 08 CCHIT Certification
ATLANTA, May 19, 2009 – The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) today announced that Lytec MD is a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR and meets the Certification Commission’s electronic health record (EHR) criteria for office-based use. The software also is certified for Child Health. Ambulatory EHRs are designed for physician offices and clinics where most Americans get their healthcare. The Commission – a private, nonprofit organization – is the Recognized Certification Body in the United States for certifying health information technology products. Read more...
Now Available: The All New Lytec
It’s a brand new year for Lytec – with a new product suite that offers new opportunities for physician practices to reduce administrative burden while improving patient care and the reimbursement for that care.
The Lytec practice management system that you know and love now offers much more than automated scheduling, billing and A/R management. With a new electronic medical record (EMR) solution and enhanced EDI and consumer connectivity solutions powered by RelayHealth, Lytec now offers a full suite of solutions to manage the business and clinical sides of your practice.
The Lytec suite of solutions from McKesson does it all. Learn more about the all new Lytec. Call our direct sales team at 800-333-4747 or find a Lytec Value Added Reseller in your area.
Lytec 2008 Service Pack 2 Now Available
McKesson is pleased to announce the release of Lytec 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2). The service pack includes fixes to the RelayHealth Consumer (including ePrescribing) patient demographic link through Communication Manager, Eligibility fixes, and much more including fixes to issues in the following parts of the software:
- Dashboard
- Eligibility
- Billing and Collections
- Electronic Remittance Advice
- Communication Manager
- Electronic Claims
- Miscellaneous
Click here to download SP2 please click on the link below:
Lytec: www.lytec.com/download/2008/Lytec2008SP2WEB.exe
EDI: www.lytec.com/download/EDI/L_14_10_2Install.exe
Improve Your Bottom Line with RelayHealth EDI
Looking for an easy to learn and use electronic data interchange (EDI) service that speeds up cash flow and reduces labor costs, all at an affordable price? RelayHealth, McKesson’s connectivity services company, operates as the second largest claims clearinghouse, processing more than 1 billion transactions a year. Now Lytec 2007 and 2008 customers can improve quality of care and reduce administrative costs with the following RelayHealth EDI services: electronic claims submission, electronic remittance advice, and eligibility verification.
Learn how to get started with RelayHealth. Contact your Lytec Value Added Reseller or call us direct at 1-800-735-1991.
Lytec 2008 Service Pack 1 Now Available
Lytec 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) includes a new feature, the Administrative Dashboard, which provides practice administrators with trending graphs and other financial information. The service pack also includes fixes in the following: Claims, Statements and AR Management; List Edit and Entry; Image Compression and Storage; Reports; Scheduler; Charges and Payments; Program Startup and Maintenance; and Claims Manager.
Lytec 2008 users click here to download Lytec 2008 SP1.
If you haven’t upgraded to Lytec 2008, now is the time! Contact your McKesson sales representative at (800) 735-1991 or call your or Lytec Value Added Reseller for complete SP1 details and to schedule your upgrade.
Lytec 2008 Now Available, Compatible with Microsoft Vista
McKesson recently announced availability of its Lytec 2008® solution. The 2008 release adds to Lytec’s legacy of providing easy-to-use features with customizable patient scheduling and enhanced reporting tools that give practices more insight into their operations and financial status. The release also offers integration with McKesson’s Practice Partner® electronic health record (EHR) solution as well as electronic data interchange (EDI) and consumer-facing solutions powered by RelayHealth, McKesson’s connectivity services company. The Lytec 2008 system is compatible with Windows Vista and certified for Microsoft SQL Server 2005. To learn more about Lytec 2008, read the press release or call your local value-added reseller.
Medicare NPI Deadline March 1, 2008
As of May 28, 2008, the NPI is required for all HIPAA Standard Transactions. On all HIPAA electronic transactions, paper claims and SPR remittance advice, NPI must be used in primary and secondary provider fields. Medicare legacy identifiers in the primary or secondary fields will are no longer accepted and will result in rejection of the transaction. For more information on the Medicare NPI deadline or to test your Medicare Claims, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPI Overview site.
McKesson remains committed to meeting all deadlines established by CMS related to NPI compliance. If you are on Lytec 2006 or older please contact your Lytec reseller or call us direct at 1-800-753-1991 to ensure that you are NPI compliant.