Practice Preferences for External Information

Field	Description
Enable External System Connectivity	Connects to an external system such as a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO).
Override Enterprise System Connectivity	Overrides enterprise system connectivity.
Process no show appointments for third party applications	Processes no-show appointments for third-party applications.
Show Immunization Registry Patient Status in PM	Displays the Immunization Registry Information section on the Status tab of the Add/Modify Patient Information window. When you turn on this feature, you can track the following immunization information for each patient: Immunization registry location Patient status, such as active or inactive Immunization reminders to contact the patient for follow-up immunizations
Enable Address Validation	Turns on real-time address validation for addresses entered in NextGen® Enterprise PM and File Maintenance. Each address is verified against the United States Postal Service (USPS) Address Management System. Real-time address validation can occur in the following applications: NextGen® Enterprise PM, for patients, people, and entities. File Maintenance, for all master files with address information. For example, payers, providers, employers, pharmacies, case contacts, collection agencies, and performing entity locations.
Enable Practice Registration	Allows practice-level USPS registration to use the USPS feature, eliminating the need for individual user registration.
Receive Unabbreviated City	Allows the practice administrator to receive non-abbreviated city names when using the USPS system.
External ID	USPS username.
Password	Password received in the USPS email.
USPS Client ID	USPS client ID received from the USPS developer portal. Note: This field displays when System Administrator is configured with USPS 3.0. To configure this setting, contact NextGen Healthcare Support.
Client Security Key	Client security key received from USPS email. Note: This field displays when System Administrator is configured with USPS 3.0. To configure this setting, contact NextGen Healthcare Support.
Click Here to register for USPS User ID	To register for USPS, open the Registration for USPS Web Tools page or the USPS Developer Portal.
Clearinghouse	Opens the third-party clearinghouse website. You can select NGCH, Waystar, or both clearinghouses. Note: The Waystar option is available in the claims context menu in NextGen® Enterprise PM

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Real-Time Address Validation

You can turn on real-time address validation in NextGen® Enterprise EHR, NextGen® Enterprise PM, and File Maintenance for practices and users. For real-time address validation to occur, you must set up both practice and user settings. The automatic address validation process occurs when a registered user enters or modifies an address and then saves the data. The address fields are automatically sent to the United States Postal Service (USPS) address validation API. When an address is incorrect or cannot be found, this API sends a message to the user, who can update the address or keep the address entered. When a match is found, the user receives a confirmation message. The automatic address validation process can reduce the following tasks in your practice: Time and cost of returned mail Administrative tasks to resend correspondence Research and verification of the address of the person, patient, or entity Before you begin this process, you must review and complete the following proced

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Add United States Postal Service (USPS) Usernames in System Administrator

Users who have United States Postal Service (USPS) usernames entered in System Administrator can validate the mailing address of a patient registered in NextGen® Enterprise EHR or NextGen® Enterprise PMwith the USPS database. Users receive their usernames through the USPS Web Tools Registration System Notice email. Open System Administrator, and then select a user. Select the External tab. In External User Mapping, right-click and select New. The Add External Interface window opens. In External ID, enter the user's USPS usernames. The USPS username is a string of numbers and letters. 111PRACA111 In External System, select USPS, and then enter the password received in the USPS email in the Password field. Note: To receive a password, you must have already registered for USPS. If not, select Click Here for USPS Registration and follow the steps to register. To configure USPS 3.0, contact NextGen Healthcare Support. Note: When System Administrator is configured with USPS 3.0, the USPS Cli

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External Preferences Information

In the External preferences in the Practice Preferences window, you can set preferences for connectivity with external systems, communication with third-party applications, immunization registry, real-time address validation, and clearing house. Field Description Enable External System Connectivity Connects to an external system such as a RHIO. Override Enterprise System Connectivity Overrides enterprise system connectivity. Process no show appointments for third party applications Processes no-show appointments for third-party applications. Show Immunization Registry Patient Status in PM Displays the Immunization Registry Information section on the Status tab of the Add/Modify Patient Information window. When you turn on this feature, you can track the following immunization information for each patient: Immunization registry location Patient status. For example, active or inactive Immunization reminders to contact the patient for follow-up immunizations Enable Address Validation Turn

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External Preferences Information

In the External preferences in the Practice Preferences window, you can set preferences for connectivity with external systems, communication with third-party applications, immunization registry, real-time address validation, and clearing house. Field Description Enable External System Connectivity Connects to an external system such as a RHIO. Override Enterprise System Connectivity Overrides enterprise system connectivity. Process no show appointments for third party applications Processes no-show appointments for third-party applications. Show Immunization Registry Patient Status in PM Displays the Immunization Registry Information section on the Status tab of the Add/Modify Patient Information window. When you turn on this feature, you can track the following immunization information for each patient: Immunization registry location Patient status. For example, active or inactive Immunization reminders to contact the patient for follow-up immunizations Enable Address Validation Turn

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External Preferences Information

In the External preferences in the Practice Preferences window, you can set preferences for connectivity with external systems, communication with third-party applications, immunization registry, real-time address validation, and clearing house. Field Description Enable External System Connectivity Connects to an external system such as a RHIO. Override Enterprise System Connectivity Overrides enterprise system connectivity. Process no show appointments for third party applications Processes no-show appointments for third-party applications. Show Immunization Registry Patient Status in PM Displays the Immunization Registry Information section on the Status tab of the Add/Modify Patient Information window. When you turn on this feature, you can track the following immunization information for each patient: Immunization registry location Patient status. For example, active or inactive Immunization reminders to contact the patient for follow-up immunizations Enable Address Validation Turn

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External Practice Preferences

You can use the External preferences in the Practice Preferences window to do the following: Set up external system connectivity Process no show appointments for third-party Display the patient's status in the immunization registry Enable real-time address validation in NextGen® Enterprise PM and Master Files in File Maintenance. Access the United States Postal Service (USPS) website and register for a USPS user name or user ID and password. External Preferences Information You can set practice preferences for external system connectivity, third-party applications, immunization registry information, real-time address validation, and clearing house. Complete the USPS Registration Form You can fill the USPS registration form and submit for real-time address validation. Add USPS Usernames in System Administrator In System Administrator, you can add USPS usernames of users who have access rights for real-time address validation. Real-time Address Validation You can automatically validate t

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