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Add External Systems to a Practice

  1. Access the Practices master file to associate an external system with a practice.
  2. From the External tab, do one of the following:
    • To add a new item, select the open menu button and then select New.
    • To modify an existing item, select the item in the list, select the open menu button and then select Open.
    The Add External Interface window opens.

  3. Enter information in the following fields:
    • External Practice ID – Enter the specific practice name associated with the external interface.
    • External Enterprise ID – Enter the specific enterprise name associated with the external interface.
    • External System – Select the system to interface with the application.
    • Effective Date – Specify the date that your practice starts sending data to the external practice.
  4. Select the items you want to export to and from the external system. The Export Options are:
    • New Charges
    • New Patients
    • Encounters
    • Medications
    • Deleted Charge
    • Updated Patients
    • Lab Orders
  5. Do one of the following:
    • To return to the External tab, select OK.
    • To add another external system, select Next.
    The selected Export Options display on the External tab.