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Import from a Folder

You can use the Data Share module to import documents from a folder on a hard disk or portable media device. These documents can be Continuity of Care Document (CCD), Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture (C-CDA), or Cross-enterprise Document Media Interchange (XDM) documents.In the Data Share pane, select the Open a CCD File or XDM Document icon.

  1. Open a CCD File or XDM Document

    The Import From File window opens.

    Import From File

  2. Select an endpoint, which determines which external system is used for cross-references and which agents are used to process the document on import.
  3. Use the ellipsis button to browse to a file.
  4. Select Import.
  5. If the CCD Encryption Password window opens, enter the password supplied by the document provider, and select OK.
    CCD Encryption Password Window

  6. A document preview opens in CDA Viewer within the Data Share pane.
    Preview of Document for Import

  7. Select Import.
  8. If a warning appears stating that the selected document and current patient do not match, then do one of the following:
    • Select Yes to import the document into the chart for the currently selected patient in NextGen® Enterprise EHR.
    • Select No to skip importing the document.
  9. When the Documents Import Complete window appears, select Close.