Instrument Management Improves Central Sterile Efficiencies
Instacount Basic resides on an Aesculap-provided laptop. It features standardized count sheets that contain full instrument descriptions, catalog numbers and quantities with the option to add pictures. It also makes care and handling information available for every count sheet to ensure efficient instrument handling and organization. The software aims to eliminate assembly errors and improve overall efficiencies in central sterile.

Instacount Basic ($17,000) "? Aesculap "? www.aesculapusa.com

With RAC Audits Looming, Consider Coding Compliance Software
Codecypher (pronounced "code decipher") can pinpoint the incorrect usage of modifiers and certain CPT codes, the most common and worrisome causes of both overpayments and underpayments for outpatient surgical procedures. Genascis says the software red-flagged 38% (24,700) of the 65,000 accounts it analyzed during beta testing. This "coding compliance engine," developed in partnership with medical coding, compliance and payment authority Medical Learning (www.medlearn.com), can run a customized coding analysis that zeros in on critical compliance issues, risks and opportunities. The program can also generate case-specific decision support on mitigating financial risks and taking advantage of increased reimbursement opportunities. Codecypher is currently available only to users of SourceMedical's Vision, AdvantX and SurgiSource systems.

Codecypher "? Genascis "? www.genascis.com

Software Reduces Missing Medications
Connect-Rx software Release 7.1 provides improved functionality for McKesson's AcuDose-Rx medication dispensing cabinets and Anesthesia-Rx medication carts. The enhancements are designed to increase charge capture, expand restocking capabilities for pharmacies, ensure medication availability and reduce the risk of medication errors. McKesson's advanced anesthesia cart offers an automated color syringe label printer that provides the pharmacy with multiple options to customize medication label printing. The company's medication dispensing cabinets prevent stock outs, ensure nurses always have access to the medications they need and alert nurses when changes have been made to medication orders.

AcuDose-Rx "? McKesson "? www.acudose-rx.com Anesthesia-Rx "? McKesson "? www.anesthesia-rx.com

Your Online Resource for ASC Operations Support
Progressive eSupport is a web-based compliance portal providing resources for ASCs to stay current, compliant and consistent with Medicare's Conditions for Coverage. Highlights of the website are:

• policy and procedure updates as requirements and regulations change;
• continuing educational modules for staff;
• a support forum that lets you connect with peers; and
• tips for passing your accreditation survey.

Progessive eSupport ($1,995 annual subscription) "? Progessive Surgical Solutions "? progressivesurgicalsolutions.com/support

Automatically Obtain Eligibility and Benefit Data
SourcePlus Eligibility automates and manages the workflow of obtaining eligibility and benefit data in real time, letting staff focus on other critical tasks such as patient financial counseling and up-front patient collections. It replaces time-consuming phone calls to insurance payors with real-time data that flows seamlessly over an encrypted, secure connection to payors. It minimizes the risk of creating bad debt through automatic alerts of potential coverage gaps, inconsistencies or non-coverage.

SourcePlus Eligibility "? Source Medical "? www.sourcemed.net