Q1:    How is AScript different from a company that sells electronic medical records?

Q2:    Can I have a paperless office with AScript?

Q3:    Do I have choices in the type of software I can use?

Q4:    How does AScript connect the doctors to the patient information?

Q5:    In one sentence, how exactly is AScript different?

Q6:    Sometimes I get confused on the technical terminology can you help with some of the definitions of terms I need to know?

Q7:    How does AScript decide on which software system to include in its offering?

Q8:    What is the biggest obstacle to a successful implementation?

Q9:    How much is this going to cost?

Q10:     Where is the smartest place to start eliminating paper?

Q1.How is AScript different from a company that sells electronic medical records?
A1. AScript is a service company, not a software vendor - so AScript does more than offer software for electronic medical records. Basically, this difference means you don't pay us until any system you have chosen is up and running. We've heard too many horror stories from people like you who have have been burned by software vendors - once the sale was made, insufficient help was given to make the systems actually work. Who needs that???AScript entire business model is based on a new concept: your real need is to outsource the entire IT function to a dependable company. Doing so frees you to do your job of taking care of patients; let us take care of the technology.
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Q2. Can I have a paperless office with AScript?
A2. Absolutely. A paperless office is the desired outcome because it increases productivity and decreases costs. However, AScript wants you to decide the pace of change; you can make a total shift to paperless or you can move one system at a time. We develop a migration plan with you and give you options that let you make the moves you want - when you want to make them.
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Q3.Do I have choices in the type of software I can use?
A3. The answer to this is a qualified 'Yes.' We offer a range of software systems within the Windows NT environment. We have purposefully qualified our selections to those systems having an open architecture within a Windows NT platform because this gives you systems that can be integrated seamlessly and learned easily. The limitations we've set on the software give greater performance capabilities once installed at your practice. Because our performance criteria is stringent, we must limit the software applications we offer to only those systems that pass our tests.??We offer applications in the areas of electronic medical records, practice management, multi-media Email, data analysis and Internet/Intranet. AScript is also very committed to leveraging the technology you have already invested in, so we have ways to interface or keep your current systems compatible with new ones.
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Q4. How does AScript connect the doctors to the patient information?
A4. We actually install a network, customized to your practice and location. This network allows for the connectivity that is fundamental to realizing the full impact of a paperless office. The networks we create vary; however, all networks are distributed networks, and include these components: reputed networks, and include these components:
0.    All hardware and software to access system applications
0.    Local HUB hardware and software at the client location
0.    Attachment to our core network for access to applications, system monitoring, improvements, and ongoing support.
0.    Appropriate bandwidth to accommodate the requirements of the practice and the applications to be installed
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Q5. In one sentence, how exactly is AScript different?
A5. AScript is the only company that gives physician groups practical information technology solutions in three key areas: software systems, service network and administration, and affordable fee structures.
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Q6. Sometimes I get confused on the technical terminology can you help with some of the definitions of terms I need to know?
A6. You are not alone. To help with this, we have developed a reference document for you to keep.
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Q7. How does AScript decide on which software system to include in its offering?
A7. This is a great question in that it helps highlight the AScript advantage. AScript’s service starts even before you sign on with us; we function as your personal shopper for information technology.??Here's what we have already done for you. AScript launched an exhaustive search of the technology market and identified the "best in breed" applications in the content areas most important to you: electronic medical records, practice management, data mining, internet and intranet, and multi-media email.??Once identified, these systems became AScript - Certified only after passing our rigorous series of tests. All software has to have a track record of proven performance in these key areas:
0.    Reliability - Systems must be installed in like environments
0.    Scalability – AScript’s unique model makes systems affordable from small to large organizations. Capacity to increase productivity
0.    Adaptable for customization - One Size Simply Does Not Fit All
These criteria mean that you never have to be the guinea pig for new software; rather we can leverage the experience of others for you - which means an easier move into electronic information.
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Q8. What is the biggest obstacle to a successful implementation?
A8. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the most important factor for success is the attitude of the staff at your practice. The move to an electronic information network is relatively painless if personnel are committed to make it happen.?Some people are surprised at this, thinking that computer literacy is the most important criteria for success.??We have found this not to be the case. We have witnessed staff who are basically computer illiterate be the keys to a successful installation because they want to make it work. We have also seen people who are relatively sophisticated with a computer become obstacles to a successful implementation because they have not personally taken ownership of the concept. Plain and simple -- our easiest installations are with those who have a desire to help us make it happen.
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Q9. How much is this going to cost?
A9. Costs vary widely, depending on the systems you choose. The consistent factor for any cost is our overall approach. AScript's service model includes an affordable monthly fee-for-service. This pay-for-performance means that you pay only for what you use -- as you use it! We have structured our services this way to let you started developing your own electronic medical communications network without being forced to make huge initial capital investments. If you have specific questions for your particular group, please fill out our survey.
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Q10. Where is the smartest place to start eliminating paper?
A10. That's easy. Start in the area where the paper causes you the most headaches. Tell us frankly about your biggest problem and let us design a solution tailored to your specific needs.
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