News
Citizens Memorial Healthcare First Rural Hospital in the Nation to Achieve Stage 7
(January 30, 2010)
LSS Data Systems congratulates Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) on reaching the 7th and highest stage on the HIMSS Analytics' EMR Adoption Model, a methodology for evaluating the progress and impact of electronic medical record systems for hospitals and healthcare organizations. In reaching this level, CMH joins just over 30 other Stage 7 health organizations across the country – approximately 0.5 percent of the nation's roughly 5,000 hospitals. [more]
Primetime Medical Software and LSS Announce Time-Saving Pre-Appointment Questionnaires
(January 27, 2010)
LSS Data Systems and Primetime Medical Software are pleased to announce they are offering Instant Medical History (IMH) patient questionnaires via the LSS Patient Portal, a component of LSS's Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite. This exciting collaboration provides additional tools to LSS customers for engaging patients and families, a key objective for meeting "meaningful use" requirements under the ARRA. [more]
LSS Patient Portal Provides Online Access to Medical Records at Citizens Memorial Healthcare
(January 21, 2010)
A new age of patient empowerment has dawned at Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) with the roll out of their web-based Patient Portal by LSS Data Systems. Since the successful pilot implementation at two of their clinics last spring, CMH has extended the portal to patients to approximately 10 of their clinics, enabling secure online access to their medical record information via Citizens' own web site. [more]
Parkview Adventist Recognized for IT Leadership and EMR Adoption
(January 11, 2010)
LSS Data Systems customer Parkview Adventist Medical Center (Brunswick, ME) continues to receive national attention for their healthcare IT progress and leadership. InformationWeek Healthcare recently highlighted Parkview’s achievements in an article titled "EMR Adoption Earns Hospital High Score" and CIO Bill McQuaid was identified as one of Computerworld’s 100 Premier IT Leaders in America for 2010. [more]
Four Additional LSS Customers Recognized for HIMSS Stage 6 EMR Adoption
(December 29, 2009)
LSS Data Systems is pleased to announce that several additional customers have recently achieved Stage 6 Electronic Medical Record adoption recognition from HIMSS Analytics. These four customers join the ranks of other health care organizations which have excelled at utilizing information technology in a collaborative effort to ensure patient safety and enhance the quality of care. [more]
Poudre Valley Health System Recognized in Washington, D.C. for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
(December 4, 2009)
LSS Data Systems congratulates its customer Poudre Valley Health System (Fort Collins, CO), on being presented their 2008 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award earlier this week in Washington, D.C. Poudre Valley was selected as the only health care organization to receive the prestigious award in 2008. Awards were presented Dec. 2 by Vice President Joe Biden and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. [more]
ARRA "Meaningful Use" Webinar A Success
(December 2, 2009)
Following the success of the first ARRA webinar, LSS Data Systems will be conducting a second event for customers unable to participate last month. The webinar, titled "Achieving 'Meaningful Use' with LSS Data Systems: What You Need to Know to Prepare," will be repeated on Tuesday, December 15 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (CST). [more]
MEDITECH & LSS Engage with Customers at Ambulatory Products Advisory Council
(December 1, 2009)
On Thursday, November 19 LSS Data Systems and MEDITECH hosted the 2nd annual Ambulatory Products Advisory Council meeting at LSS's Minnetonka, MN facility. Executives from healthcare organizations from across the country convened to discuss trends in the ambulatory care arena, and how they are impacting their own health care systems. [more]
Sarah Bush Lincoln Reaches HIMSS Stage 6 EMR Recognition
(November 5, 2009)
LSS is pleased to congratulate Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System (Mattoon, IL) as our latest customer to achieve Stage 6 Electronic Medical Record adoption recognition from HIMSS Analytics. Sarah Bush joins the ranks of other health care organizations which have excelled at utilizing information technology in a collaborative effort to ensure patient safety and enhance the quality of care. [more]
Webinar Hosted by LSS Nov 4 Prepares Customers to Achieve Meaningful Use
(October 20, 2009)
As part of the 2009 series of LSS Data Systems' User Group (LUG) activities, LSS will be conducting a free webinar for customers titled "Achieving 'Meaningful Use' with LSS Data Systems: What You Need to Know to Prepare" on Wednesday, November 4 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (CST). [more]
Physicians Engage at LSS Data Systems' Provider Development Forum
(October 13, 2009)
LSS Data Systems hosted its eighth semi-annual Provider Development Forum on Friday, October 2, with physicians, CIOs and other healthcare executives participating from around the country. Joined by senior LSS staff and product developers – as well as staff from MEDITECH, Zynx, DrFirst, Perot Systems and Dakota State University – the full-day event included presentations, roundtable discussions and opportunities to network. [more]
LSS Joins Key Leaders at National Health IT Week
(October 6, 2009)
With 2009 designated by the current Administration as the Year of Healthcare Transformation, the Fourth Annual National Health IT Week (September 21-25) provided an opportunity to advance the use of health information technology in reforming healthcare. LSS Data Systems joined approximately 75 public and private sector organizations in Washington, D.C., to participate in a range of events intended to inform the nation's policymakers about the importance of fostering widespread health IT adoption to improve patient safety and healthcare quality. [more]
LSS Data Systems Excited to Exhibit at MGMA Annual Conference
(September 22, 2009)
LSS Data Systems is pleased to exhibit again this year at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Annual Conference October 10-14 in the mile high city of Denver, CO. MGMA draws attendance from it’s more than 22,000 members. At the show LSS will be showcasing the latest innovations in ambulatory software. [more]
LSS Customers Acknowledged Among "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare"
(September 12, 2009)
LSS congratulates several of its customers for being selected among the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2009 by Modern Healthcare magazine. The award identifies those "workplaces in healthcare that enable employees to perform at their optimum level to provide patients and customers with the best possible care and services." [more]
2009 Administrative Forum Highlights the Expansion of LSS Customer Outreach
(September 9, 2009)
This summer, LSS held its 5th bi-annual Administrative Forum, presenting an opportunity for customers to review and provide feedback on upcoming enhancements to the administrative and billing components of the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) product suite. This event – conducted via the web over four consecutive weeks – highlights the expansion of LSS customer outreach activities, and the ability to adjust to meet customer needs. [more]
LSS Customers Awarded Health Care's Most Wired
(August 21, 2009)
LSS congratulates several of its customers for being recognized among the 100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems in 2009 by Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN). Marking its 11th year, this annual list, based on the Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study, includes more than 1300 hospitals and health systems from around the country. [more]
LSS User Group Seminar Draws Customers for ARRA, Development Update and Track Sessions
(July 20, 2009)
The first of two LSS User Group Seminars was held Tuesday, July 14 in Minnetonka, MN, drawing attendees from across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. The full-day event highlighted what LSS is doing to position its customers to take advantage of the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite as well as health IT incentives available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. [more]
Holy Family Memorial Achieves HIMSS Stage 6 EMR Recognition
(July 9, 2009)
LSS is pleased to announce that Holy Family Memorial Medical Center (Manitowoc, WI) is our latest customer to achieve Stage 6 Electronic Medical Record adoption recognition from HIMSS Analytics. Holy Family joins the ranks of other health care organizations which have excelled at utilizing information technology in a collaborative effort to ensure patient safety and enhance the quality of care. [more]
Healthcare Informatics Interviews Parkview Adventist CIO Bill McQuaid
(July 2, 2009)
Bill McQuaid, Assistant Vice President and CIO at Parkview Adventist Medical Center (Brunswick, Maine) was recently featured in a multi-part interview series by Healthcare Informatics. In the interview, McQuaid discusses what it takes to steer a small hospital toward HIMSS Analytics Stage 6 EMR recognition. [more]
Business Journal Story Features LSS Data Systems
(June 29, 2009)
LSS Data Systems is among three Minnesota-based companies selling CCHIT-Certified EHR products, according to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in an article published Friday, June 26. LSS President and Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Petersen was interviewed for the story, which describes how well the companies are positioned to take advantage of the federal government's economic stimulus package and push for EHR adoption. [more]
LSS Expands User Group Activities for 2009
(June 16, 2009)
For more than 15 years the LSS User Group (LUG) has offered everything from remote training sessions and workshops to web-based classes and national conferences. This year is no different, with LSS providing a range of user group activities for both new and long-standing customers. [more]
LSS Data Systems' Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.6 Receives 08 CCHIT Certification®
(June 9, 2009)
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) has announced that LSS Data Systems' product Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.6 is a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR [additionally certified for Child Health] pending completion of advanced ePrescribing requirements. [more]
Adena Health System Recognized for Successful EHR Implementation
(June 1, 2009)
LSS Data Systems' customer Adena Health System (Chillicothe, OH) was recently recognized as "one of the most successful EHR implementations in the country" according to Information Week, in a May 6, 2009 interview with Adena CIO Marcus Bost. The two-hospital, 300-bed system is three years into their five-year project but has already strung together an impressive list of achievements. [more]
LSS and Zynx Deliver New Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Templates
(May 27, 2009)
LSS Data Systems and evidence-based health care partner Zynx Health have partnered to provide standard content for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) in their recent update of clinical content for LSS's Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite. [more]
CCHIT® 2009-2010 Certification Criteria Approved and Timeline Extended
(May 21, 2009)
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to clarify the HITECH portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), with implementation plans published earlier this week. In response to these timeline announcements, the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) published the 2009-2010 certification criteria and announced a delay to the start of the 2009 CCHIT certification cycle. [more]
HHS Releases Implementation Plans for ARRA Dollars
(May 19, 2009)
On May 18 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released their implementation plans for the $167 billion dollars they received through the ARRA. Included in these plans is a document with a more specific outline on how the money will affect those looking to adopt health information technology through the incentive programs. [more]
Ambulatory EHR Implementation Yields Financial and Clinical Benefits for Citizens Memorial
(May 15, 2009)
To assess the productivity of their EHR, Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) gathered data during its implementation of the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite, and what they uncovered was astounding. As a result of their successful planning, training, and implementation, Citizens experienced a significant and measurable increase in revenue per visit, net income, and net income per visit. [more]
LSS Customers Recognized in Thompson Reuters Top 100 Hospitals
(May 14, 2009)
LSS congratulates two of its customers for being recognized among the 100 Top Hospitals in an annual study released by the Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters. Congratulations to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center (Sioux Falls, SD) and King's Daughters' Hospital & Health Services (Madison, IN) for this prestigious recognition. [more]
Citizens Memorial Healthcare Featured in HealthData Management
(May 6, 2009)
In their May 2009 issue, HealthData Management magazine highlights LSS customer Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, CO) in their cover story "Piecing Together Medication Administration." [more]
Providers from Around the Country Gather for LSS Data Systems' Spring Provider Development Forum
(April 29, 2009)
LSS Data Systems hosted its seventh semi-annual Provider Development Forum on Friday, April 24, with over 30 physicians, CIOs and other healthcare executives participating from around the country. Joined by senior LSS staff and product developers, as well as staff from MEDITECH, Zynx and DrFirst, the full-day event included presentations, roundtable discussions and networking. [more]
LSS, ARRA and CCHIT® Certification
(April 9, 2009)
The general hum of the HIT industry has increased to a fevered pitch with the passing of the federal stimulus package. Specifically, there has been significant interest in the requirement of using certified EHR systems. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 includes significant investments in healthcare information technology infrastructure (HITECH Act). [more]
Economic Stimulus & Health IT Section Added to LSS Website
(April 2, 2009)
LSS has recently created a special area of the lssdata.com website dedicated to educating customers about the Federal Stimulus Package and what we're doing to help our customers. Please visit the new Economic Stimulus & Health IT section (www.lssdata.com/govt/) regularly for updates. [more]
LSS Positioned to Help Customers with Health IT Stimulus Funds
(March 9, 2009)
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Act aims to stimulate the economy through investments in infrastructure, unemployment benefits, transportation, education and healthcare. The act includes a significant investment in healthcare information technology infrastructure to assist providers and health care organizations in adopting and using health IT. [more]
2009 Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence Identified by HealthGrades
(March 4, 2009)
LSS is pleased to congratulate several of its customers for being listed among HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence for 2009. In this seventh annual report, HealthGrades studied 26 common procedures and diagnoses at nearly 5,000 hospitals and objectively identified those performing among the best in the nation. [more]
LSS and Zynx Health Make Significant Enhancements to Evidence-Based Ambulatory Care Tools
(February 27, 2009)
LSS Data Systems and evidence-based health care partner Zynx Health made several significant enhancements in their recent update of clinical content for LSS's Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite. Zynx clinical content is updated on a quarterly basis to incorporate the latest evidence from peer-reviewed studies, clinical best practices and national performance measures. [more]
MEDITECH Ranks as Top Acute-Care EHR Vendor
(February 16, 2009)
LSS congratulates MEDITECH on their first-place ranking in Modern Healthcare's "Top Vendors of Acute-Care EHR Systems." As MEDITECH's sole partner for physician practice management and ambulatory care solutions for more than 25 years, LSS is very proud of MEDITECH's achievement. [more]
MEDITECH/LSS Cancels Its HIMSS Participation
(February 6, 2009)
Participating in the annual HIMSS conference has proven to be beneficial to MEDITECH and LSS through the years, as we have been able to renew acquaintances, attract new customers, and showcase new product offerings there. Nonetheless, the current economic climate mandates we pay particular attention to spending resources wisely this year. [more]
Avera HealtheCARE Forum Showcases EHR Excellence
(January 29, 2009)
LSS Data Systems' customer Avera Health hosted its fourth annual HealtheCARE Forum earlier this month in Sioux Falls, SD. Physicians and other health care professionals from many of the organization's 200-plus clinics across the Midwest attended to better understand and incorporate technology and information into their practices. [more]
Integrated Electronic Record and Sound Leadership Propel Parkview Adventist to "Stage 6"
(December 15, 2008)
Parkview Adventist Medical Center (Brunswick, ME) has become the third LSS Data Systems customer to achieve the prestigious Stage 6 Electronic Medical Record (EMR) adoption recognition from HIMSS Analytics. Coming on the heels of LSS customers Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) and Watertown Memorial Medical Center (Watertown, WI), Parkview Adventist joins less than two dozen Stage 6 hospitals nationwide. [more]
LSS Customer Poudre Valley Health System Receives Prestigious 2008 Baldrige Award
(December 3, 2008)
LSS is pleased to congratulate Poudre Valley Health System (Fort Collins, CO) as one of only three recipients of the 2008 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Named after the 26th Secretary of Commerce, the Baldrige Award was established by Congress in 1987 to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses. The award promotes excellence in organizational performance, recognizes the quality and performance achievements of U.S. organizations, and publicizes successful performance strategies. [more]
Parkview Adventist Medical Center Named on InfoWorld's Top 100 List
(December 2, 2008)
LSS Data Systems is proud to congratulate Parkview Adventist Medical Center (Brunswick, ME) for being one of only 13 health care organizations named among InfoWorld's Top 100 organizations. [more]
LSS Administrative Development Forum Engages Customer Feedback and Experience for Product Advancement
(November 25, 2008)
LSS Data Systems conducted its fourth, semi-annual Administrative Development Forum earlier this month. Attendees from around the country, all active users of MPM billing and scheduling applications, convened in Eden Prairie, MN for this two-day event. Led by LSS's Programming and Software Development division, participants were engaged in research-gathering and design discussions with LSS staff to facilitate software development at all points in the process. [more]
LSS and MEDITECH Host New Advisory Group Meeting
(November 13, 2008)
Last week LSS Data Systems and MEDITECH hosted the first meeting of a new customer advisory group — the Ambulatory Products Advisory Council. Executives from approximately one dozen health care organizations from across the country convened at MEDITECH’s Westwood, MA facility to discuss trends in health care specifically related to the intersection between acute and ambulatory care. [more]
LSS Data Systems Showcases Software at MGMA Annual Conference
(October 23, 2008)
LSS Data Systems joined MGMA members, vendors, students and health care professionals at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2008 Annual Conference in San Diego, Calif., October 19-22. The annual conference is an educational event for administrators, executive managers, physicians, nurses and health administrators involved in managing medical practice groups. [more]
E-Prescribing, Physician Documentation and the Future of EHRs Discussed at Fall Provider Development Forum
(September 30, 2008)
LSS Data Systems hosted its sixth semi-annual Provider Development Forum on Friday, September 26, with approximately 30 physicians, CIOs and other healthcare executives participating from around the country. Joined by LSS executives and product developers, this full-day event included presentations, networking opportunities, and discussion and feedback time to help LSS staff understand how physicians and other healthcare professionals incorporate the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite into their practice workflow. [more]
LSS Expands "Video Help Desk" Materials
(September 24, 2008)
To further enhance the training and support materials available to its customers, LSS Data Systems is expanding the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Video Help Desk – its library of animated screen cam videos with voice narration demonstrating core system functionality within the MPM Suite of applications for physician practices. [more]
Jennifer Laughlin, Watertown CIO, Appointed as CCHIT Commissioner
(September 18, 2008)
Sept. 16, 2008 – LSS Data Systems congratulates Jennifer Laughlin, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at UW Health Partners-Watertown Regional Medical Center (Watertown, WI), on her appointment as a Commissioner to the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®). [more]
LSS Customers Recognized Among “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare”
(September 16, 2008)
LSS congratulates six of its customers for being recognized among the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. The award identifies those “workplaces in healthcare that enable employees to perform at their optimum level to provide patients and customers with the best possible care and services.” [more]
Watertown Regional Medical Center Achieves HIMSS Stage 6 EMR Recognition
(September 5, 2008)
LSS Data Systems congratulates UW Health Partners-Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) in Watertown, Wisconsin for being among the less than 1% of hospitals in the United States to achieve the prestigious Stage 6 EMR adoption recognition from HIMSS Analytics. The site joins Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) as the second LSS customer to reach this important milestone. [more]
Customers Unite in “The Spirit of Integration” at 16th Annual User Group Conference
(August 7, 2008)
Minneapolis, Minn. — LSS Data Systems hosted its 16th annual LSS User Group (LUG) Conference at the Minneapolis Hilton Airport-Mall of America Hotel August 3-6. This year's theme — “The Spirit of Integration” — brought together approximately 170 attendees from healthcare organizations around the country. [more]
MGMA's Robert Tennant to Speak at 16th Annual LSS User Group Conference
(July 11, 2008)
Robert M. Tennant, MA, a Senior Policy Advisor at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) will deliver a general session presentation at this year's LSS User Group Conference (August 3-5 in Minneapolis). Mr. Tennant's address will include update on the federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting the health information technology industry . . . [more]
Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.54 Receives 2007 CCHIT Certification
(July 1, 2008)
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) announced today that LSS Data Systems’ product Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.54 is CCHIT Certified®, and meets the Commission’s ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) criteria for 2007. Ambulatory EHRs are designed for physician offices and clinics where most Americans get their healthcare. CCHIT – an independent, nonprofit organization – is the Recognized Certification Body in the United States for certifying health information technology products. [more]
Avera and South Dakota e-Health Collaborative to Participate in National EHR Demonstration Project
(June 30, 2008)
To further advance health care I.T., the federal government is awarding financial incentives to physicians who efficiently use electronic health records (EHRs) to improve patient care. During a June 13th press conference in Sioux Falls, S.D., Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt discussed the state’s selection as one of 12 communities to take part in a national demonstration project to determine whether incentives can encourage small and medium-sized physician practices to increase their use of EHRs. [more]
Citizens Memorial Healthcare and IHM Partnering on Ambulatory Quality Reporting Grant
(June 24, 2008)
LSS customer Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) and the Institute for Health Metrics (IHM) are partnering on a groundbreaking grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to develop an automated process for extracting, analyzing, reporting and exporting quality measures in the ambulatory setting. [more]
LSS Consolidates Customer Support Materials on MEDITECH.com
(June 13, 2008)
For our customers convenience, all implementation and service reference materials, customer news and service issue tracking tools are now accessible from the customer service area of MEDITECH's web site. [more]
Goodall Hospital Connects Community Physicians Electronically to Obtain Patient Medication History
(June 1, 2008)
LSS customer Goodall Hospital (Sanford, ME) announced that it has successfully linked community physicians with the hospital’s information network to efficiently obtain patient medication history, a key step toward meeting the Joint Commission’s requirement for medication reconciliation. [more]
Timely Topics, Integration Sessions To Take Center Stage at 2008 LSS User Group Conference
(May 22, 2008)
Once again this year users from LSS customer sites around the country will convene in Minneapolis for the 2008 LSS User Group (LUG) Conference (August 3 – 5 at the Hilton Airport/Mall of America Hotel). This year’s event – the 16th annual meeting of LSS customers -- will cover a number of timely industry topics, including . . . [more]
Spring Provider Development Forum Focuses on Physician Documentation and Quality Reporting
(May 1, 2008)
On Wednesday, April 30, LSS hosted the Spring 2008 Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Provider Development Forum. Over 30 physicians, CIOs and other healthcare executives from organizations around the country joined LSS executives and product developers for the fifth semi-annual meeting. [more]
