Texas-gal
10-18-2004, 09:40 AM
Well, I think everyone would appreciate this information:
Lori Kaminskyj
I am looking for advice on purchasing massage office software. It seems there are two options...The Medical Massage Office Billing and Management System sold through AMMTA or Massage Office 2.2 by islandsoftware. Can you please give me any review or recommendation as to which program is more beneficial, easier to use, etc etc.
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BigDog
I use the island software program. I like alot of the features it has. I keep all my soap on paper so I don't use the soap program that it has, but besides that I like it. We have four therapist that bill using this program. No one has ever had a complaint. One thing I like is that I can fill out the HCFA 1500 in about a minute. It is great for billing. Hope this helps.
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Naturalhealer04
Hey Dale, Could you please send me a web address for the Island software you were talking about for your practice?
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Joe_E
I don't know how much these programs cost, but I suspect they are an investment. Depending on how big your practice is, I run mine right off my Palm Pilot and a few Excel worksheet for accounting purposes. Excel is free with Microsoft software packages and my palm pilot allows me to have my schedule and client profiles with me no matter where I am. Not to mention, they can "speak' to each other, which makes mailings a breeze. I here that some of these programs have trouble interfacing with word processing programs which makes mailings more difficult. Good luck.
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Lori117
Thanks for the idea of a pda, Joe...very interesting. I still carry around paper appt book. I have a pda phobia for some reason, but not computers...Computers are safe...probably because I can't put it in my pocket and lose it. I would love to hear about the other software program...The Medical Massage Office Manangement System...it sounds as if it does it all, especially when dealing with insurance. Does anyone have that program as oppossed to massage office 2.2?
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Joe_E
You shouldn't worry about that. The PDA backs-up to my main computer with the press of 1 button. It's too easy. If you lost it, you could get another and reload with the press of yet another button. If you're planning on billing insurance, definitely find a software that will work in conjunction with the necessary forms.
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BigDog
Here's the link for island software http://www.islandsoftwareco.com/
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Lori117
Does anyone know if Medical Massage Office Billing and Management System also offers a demo? Does anyone own this software at all? I would really love some feedback, thanks
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Tranquilmassage
I am interested in finding plain old software with forms (client intake, SOAP notes, charts, etc) without all the insurance stuff. I don't deal with that at the salon and at the Dr's office he handles the insurance claims.
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ColleenHolloway
Massage Office Software 2.2 is a great beginners package of software, however, they are coming out with a Pro version in a few weeks that is amazing! I have researched both the Medical Massage Software and Massage Office Software and by far the new version is the best.
Also, if you purchase the Massage Office 2.2 version before the new version comes out you can upgrade to the Pro version for only $49, a savings of $150.
They should be coming out with new demos on Island Softwares website.
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Lori117
Thanks a lot Colleen, I will check out the new version demo. Do you know how they improved it or added onto it?
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Colleen S. Holloway
Hi Lori, The new Pro Version of Massage Office Software includes online scheduling for even multiple therapists, more marketing templates, SOAP notes that you can draw in different colors on body templates to indicate areas of tension, and so forth, report generators, and it has product/inventory capabilities. There are sample templates on the website, www.islandsoftwareco.com...look for the Pro Version under products.
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Tranquilmassage
That is some EXPENSIVE software!!! WOW!
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Colleen S. Holloway
The Pro Version is $399, however, if you purchase the 2.2 Version at $199 the new version is out, you can upgrade to the Pro Version for only $49 (so it really costs only $24
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Sarita Kalu
I am a massage therapy instructor and we use a program called Customer Pro File in our massage clinic.
The website is www.landsw.com
To me they are the best for the least.
They offer soap note, insurance billing, client management, marketing, financial management, etc for individuals and clinics for very affordable rates. You can even download the software once you have paid through pay pal.
The prices range from $49 for individuals without insurance billing to $109 for small clinics with multiple therapist that use insurance billing.
You can even download a trial version.
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Lori117
Thank you, I just so happen to receive the land software demo in the mail yesterday afternoon. It definitely seems to have the most bang for the buck. Their graphics are not what island software is...other than that it seems the equivalent for a heck of a lot less. It's available through http://info4people.com/ for $59 through $129 depending on insurance acceptance and multiple therapist (clinic)
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Tranquilmassage
Wow...thank you very much for this info and the link. It sure offers everything that I need for a fraction of the cost. I don't do insurance so my cost will be the minimum. Will be getting this Friday.
Thanks again!
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Steve Kreger
Hi all, I am the president of Island Software Company and I just had a few words about the postings. There are a few packages available out there that wait to see what we do and then try to mimic the features. This we can show by copyright dates. We have been developing our product since 1995 and we own a wellness center in Dallas, Tx. We refuse to sell our software by bashing someone elses product. I would advise anyone who is looking to purchase a package to do 3 things: first, try to enter bad data into different fields (eg; enter "Bob" in a phone # field) and see if it will let you. Enter an invoice and then delete it and see if it let's you. Second, call the other peoples offices 3 times at different times during the day and see if you get an answer. (all of our developers work for us IN-HOUSE. not for some outside company. we are NOT a one-man show.) Third, ask any of the other companies if they have to use their own software on a daily basis to run their business. (Half of our staff are massage therapists and we use our product every day in our own center). Our software was NOT written for some other industry and then "kind-of" reworked to accomodate the massage industry. Our product is the MOST stable and user friendly software available. Don't take my word for it, try the demos of other products and REALLY compare features and usability.
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Bodymovers
This is my 1st time posting on this site :} I recently bought the medical massage office program, as i will be taking insurance soon. i love it :} was expensive, but i look at it as an investment (tax writoff! lol) rather than an expense. hope this helps :}
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pianodirt
Hey there...new to this message board. Glad to have
found it!
I'm not sure how much I want to computerize my practice, so these full-scale office programs seem overkill for my needs.
I am doing L&I and PIP claims and would like to be able to print out HCFA forms on my computer. I've found a couple programs for this:
http://www.ezclaim.com/ $145
more comprehensive than what I want, but the demo prints the forms very well and you can link up with Quickbooks, which I will be starting later this year.
http://www.easyhcfa.com/ $43.50 individual, $98.50 group
very basic template for MS Word that can come customized to have certain fields always filled out
The EZCLAIM program has a "printer adjustment" feature that can move the print in 1/100 of an inch increments so that the text prints squarely in the fields. Not sure if the EASYHCFA program has such an option.
Anyone know of a template/program for WA state L&I green forms (statement for misc services)?
to health,
pianodirt
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BigDog
Pianodirt,
I dont know of any templates for the "Green Monster" but the good news is the Washington State L&I will except bills done on the HCFA 1500. So there is no need to buy something else.
Lori Kaminskyj
I am looking for advice on purchasing massage office software. It seems there are two options...The Medical Massage Office Billing and Management System sold through AMMTA or Massage Office 2.2 by islandsoftware. Can you please give me any review or recommendation as to which program is more beneficial, easier to use, etc etc.
==============================================
BigDog
I use the island software program. I like alot of the features it has. I keep all my soap on paper so I don't use the soap program that it has, but besides that I like it. We have four therapist that bill using this program. No one has ever had a complaint. One thing I like is that I can fill out the HCFA 1500 in about a minute. It is great for billing. Hope this helps.
==============================================
Naturalhealer04
Hey Dale, Could you please send me a web address for the Island software you were talking about for your practice?
==============================================
Joe_E
I don't know how much these programs cost, but I suspect they are an investment. Depending on how big your practice is, I run mine right off my Palm Pilot and a few Excel worksheet for accounting purposes. Excel is free with Microsoft software packages and my palm pilot allows me to have my schedule and client profiles with me no matter where I am. Not to mention, they can "speak' to each other, which makes mailings a breeze. I here that some of these programs have trouble interfacing with word processing programs which makes mailings more difficult. Good luck.
==============================================
Lori117
Thanks for the idea of a pda, Joe...very interesting. I still carry around paper appt book. I have a pda phobia for some reason, but not computers...Computers are safe...probably because I can't put it in my pocket and lose it. I would love to hear about the other software program...The Medical Massage Office Manangement System...it sounds as if it does it all, especially when dealing with insurance. Does anyone have that program as oppossed to massage office 2.2?
==============================================
Joe_E
You shouldn't worry about that. The PDA backs-up to my main computer with the press of 1 button. It's too easy. If you lost it, you could get another and reload with the press of yet another button. If you're planning on billing insurance, definitely find a software that will work in conjunction with the necessary forms.
==============================================
BigDog
Here's the link for island software http://www.islandsoftwareco.com/
==============================================
Lori117
Does anyone know if Medical Massage Office Billing and Management System also offers a demo? Does anyone own this software at all? I would really love some feedback, thanks
==============================================
Tranquilmassage
I am interested in finding plain old software with forms (client intake, SOAP notes, charts, etc) without all the insurance stuff. I don't deal with that at the salon and at the Dr's office he handles the insurance claims.
==============================================
ColleenHolloway
Massage Office Software 2.2 is a great beginners package of software, however, they are coming out with a Pro version in a few weeks that is amazing! I have researched both the Medical Massage Software and Massage Office Software and by far the new version is the best.
Also, if you purchase the Massage Office 2.2 version before the new version comes out you can upgrade to the Pro version for only $49, a savings of $150.
They should be coming out with new demos on Island Softwares website.
==============================================
Lori117
Thanks a lot Colleen, I will check out the new version demo. Do you know how they improved it or added onto it?
==============================================
Colleen S. Holloway
Hi Lori, The new Pro Version of Massage Office Software includes online scheduling for even multiple therapists, more marketing templates, SOAP notes that you can draw in different colors on body templates to indicate areas of tension, and so forth, report generators, and it has product/inventory capabilities. There are sample templates on the website, www.islandsoftwareco.com...look for the Pro Version under products.
==============================================
Tranquilmassage
That is some EXPENSIVE software!!! WOW!
==============================================
Colleen S. Holloway
The Pro Version is $399, however, if you purchase the 2.2 Version at $199 the new version is out, you can upgrade to the Pro Version for only $49 (so it really costs only $24
==============================================
Sarita Kalu
I am a massage therapy instructor and we use a program called Customer Pro File in our massage clinic.
The website is www.landsw.com
To me they are the best for the least.
They offer soap note, insurance billing, client management, marketing, financial management, etc for individuals and clinics for very affordable rates. You can even download the software once you have paid through pay pal.
The prices range from $49 for individuals without insurance billing to $109 for small clinics with multiple therapist that use insurance billing.
You can even download a trial version.
==============================================
Lori117
Thank you, I just so happen to receive the land software demo in the mail yesterday afternoon. It definitely seems to have the most bang for the buck. Their graphics are not what island software is...other than that it seems the equivalent for a heck of a lot less. It's available through http://info4people.com/ for $59 through $129 depending on insurance acceptance and multiple therapist (clinic)
==============================================
Tranquilmassage
Wow...thank you very much for this info and the link. It sure offers everything that I need for a fraction of the cost. I don't do insurance so my cost will be the minimum. Will be getting this Friday.
Thanks again!
==============================================
Steve Kreger
Hi all, I am the president of Island Software Company and I just had a few words about the postings. There are a few packages available out there that wait to see what we do and then try to mimic the features. This we can show by copyright dates. We have been developing our product since 1995 and we own a wellness center in Dallas, Tx. We refuse to sell our software by bashing someone elses product. I would advise anyone who is looking to purchase a package to do 3 things: first, try to enter bad data into different fields (eg; enter "Bob" in a phone # field) and see if it will let you. Enter an invoice and then delete it and see if it let's you. Second, call the other peoples offices 3 times at different times during the day and see if you get an answer. (all of our developers work for us IN-HOUSE. not for some outside company. we are NOT a one-man show.) Third, ask any of the other companies if they have to use their own software on a daily basis to run their business. (Half of our staff are massage therapists and we use our product every day in our own center). Our software was NOT written for some other industry and then "kind-of" reworked to accomodate the massage industry. Our product is the MOST stable and user friendly software available. Don't take my word for it, try the demos of other products and REALLY compare features and usability.
==============================================
Bodymovers
This is my 1st time posting on this site :} I recently bought the medical massage office program, as i will be taking insurance soon. i love it :} was expensive, but i look at it as an investment (tax writoff! lol) rather than an expense. hope this helps :}
==============================================
pianodirt
Hey there...new to this message board. Glad to have
found it!
I'm not sure how much I want to computerize my practice, so these full-scale office programs seem overkill for my needs.
I am doing L&I and PIP claims and would like to be able to print out HCFA forms on my computer. I've found a couple programs for this:
http://www.ezclaim.com/ $145
more comprehensive than what I want, but the demo prints the forms very well and you can link up with Quickbooks, which I will be starting later this year.
http://www.easyhcfa.com/ $43.50 individual, $98.50 group
very basic template for MS Word that can come customized to have certain fields always filled out
The EZCLAIM program has a "printer adjustment" feature that can move the print in 1/100 of an inch increments so that the text prints squarely in the fields. Not sure if the EASYHCFA program has such an option.
Anyone know of a template/program for WA state L&I green forms (statement for misc services)?
to health,
pianodirt
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BigDog
Pianodirt,
I dont know of any templates for the "Green Monster" but the good news is the Washington State L&I will except bills done on the HCFA 1500. So there is no need to buy something else.