Fox Meadows Software Offers MediNotes Solutions for Podiatrists

New York podiatrist John Guiliana implemented his MediNotes EMR in 1997. His choice has saved time, and money, and even brought him positive attention from colleagues.

Feet are a body’s foundation, according to New York-based podiatrist John Guiliana, and having two healthy ones is an indicator of good overall health. But as with any medical specialty, having to transcribe patient records on a daily basis is both time consuming and costly. In 1997, Dr. Guiliana implemented MediNotes EMR into his practice, and has never regretted his decision. The incorporation of the new software wasn’t immediate, however. “It took me about six months to really learn the product in every aspect, and improvise the program’s flow into the everyday operations of our podiatry practice, Guiliana admits. He asserts that the benefits far outweigh the effort. “The cost savings in our overhead alone is staggering. When you consider the fringe benefits, like how it’s enhanced our image in the community, I have to be pleased.” Quick referral letter responses and patient reviews have acted as a draw attracting the attention of colleagues. “A number of physicians have visited our office and express a desire to learn what we are doing to obtain such results. That kind of admiration serves as icing on the cake,” Guiliana says. Over a patient’s life, their feet go through stages which invariably illustrate a unique personal history. A centenarian’s feet seem very different from a twelve-year-old’s. But with luck and the right healthy ingredients, an elder’s feet can be just as vital. Podiatric-specific content in MediNotes e includes handsome graphics such as feet, toes, ankles, bones, and ligaments – plus a significant number of templates designed specifically for Podiatry. Such specific content sub-heads include “at-risk foot care,” “footwear for diabetics,” “diabetics,” “abscess,” “Achilles tendonitis,” “bunion,” “bunionectomy,” “operative reports,” bursitis,” “capsulitis,” “corns and callousities,” and “Diabetic neuropathy.” What podiatrist could ask for anything more? But there is more. MediNotes e contains podiatric-specific themes such as “gout,” “hammertoes,” “heel pain,” “ingrown nail,” “joint,” “pain,” “stiffness,” “neuromas,” “onychomycosis,” “sesamoiditis,” “tinea pedia,” and “verruca.” No doubt about it. MediNotes solutions designed for podiatrists allow them to put their “best foot” forward.