American Medical Systems Launches ASP for Physician Practices

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American Medical Systems Launches ASP for Physician Practices

Clients Access Medical Billing and Practice Management Software Via the Internet

American Medical Systems, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida (AMS) has recently entered the rapidly growing Application Service Provider (ASP) market. In this capacity, AMS will house its Horizon MIS™ medical billing and practice management software as well as the data for its ASP clients on host servers located in a secure Internet data center. Physician clients will access their data and run the program from their offices and homes via the Internet.

According to a company spokesperson, AMS believes this alternative distribution method sets the company far ahead of the competition. "Horizon is one of a very small handful of medical practice management systems which allows this capability. Practically none allow inexpensive real-time interactive access over the Internet as we do. Even fewer can match our sophisticated data security, features and -- most importantly -- SPEED. That's what makes this service practical."

Clients connect to the AMS host server via their Internet connection. From then on, operating the program is practically the same as if they purchased Horizon and installed it on their in-house server in the traditional fashion.

So why change to an ASP? AMS cites a number of benefits. Among them:

	No software to buy or upgrade.
	No expensive computer hardware to purchase, maintain or upgrade.
	No long-term commitments.
	One fixed monthly fee includes software rental, maintenance, customer support, and unlimited electronic claims.
	ASP staff maintains hardware, performs backups, and ensures that latest version software is always online.
	Enhanced service. Since AMS houses the data, any problem can be resolved very quickly.
	Interactive training. When a question is encountered, authorized AMS staff can view the user's screen and keystrokes and easily help.

AMS agrees that many established and larger physician practices will probably continue to follow the traditional route of purchasing a software license for in-house installation because this affords greater control and can result in cost savings over the long haul.

However, they say that for new offices, those with remote locations, and those who are growing or have uncertain future needs, the ASP offers an ideal alternative for getting a top-quality practice management system for a fixed monthly outlay.

Later, should an ASP client decide to bring Horizon in-house, AMS can easily transfer their data. All fees previously paid for setup and training will be credited to the purchase of the in-house system.

According to AMS, "It's the way of the future."