PrognoCIS Reviews

Pros

WhiteCoat Medical Group has been using PrognoCIS EMR system for about a year now, since launching our healthcare services. We use both their web EMR, mobile EMR, and Revenue Cycle Management. WhiteCoat offers medical home visits via our patient web platform where patients can utilize to make appointment requests. WhiteCoat providers are always on the go, thus requiring a simple and easy-to-use mobile EMR that can be used to chart the home visit on the go. We’ve been using PrognoCIS’ mobile EMR, which served us very well.

The reason why we continue to use PrognoCIS is because of the numerous customizable features that we can implement to tailor the system to our medical group’s needs. For example, we can bundle CPT codes as a custom CPT code that our providers can select, but more importantly, these CPT codes can be customized to be arrange alphabetically and to show up first when our provider get to the CPT code assessment and plan section. In addition to that, we can add various assessment and plan templates that our providers can use to quickly document things on the go. PrognoCIS also helps with the creation and implementation of such templates. We use both web EMR and the mobile application EMR. We use the web EMR for electronic prescriptions and when there needs to be more detailed charting, but the mobile application EMR, which is an iPhone app is also connected with the web EMR, is mainly used by our providers to chart while on the go on their iPhone or iPad. The mobile EMR is incredibly user friendly and intuitive. They also have a patient portal system that our patients also utilize to message the provider and also for patients to access their medical records on their phone. The patient portal is both web and mobile. PrognoCIS’ tech stack is robust and covers all the necessary platforms to efficiently and effectively chart. I highly recommend it.

Cons

The only thing I wish from PrognoCIS is an updated app with e-RX feature on the iOS application EMR, but after speaking with a PrognoCIS representative, there's a new version coming out. Looking forward to seeing it!

Pros

So many features but will benefit a larger company (i.e., facility, hospital, medical office). Video portal within the software, e-labs, e-prescribe, EMR specialty specific content library, scheduling and access to reports, clearing house fees, secured messaging, patient protal, appointment reminders, fax services, technical support and paper claims can be apart of your package. They are good to work with you to tailor make it and if you use their RCM company the software is included!

Cons

Patients are not getting their text/email reminders which affects appointment accountability (our numbers started to drop). EMR is really tailored to a medical office and not the behavioral health. For example they call their visits "encounters" which then you follow a table of contents tabs to enter data. That standard format has forms, terminology and templates that aide to a Medical Office (i.e., Vitals, ROS, HPI). The assessments tab you can change but when you first open you can be overwhelmed by the different assessments. Mind you those assessments you see is what your patient sees as well which can be overwhelming for them when being asked about past knee history. Can't setup reoccurences w/telehealth sessions. CPT codes are not aligned with the Diagnosis. Video has been hard to get into have to use zoom as backup.

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Pros

PrognoCIS is the perfect EMR/Billing system for us. The remote access from Desktop to mobile is so convenient we don’t have to worry about waiting til the next day to access a patient chart. We are a solo practice and with this system being so user friendly, we were able to tailor it to our practice. I like that it has several features, and we are able to utilize only what we need. Big shout out to the technical customer service personal are wonderful, we have only had a few format problems but were able to solve in a timely matter. Also, very easy to use with The Dragon dictation system.

Cons

The only thing I can think of is the few times the system went down, but since we are cloud based this can be expected. It never lasted more then few minutes.

Pros

It is a very comprehensive EMR (and billing system) with just about every feature I can imagine, without slowing me down. You can activate, or hide whichever features you wish. It communicates beautifully with all my labs, physicians and other vendors. The fact that it is compatible with Windows and Apple, has a very nice IPhone app for both EMR and patient portal.

Cons

The reporting on the clinical side does not currently allow me to create my own reports, even though there is a large library to choose from. On the billing side, I am able to customize them nicely, so I think it should not be long until that is addressed

Pros

This "free" EMR comes as a bonus for using PrognoCIS RCM. We have used it since 2013, and it has performed reasonably well. It does the job, has a patient portal, and is included with using PrognoCIS billing. When there are technical issues it is obvius that getting everyone up and running is a priority and so far, interuptions have been limited to < 1 day. Excellent customer service which is outsourced but enthusiastic.

Cons

It seems like the programming was done over time, and there are some annoying redundancies and inconsistancies, as well as glitches that pop up from time to time. As the field of medicine has grown in complexity, things that had been included are now add ons, which would add to the cost.

Pros

This software is very affordable. It is relatively easy to use and move around in.

Cons

The customer support process is very difficult. If there is an urgent issue, a ticket is required with an open ended time frame for resolution. Many times it may take days to be contacted. Making changes to the templates for customization is extremely complicated. Adding procedures and orders to office visits is time consuming. The process for adding additional patients to an existing guarantor is repetitive and lengthy. The billing module doesn't follow some basic accounting principles and is very complicated when insurance companies require take backs or when posting remittances.

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Pros

Flexibility between user types (Providers, administrators, Setup, end users), supportive technical support and sales team, Works for our clinic & provider scheduling flow

Cons

Limitations on MIPS quality measures, have to flip through too many screens to do a simple process when I think it could be more concise, when a major update is done server crashes pretty religiously, large reports crash the EMR for other users, more user custom EHR reports would be helpful

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Pros

Use of this software is to easy to Handel every part of billing is to smooth

Cons

Some time you are facing issue to get eligibility for a few minutes not to hours!

Pros

As per my point of view it will b the best web based provider services for pain clinic they are always open for new things

Cons

With prognosis you can post your ERA payment in a click- you need a number of click through claim creation to submission

Pros

The demo was great!

Cons

This system cost me alot with monthly fees and my IT team trying to get it to work with our brand new system. It is antiquated, slow, kicks you off the server, loses notes, does not interface with the pharmacies and generates absolutely no income whatsoever.

Pros

Nothing. We practical had to built our templates from billing to documentation

Cons

Poor client service. The worse. The will bill for services not rendered and resist any effort to help you resolve the issues

Pros

some of the patient communication features are useful
I like that I can reprogram the templates without needing a technical support person
Labs from Quest and Lab corp directly to the medical record.

Cons

very unresponsive technical support. every time there is a software upgrade, previously functioning unrelated elements stop working and it takes weeks to months to get them function again. Their server is slow and I am often documenting late into the night because the slow speed makes it impossible for me to finish my notes in real time. My office internet is quite fast so the problem is not on my end.

it's difficult to go from field to field- I spend my day in endless futile clicking waiting for fields to change. For example, If I and documenting the history and I want to see the weight change, I have to leave what I am doing to go to the face sheet or vitals page and it takes too long. The prescription module is not efficient.

Pros

Ability to use this product in our satellite offices. User friendly. Ease of use. Liked the functionality when traveling to other offices.

Cons

Would have liked the ability to assign documents to other staff. Would have been great if it worked on Apple products, too.

Pros

System is not to difficult to learn fairly easy to teach .. great staff to learn system with at the beginning

Cons

Once they give you to customer service ...forget it .. they barely speak English..they are never open before 10am eastern and takes days to get an answer to question

Pros

Workflow, customization of my needs. The EHR is designed specifically towards me (seemingly anyway). The people work hard to keep me pleased.

Cons

Will respond to this question later. So far, so good. I have used EHRs in my career, and PrognoCIS works best for me.

Pros

It is very user-friendly. Despite other EMR's that claim that they "...think like a doctor..." they actually do not. They all start with Chief Complain, which is a standard documentation pathway, exactly how the Computer Scientist would think. Most doctors, however document the chart while already having Differential Diagnosis partially materialized in their minds.
This EMR allows you to do that. I have used more than 5-7 different EMR's and can attest that this one is the best I have ever used.

Cons

I do not like when the billing modules have to be purchased separately. I should be able to do my own billing with or without the company. It has to be my choice. I understand that it is a current trend for nearly all of the EHR Companies to try to also sell doctors their billing services, but still I disagree with it. Doctors who wish to do their own billing should be able to have at least the option of having their own user-friendly revenue cycle management via EHR itself and not being forced to purchase an additional module, regardless how cheap it is.

Pros

PrognoCIS is a good system that is very customizable to your needs. The most important part is their service. Their support has been excellent with explaining their features. They have also been instrumental in ensuring that everything went smoothly and that we were able to get everything setup an running within a month. We use the signature pad and fax out feature very well to create a paperless office. They are very knowledgeable and professional. The EMR, PM, and billing features work well. My biller seems happy as well.

They have excellent support. I have been using it for almost 10 months new. I started using Dragon for the HPI and PLAN since January.

Overall, we are very happy with the product and service. I would definitely recommend.

Cons

Too many clicks. But I guess that all EMRs are that way to some extent.

Pros

They customize all of our templates and diagrams. We were looking for a vendor that could build an interface with our practice management system. We are a dermatology office, so we don't need all the bells and whistles as some of the other vendors out there. I honestly have to say from sales to programmers to everyone in support, this is the best software out there for everything from single doctors to a big group practice. We've had opportunities to change to vendors who are dermatology-specific, but we won't because we like this product and its functionality.

Cons

From my experience with other software IT experience, tech support tends to take to long to fix issues. But I have to say we've been with them for the past three years, the support has improved significantly, and all my questions are addressed when they do call me.

Pros

It is customizable once I was trained. I spent weeks getting it just right for us, and it worked well. I also like our installation consultant. She has been great to work with. I also love the ARRA dashboard and feedback when closing an encounter. It makes it easy for the providers to know they have done everything they are supposed to do.

Cons

The programmers are hard to get to. They tend to fix things based on a brief description of the need. Often, the communication breaks down, and it doesn't get fixed like we need it. Then we have to start over. I would love it if I could talk to them before they make a fix or change so that I can make sure we are on the same page. Also, the fax capability gives us a lot of trouble. It's hard to know if a fax went through or failed and why.

Pros

The access to forms about exercises and medical procedures is nice.

Cons

The report layout is sloppy. I have to call for help on every question or change that is needed on the report, and sometimes I don't hear back from anyone for another day or have to spend time on online meetings. I don't feel it is ideal for use on workers' comp patients. There are extra periods in some sentences, and others have incorrect outcomes. I do not like it for use of Operative Reports. I feel Operative Reports should have their own report page, because we do not do office visits on the same day as surgeries, yet it generates two documents, which is confusing to the front office when they need to forward reports. The print is too small on the screen, and on a laptop is even smaller.

Pros

I really like the customization of the templates/progress notes and procedure notes. It allows for consistency with notes and less room for error versus using a transcription service. It is comforting to know that my assigned client support representative is always available when we need her, but she also lets us know if she is going to be out and who to contact directly in her place. She understand our needs and urgency regarding issue resolution.

Cons

I do not like the billing product as much as I do the electronic record portion. Although it's easier for me to evaluate my billing personnel, the system seems a little to cumbersome.