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MEDshare, Inc.
4100 West 15th, #103
Plano, Texas 75093
(214)985-0759
MED#1
Version 1.07
Medical Office Management System
Copyright 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992
Unregistered version ($10.00 - 100 patient limit)
Registered version single user ($395.00 - no limits)
Registered version multi-user ($695.00 - no limits)
Other products available.
VAR's & CONSULTANTS: If you find MED#1 to be a quality product
that you would like to offer to your clients please contact:
MEDshare, Inc.
4100 West 15th, Suite 103
Plano, Texas 75093
We are interested in building our registered reseller base and
would like to hear from you.
MED#1 System Requirements:
--------------------------
MS-DOS 3.3 or greater (DOS 5.0 preferred)
640K of memory (required)
Monochrome (or color) monitor
(1) 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" floppy disk drive (for software)
(1) hard disk drive (for program and data files)
(1) printer (any dot matrix or laser)
MED#1 handles various state-required insurance forms, as well as
HCFA-1500 (12-90). All other reports can be printed on 8 1/2" x
11" standard stock paper.
Files contained on your distribution disks:
-------------------------------------------
Disk #1 README.1ST = Installation instructions
README.2ND = New Features as of 6/02/92 (NEW)
INSTMED.BAT = Decompresses INSTMEDx.EXE files
INSTMED1.EXE = Compressed MED1.EXE
INSTMED4.EXE = MED_UPDT.EXE (file conversion Util)
Disk #2 INSTMED2.EXE = MED10001.OVL (required for MED1.EXE)
INSTMED3.EXE = MED10002.OVL (required for MED1.EXE)
Disk #3 INSTMED5.EXE = Self extracting user manual
===>NOTE: These files will be contained on one 3 1/2" diskette.
All programs are distributed in compressed format.
I N S T A L L A T I O N S T A R T S H E R E
===============================================
Question: Are you currently using MED#1 Version 1.07?
Answer: No, I'm installing MED#1 for the first time.
Go to Section 4.
Answer: No, I'm using a prior version of MED#1 and want to review
Version 1.07 (with 100 patient limit) before permanently
replacing my current version. Go to Section 3.
Answer: No, I'm using a prior version of MED#1. I have completed
my review of Version 1.07 and want to permanently replace
my prior version. Go to Section 2.
Answer: Yes. I am updating my Version 1.07. Go to Section 1.
S E C T I O N 1
================
STEP 1: Make a backup of the MED#1 distribution diskette(s).
Store the original(s) in a safe place. Use the newly
created backup diskette(s) from this point on.
STEP 2: Select your MED#1 subdirectory by entering:
C>CD\MED1 <return>
STEP 3: Insert MED#1 backup diskette #1 into drive 'A'. Copy the
contents of the diskette into subdirectory MED1 by
entering the following DOS command:
C:\MED1>COPY A:*.* C: <return>
Remove diskette #1 from drive 'A'. Repeat for diskettes
#2 and #3 if necessary.
STEP 4: Decompress your new MED#1 1.07 program files by entering
the following command:
C:\MED1>INSTMED <return>
STEP 5: Update your 1.07 data files by entering the following:
C:\MED1>MED_UPDT <return>
STEP 6: Start MED#1 by entering the following:
C:\MED1>MED1 <return>
You have completed the installation.
====================================
S E C T I O N 2
================
NOTE: You need to have your new valid registration number
before proceeding.
STEP 1: Make a backup of the MED#1 distribution diskette(s).
Store the original(s) in a safe place. Use the newly
created backup diskette(s) from this point on.
STEP 2: Select your MED#1 subdirectory by entering:
C>CD\MED1 <return>
STEP 3: Insert MED#1 backup diskette #1 into drive 'A'. Copy the
contents of the diskette into subdirectory MED1 by
entering the following DOS command:
C:\MED1>COPY A:*.* C: <return>
Remove diskette #1 from drive 'A'. Repeat for diskette #2
and #3 if necessary.
STEP 4: Decompress your new MED#1 1.07 program files by entering
the following command:
C:\MED1>INSTMED <return>
STEP 5: Update files to Version 1.07 by entering the following
command:
C:\MED1>MED_UPDT <return>
STEP 6: Start MED#1 by entering the following:
C:\MED1>MED1 <return>
You have completed the installation.
====================================
S E C T I O N 3
================
STEP 1: Make a backup of the MED#1 distribution diskette(s).
Store the original(s) in a safe place. Use the newly
created backup diskette(s) from this point on.
STEP 2: Check to ensure that you have a CONFIG.SYS file in your
root directory with the following MINIMUM values:
FILES = 60 (or greater)
BUFFERS = 9 (or greater)
If you do not have a CONFIG.SYS file, or it does not
contain these minimum values, consult your DOS manual to
to create/modify the CONFIG.SYS file. After updating your
CONFIG.SYS file, reboot your system.
STEP 3: From your root directory create a subdirectory that will
contain your MED#1 Version 1.07 program and data files by
entering the following DOS command:
C>MD\TESTMED1 <return>
Question: Do you want to use your existing data files during the
evaluation period?
Answer: Yes. Go to STEP 4.
Answer: No, I want to create NEW files. Go to STEP 5.
STEP 4: Copy the contents of subdirectory MED1 into subdirectory
TESTMED1 by entering the following commands:
C>CD\MED1 <return>
C>COPY *.* C:\TESTMED1 <return>
STEP 5: Select your MED#1 1.07 subdirectory by entering:
C>CD\TESTMED1 <return>
STEP 6: Insert MED#1 backup diskette #1 into drive 'A'. Copy the
contents of the diskette into subdirectory TESTMED1 by
entering the following DOS command:
C:\TESTMED1>COPY A:*.* C: <return>
Remove diskette #1 from drive 'A'. Repeat for diskette
#2 and #3 if necessary.
STEP 7: Decompress your new MED#1 1.07 program files by entering
the following command:
C:\TESTMED1>INSTMED <return>
STEP 8: Create/update files for Version 1.07 by entering the
following command:
C:\TESTMED1>MED_UPDT <return>
STEP 9: Start MED#1 by entering the following:
C:\TESTMED1>MED1 <return>
You have completed the installation.
====================================
S E C T I O N 4
================
STEP 1: Make a backup of the MED#1 distribution diskette(s).
Store the original(s) in a safe place. Use the newly
created backup diskette(s) from this point on.
STEP 2: Check to ensure that you have a CONFIG.SYS file in your
root directory with the following MINIMUM values:
FILES = 60 (or greater)
BUFFERS = 9 (or greater)
If you do not have a CONFIG.SYS file, or it does not
contain these minimum values, consult your DOS manual to
create/modify the CONFIG.SYS file. After updating your
CONFIG.SYS file, reboot your system.
STEP 3: From your root directory create a subdirectory that will
contain your MED#1 Version 1.07 program and data files by
entering the following DOS command:
C>MD\MED1 <return>
STEP 4: Select your MED#1 1.07 subdirectory by entering:
C>CD\MED1 <return>
STEP 5: Insert MED#1 backup diskette #1 into drive 'A'. Copy the
contents of the diskette into subdirectory MED1 by
entering the following DOS command:
C:\MED1>COPY A:*.* C: <return>
Remove diskette #1 from drive 'A'. Repeat for diskette #2
and #3 if necessary.
STEP 6: Decompress your new MED#1 1.07 program files by entering
the following command:
C:\MED1>INSTMED <return>
STEP 7: Build data files for Version 1.07 by entering the
following command:
C:\MED1>MED_UPDT <return>
STEP 8: Print your user manual and read before going any further.
Turn on your printer and enter the following command:
C:\MED1>MANUAL <return>
STEP 9: Start MED#1 by entering the following:
C:\MED1>MED1 <return>
You have completed the installation.
ALL COPIES OF MED#1 WILL INITIALLY LOAD AS 'UNREGISTERED' HAVING
A 100 PATIENT LIMIT. THIS PATIENT LIMIT WILL BE REMOVED UPON THE
ENTRY OF A VALID 'USER REGISTRATION NUMBER' INTO YOUR PRACTICE
DATA. THIS 'USER REGISTRATION NUMBER' IS UNIQUE TO EACH USER AND
IS PROVIDED TO THE USER UPON RECEIPT OF A FULLY PAID AND PROPERLY
FILLED OUT REGISTRATION FORM. WHEN YOU SEND IN THIS FORM CHECK TO
ENSURE THAT YOUR PRACTICE NAME AND POSTAL ZIPCODE IS ENTERED
EXACTLY AS YOU WISH IT TO BE. ANY CHANGES TO YOUR PRACTICE NAME
OR POSTAL ZIPCODE WILL INVALIDATE YOUR UNIQUE REGISTRATION NUMBER.
REGISTERED USERS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
>FREE BUG REPLACEMENT DISKS. Free replacement disks will be sent
for any program bug that results in an abnormal program
termination or loss of data integrity. You will be notified
of replacement diskette(s) when available.
>PRINTED USER MANUAL;
>CURRENT VERSION OF MED#1;
>LOW COST PRODUCT UPGRADES;
>NOTIFICATION OF NEW PRODUCTS FROM MEDshare.
REGISTERING YOUR COPY OF MED#1:
----------------------------------
1. Go to the (A)pplication support section of the UTILITIES sub-
menu, select (U)pdate practice data, verify that the
information displayed is correct and entered exactly as you
want it to be.
2. Go to the (S)ystem support section of the UTILITIES sub-menu,
select (U)ser registration form, and print out a copy of the
REGISTRATION FORM.
3. Mail the form and a check to cover the registration fee to
MEDshare Inc. You will receive:
A. A REGISTRATION NUMBER that will unlock the 100 patient
limitation of the system.
B. A phone number for technical support (you may be billed for
for this service).
C. A printed copy of the user's manual.
D. Diskette(s) containing the newest version of MED#1.
E. Newsletter
(SORRY, BUT WE CAN ONLY SUPPORT OUR REGISTERED USERS.)
******************************************
*** COMMON PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTION ***
******************************************
1. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY: MED#1 operates totally within the 640K
limits of your system. This area is also used by your operating
system and other programs you may use. To see if you have
sufficient memory to load MED#1, run the DOS 'CHKDSK'
command. You should have in excess of 512K free memory. Next,
after you have loaded MED#1, press the 'F10' key at the DATE
PROMPT on the MED#1 sign-on screen. You should have 100K free
memory. (NOTE: MED#1 requires up to an additional 100K of memory
for several of its features. If you do not have 100K, check your
CONFIG.SYS and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT files for other resident programs
you may be using. The best test is to remove all lines but the
FILES and BUFFER parameters from these files, reboot, load MED#1
and see how much free memory is available. Then add in the
features you want until you lose the 100K requirement.
2. ERROR MESSAGES ENDING WITH A '(2)': This error is a result of
MED#1 not being able to locate its data files. This error is
normally a result of MED#1 being installed on one system and then
copied to another system and to a different disk drive
designation. To correct this problem, just delete the
'MEDMVBLS.MEM' file then re-load MED#1. You will be taken into
the system initialization cycle and asked to identify the disk
your data files are to reside on. After entering this, MED#1 will
attempt to build your data files. If it finds that the data file
currently exists, you will be asked whether MED#1 is to save it
or build a new one.
3. ERROR MESSAGES ENDING WITH A '(4)': This error is a result of
MED#1 not being able to open a file due to limits controlled by
your DOS system. Generally, updating your CONFIG.SYS file to the
minimum FILES and BUFFERS values will correct the problem. After
you have corrected your CONFIG.SYS file, reboot your system.
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THAT THESE PARAMETERS ARE READ.
*********************************
NEW FEATURES AS OF MARCH 19, 1992
*********************************
New features:
--------------
1. Available disk space is checked upon initial loading of the
MED1.EXE module. If less than 1,000,000 bytes exist you will
be displayed a message requesting an increase in available
disk space before continuing.
2. Recalls can now be displayed in DATE or PATIENT sequence.
3. You now have the ability to make CHANGES to patient notes
without having to delete/add new notes.
Special formats for the new HCFA-1500 (1990 format) form:
There are now two variations of the HCFA-1500 (1990
format) form available due to the specific requirements of
various states. Please review your MEDICARE filing
requirements to see if you need to use either of these
special formats.
HCFA_9A:(Special #1) - Block 24g - Days or Units - Format is
a 3-digit block with the rightmost digit representing
tenth's. (One unit is now shown as 10 for the assumed 1.0
value.)
HCFA-9B:(Special #2)
A. The removal of all special characters, commas, periods,
and dashes from all name fields at time of printing.
Special characters inserted into the patient's master
record at time of patient maintenance are NOT removed.
B. Blocks 12 & 13 (Signature on File) - Will now print the
term 'SOF' instead of the full term 'Signature on file'.
C. Block 24c (Type of service) - no entry is made in this
block as these codes are to be automatically determined
by the Medicare Part B processing system.
D. Block 24f ($Charges) - Removal of the use of special
characters such as dashes, dollar signs, and decimal
points.
*********************************
NEW FEATURES AS OF MAY 28, 1992
*********************************
The June 2, 1992 revision contains many changes and new functions.
Please print the file README.2ND to review them.