HealthData Resources-NEWS 2nd Quarter

updated 06/20/96

06/05/96 MBS version 8.0 release being shipped! Testing is complete and shipping has begun to registered/contract users. All users must request the update, so if you haven't ordered yours call us TODAY! Technical support contract customers can order their update FREE!

06/12/96 Patch Disk Needed:update 8.0a

• A patch disk is available for the intial release. A few items missed the release diskettes and a patch is available. If you version number at the password screen reads 8.0 then you need the patch, if it reads 8.0a then you do not. Call technical support if you have further questions.
• Missing Place of Service Table screen. From Main Menu selection 71A would produce a “Mount Error: file MBSPOS.PAN not found, Abort, Retry, Ignore”. The file MBSPOS.PAN was added to PRG142.EXE in disk number one of your MBS release diskettes.

  SUGGESTED ACTION: obtain and install the 8.0a patch and install it.

• Missing provider supplement recovery option command file. In the electronic claims NSF setup documentation’s, you are asked to recover the Attending Physician Supplement database file before setting up the provider parameters. When you attempt to recover this file, you would get a “Bad Command” error and the recovery would not happen.

  SUGGESTED ACTION: obtain he 8.0a patch and install it. OR you can use your MBS or DOS editor to create a file “REC13SUP.BAT” in your MBS programs directory (e.g. C:\MBS\ or F:\MBS\ for Novell networks). This file should contain the single line all caps: MBSRECOV.EXE MBS13SUP

06/13/96 Warning-bad installation of previous versions discovered: We have discovered that previous installs of versions earlier to 8.0 have been done wrong and are causing problems with the install of 8.0. To check to see if you have this problem go to your MBS programs directory (i.e. f:/mbs on networks or c:/mbs on single users). Now type the following: DIR PRG*.EXE If you have ANY files displayed they must be DELETED! You must delete these files BEFORE installing MBS UPDATE 8.0. Be very careful deleting files in this directory! If you are unsure of what you are doing please call! If you have already installed MBS UPDATE 8.0, you must reinstall it after you delete the PRG*.* files. If you require technical support on these items please call for assistance.

06/19/96 Patch Disk Needed:update 8.0b

• MBS 8.0b (if your MBS version number shows MBS 8.0b in the MBS Banner and password screen, you already have these items): MBS50.EXE / PRG14.EXE / DISK 2
• Missing documentation regarding the Texas THIN clearing house submission Kermit Script file “NSF-THIN.SCR”. Please refer to replacement pages A-7.8 to A-7.9. DOCUMENTATION ONLY
• Tele-collections Follow up Facility: when trying to print a walk-out receipt Shift F9 from within the follow up inquiry screen, the system will exit abruptly and take you back to the Collections Menu. SUGGESTED ACTION: obtain and install the latest MBS 8.0 patch available from our support group. MBS72.EXE / PRG119.EXE / DISK 4
• NSF Provider parameter setup: when attempting to exit this facility, by pressing the system responds with “Exit are you sure?”. If instead of answering Yes, the user presses one more time, the system hangs or re-boots your machine. SUGGESTED ACTION: do not use a second time but answer Yes and/or obtain and install the latest MBS 8.0 patch available from our support group. MBS13SUP.EXE / PRG114.EXE / DISK 3
• Patient Demographics with Password Security turned ON. When trying to update a Demographics Record Billing Schedule, MBS verifies that the user has a security level of at least 3. In the release the check is in error set to at most 3. This also affects the System Integrator in the same manner. SUGGESTED ACTION: clients can update billing schedules by changing to a user with security level of 1 or 2. Also, immediately request the latest MBS 8.0 patch to correct this problem. MBS02.EXE / PRG11.EXE / DISK 1 and MBS02N.EXE / PRG13.EXE / DISK 2
• Insurance Summary Report produces error “File not found MBS267.TXT”. This is a text file containing the word SERVICE to indicate that you want the analysis to be aged based on date of service. Or ENTRY to indicate that you want the analysis to be aged based on data entry date. The file was missing from the release. This file is been released set to SERVICE. If you have previously purchased the Month End Management reports please verify that the Accounting key date is still set to your desired ENTRY or SERVICE value after installing this patch. MBS267.TXT / MBSMOE11.TXT / PRG142.EXE / DISK 1
• Texas Eclaims NSF format to THIN Commercial carriers: the NSF submission program was modified to use BA1 record for Commercial claims as required. MBSENS.EXE / Texas ECLaims NSF Disk 1 / PRG12
• Texas Eclaims NSF format to THIN BC/BS. the NSF submission program was modified for Blue Cross/Shield of Texas to one parse out the Plan Route code from the patient’s Policy Number. Also corrected format of Type of Service codes to left justified blank padded single digit codes. Also corrected the COB indicator to show other insurance coverage information. MBSENS.EXE / Texas Eclaims NSF Disk 1 / PRG12
• Texas Eclaims NSF format to THIN. NSF-THIN.SCR : this kermit script was modified to speed up connection on first dial in. This script version is more effective on establishing a connection. Users who have already been submitting with MBS 8.0 NSF and upgrade to this patch must re-edit this script to change BAUD RATE and COM PORT address to suit your modem.

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