HL7 messaging between MacPractice and ComChart uses a local folder to send and receive HL7 data. A Certified Local Network Technician can assist with this design.
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Note: The HIE (Health Information Exchange) Consent Checkbox should be checked to send HL7 messages for any patient. |
Set Up
Create a MacPractice In/ComChart Out folder in a location such as the desktop or in the shared directory. This folder will act as the file path by which HL7 messages are exchanged between MacPractice and ComCharts.
Point the MacPractice In/ComChart Out folder to MacPractice in the HL7 panel of Preferences. Click the plus button to create and confirm a new HL7 entry. Enable the new HL7 entry with the Enabled checkbox then double click the Description field to add a new name. In the Format menu, select the General Format.
Continue below the new HL7 entry within the Transport tab. Click the Folder radio button then click the Choose button next to the Incoming HL7 Message field to add the MacPractice In/ComChart Out in the resulting window. The path for Outgoing HL7 Messages does not need to be set.
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Within the Outgoing tab, check any applicable checkboxes to enable MacPractice to send the corresponding information as an HL7 message to SpringCharts.
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Click the Lock icon to save the new HL7 entry. The lock will need to be clicked again to edit the entry. Next
Next, enable the EMR bridge for data exchange. In Preferences, select the EMR Bridge panel and set the Bridge Type to ComChart.ComChart will provide an installer script, installation instructions, and installation support of ComChart. The ComChartMD.scpt will display in the Library folder, under MacPracticeClient > Databases > MacPractice >Plug-Ins.
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