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MacPractice Build 14 System Requirements

MacPractice operates on any Mac meeting minimum MacPractice and macOS requirements and runs optimally on recommended configurations.

Server:

• Operating System: macOS Big Sur (11)* and Monterey (12)

• Processor: Corei5 minimum ( Core i7 recommended)

• Memory (RAM):

  • 16 GB minimum with M1 Processor configuration

  • 32 GB minimum with Intel Processor configuration (64 GB+ recommended)

• Storage (HD/SSD): 1 TB SSD minimum

• Graphic Card:

  • M1 processor configuration have an integrated graphic card capable of running Imaging or Digital Radiography.

  • AMD, Intel Iris, ATI, or Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphic card is recommended for computers that use Imaging or Digital Radiography with Intel processor configuration.

• Network: Gigabit Ethernet recommended. Fast, reliable 802.11ac Wi-Fi required for iPads and Macs not connected via Ethernet. Multiple Wi-Fi devices may be required to provide adequate and reliable service in some offices.

• Data Entry: Smaller offices with less than 25 clients may use the server machine as a client machine as well. Additional memory is recommended if you are using a server as a client.

Clients:

• Operating System: macOS Big Sur (11)* and Monterey (12)

• Processor: Core i3 minimum

• Memory (RAM):

  • 8 GB minimum with M1 processor configuration

  • 16 GB minimum with Intel processor configuration

• Storage (HD/SSD): 256 GB (HD/SSD) minimum

• Graphic Card:

  • M1 processor configuration have an integrated graphic card capable of running Imaging or Digital Radiography.

  • AMD, Intel Iris, ATI, or Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphic card is recommended for computers that use Imaging or Digital Radiography with Intel processor configuration.

• Network: Gigabit Ethernet recommended. Fast, reliable 802.11ac Wi-Fi required for iPads and Macs not connected via Ethernet. Multiple Wi-Fi devices may be required to provide adequate and reliable service in some offices.

• Be sure to verify any Third-Party Compatibility prior to updating your OS. You may need to contact the third-party software company directly.

• Build 14.5.5 and up now have CCDA Updates! If you would like a refresher on the CURES Act, you can refer to our CURES Act article located on our HelpDesk at this link here.

• EMR/EDR/EHR Forms: there are additional steps that must be taken with all templates before you can use them after this update. Please review the steps described in this linked article.

• Reference Concept Database Update Required: You’ll  need to update your Codes by downloading and installing a new RefCon package. You can access the download page in MacPractice by navigating to the MacPractice Menu > Update Codes. Read this article for more details.

• Planmeca will require a Driver update after updating the OS to Monterey/Ventura and MacPractice Build 15. Please contact Planmeca at 630-529-2300 and have them assist you with running the update BEFORE logging into MacPractice.

• Romexis has a limited release build that has limitations, not all of it will work on Monterey. Please contact Planmeca and discuss what and how it may or may not affect your office.

• Acteon is not currently compatible with M1 Chips. If you have a machine you plan to use for imaging with Acteon, please ensure that it is not an M1 machine at this time.

• AUTHPAYX will not be compatible with Big Sur/Monterey and MacPractice Build 14. If your office is using AuthPayX for credit card processing in MacPractice, please contact MPSales@MacPractice.com to switch to our new Credit Card Integration, TSYS.

• The iPhone/iPad Interfaces will not work on macOS Big Sur and newer. We will need to migrate the office to MacPractice Go, please email Support@MacPractice.com for instructions. 

• **If you are updating from an earlier build of MacPractice, please be aware that MacPractice Build 12.5 will require a backup during the installation and cannot be skipped.