Access to Patient Electronic Medical Record
The Citrix Desktop provides physicians with access to patient reports (electronic records), including orders, laboratory results, images and transcribed reports online from any desktop - 24/7. This comprehensive desktop also features:
- FirstNet, an emergency services application that facilitates rapid movement of patient throughout the emergency department
- PACS, a Web viewer for radiology images; and
- PowerChart Office, an office process, schedulingand patient room tracking tool.
The electronic signing, modifying or rejecting of medical record documents virtually, and the use of diagnostic resources and clinic schedules is also available. Patients’ records can be viewed no matter what DMC facility they were treated. Citrix
also offers the SUSPEND option, which saves records and information for up to four hours regardless of the computer’s location. Another asset of Citrix is the DMC Portal, which opens in a single “browser” window. The portal homepage
(which can be customized) includes everything from access to the DMC Formulary to medical practice guidelines and literature (journal briefs, medical journals) to clinical tools.
Autofax
DMC wants to make it simple for you to receive information about the patients you refer. Below is a link to the Autofax Enrollment form. In completing this form, you will enable your patients clinical information to be automatically sent to the location
of your choice. There are multiple documents which can be faxed to your office.
It is important for us to have up to date information. Autofax coordinators are available to assist you with this process:
Health Information Management
Attn: Leah Harris
4707 St. Antoine Street
Room W375
Detroit, MI 48201
Fax: (313) 745-1530
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (313) 745-7660 or (313) 745-6587
Patient Billing
Cash flow is a constant issue for physicians and healthcare providers. DMC can refer you to several billing vendors who will get you credentialed with insurance companies and set up a simple system for billing and claims management. To learn more, call
your DMC Physician Recruitment and Development representative.
Practice Management
DMC can refer you to several vendors who offer practice management systems with varying levels of service and functionality dependent upon the physician's changing requirements. Scheduling, billing, recall, e-health, e-pharmacy and more are available
features, as well as financial management and consulting services. To learn more, call your DMC Physician Recruitment and Development representative.
Purchase Supplies at DMC's Cost
The Detroit Medical Center Physician Purchasing Program (DMCPP) partnered with HealthTrust’s AdvantageTrust program and Purchase Clinic technology to provide industry best pricing on medical and non-medical supplies
to independent physician practices in Southeastern Michigan.
Through the DMCPP, independent physician practices gain access to the same broad portfolio of products that DMC and Tenet Healthcare use to lower costs, achieving results that positively impact
the bottom line.
Becoming a member is easy. There are no membership fees. Simply click on http://www.dmcgpo.com and complete the information form and Participation Agreement.
If you have any questions, or to determine if the DMC/AdvantageTrust portfolio and savings are a fit for your practice, contact: Purchase Clinic – the AdvantageTrust service provider at [email protected],
or by calling 1-734-636-2476.
Professional Liability Coverage
DMC has a Professional Liability Program with full time, limited part-time or extended part-time coverage. Through the DMC Insurance Co., DMC credentialed physicians apply for medical malpractice insurance. Please call (313)966-0820 for more information.
Physician Career Opportunities
Looking to join a practice? Visit the DMC Physician Career Opportunities page and the DMC Physician Recruitment
and Development team will help you find the right fit.
DMC University Laboratories
Consultation is available from the most respected medical and technical directors in the country. For Information please contact the Labs office at (313) 993-0328.
Central Credentialing Office
The DMC Central Verification Office features the “one application” process. Whether a physician is applying for one or all seven DMC hospitals only one application and payment is needed. This streamlined application process also includes credentialing
for managed care participation, and the required bi-annual reappointment process. The central verification office also facilitates the changing of any physician personal or demographic information (address, pager, etc.) through a unique physician
database system. Visit Central Credentialing on the web, or for information
please call (313) 993-0203 or email: [email protected].
Real Estate Services
The Farbman Group – DMC Real Estate Office represents Detroit Medical Center’s on- and off-campus Professional Office Buildings. Leasing information on these properties and other DMC properties can be obtained by calling the Farbman Group
– DMC Real Estate Office at (313) 966-2200.
DMC Health Access Center
This service provides physicians with referral and health information on a 24/7 schedule. Scheduling for diagnostics and radiology is available through the telephone and the Internet (Make your online request)
– MRI or CT Scans are scheduled within 72 hours. The Health Access Center also provides referrals and appointment scheduling for primary care physicians and specialists, based upon insurance participation, language requirements and geography.
Call the Health Access Center at 1-888-300- DOCS.
International Services
DMC’s International Services provides one-on-one contact to address the special concerns and needs of out-of-country patients and their families before, during and following their stay. Encompassing all aspects of coordination, the International
Services staff provides one efficient process to ensure efficient facilitation of care. Contact International Services at 1-800-745-6447, or visit their web page.
