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Procedure Partner List

The Procedure Partner List in the VEHRDICT system serves as a centralized database for managing external entities involved in patient care, such as laboratories, radiology groups, and specialty providers. This list supports the organization and maintenance of collaborative partnerships, enabling healthcare professionals to streamline referrals, ensure continuity of care, and facilitate the secure transfer of patient data.

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Tip: Maintaining an up-to-date list of procedure partners helps improve referral efficiency, lab integration, and compliance with care coordination protocols.

Procedure Partner List – Manage your partner labs, specialists, and external providers

Navigating to Procedure Partners

Click on Lists in the left-hand navigation menu
From the dropdown, scroll to and select Procedure Partners

This opens the partner list view, where you can search, sort, and manage all linked organizations. You’ll see basic details such as name, lab director, and integration status for each partner.

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Adding a New Procedure Partner

To register a new partner:

Click the blue Add a Procedure Partner button (highlighted with a red arrow in the image above)
A new entry window will open where you can input general and interface information

Procedure Partner Details – Input organization info and integration settings

In the General tab, complete the following fields:

Partner Name – e.g., "Quest Diagnostics"
NPI – National Provider Identifier
Lab Director – Responsible physician or manager
Phone, Email, Address – Basic contact information
Fax, City, State, Zip, Country – For communication and service area documentation

In the Interface tab, you can enter optional connection details for electronic data integration:

API Credentials – If the lab supports a direct HL7 or FHIR connection
Endpoint URLs
Transmission Settings – e.g., Secure FTP, Web Services
Lab Interface Type – Select format such as HL7, ASTM, etc.

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Warning: Make sure integration credentials are securely stored and verified with the procedure partner’s IT contact before enabling interface functionality.

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Benefits of the Procedure Partner List

Centralized and organized list of all external healthcare collaborators
Simplifies referrals and care coordination
Supports lab result routing and structured documentation
Ensures accurate tracking of external procedures and providers
Enhances interoperability between VEHRDICT and outside systems

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-The "Procedure Partner List" in the VEHRICT system serves as a centralized database where healthcare institutions can meticulously manage partnerships with various entities essential for patient care, such as laboratories, specialized medical professionals, and other service providers. By enabling healthcare administrators to document and organize these collaborations, the system fosters seamless coordination across diverse healthcare domains. This not only ensures the continuity and quality of patient care but also empowers healthcare providers to make informed decisions regarding referrals, optimizing access to specialized treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
+== Procedure Partner List ==
-Next, let's go over each page you'll see as interacting with it.
+The '''Procedure Partner List''' in the VEHRDICT system serves as a centralized database for managing external entities involved in patient care, such as laboratories, radiology groups, and specialty providers. This list supports the organization and maintenance of collaborative partnerships, enabling healthcare professionals to streamline referrals, ensure continuity of care, and facilitate the secure transfer of patient data.
-After clicking "Lists" on the left side of page, and drop down menu appears and at the bottom you'll see "Procedure Partners."
+> {{Tip|Maintaining an up-to-date list of procedure partners helps improve referral efficiency, lab integration, and compliance with care coordination protocols.}}
-This is the first page you see. The blue button on the top left allows you to "Add a Procedure Partner". Highlighted by a red arrow, by clicking this button, it will pop up the next image on this page.
+[[File:propart_nx.jpg|center|800px|Procedure Partner List – Manage your partner labs, specialists, and external providers]]
-[[File:1prop.jpg|800px]]
+=== Navigating to Procedure Partners ===
-On this page you can enter details of the procedure partner like "Name", "NPI", "Lab Director" and more. You will also see two tabs at the top left.  Labeled "General" and "Interface", the "General" tab is the one previously mentioned. The "Interface" tab allows you to input data that allows you to directly connect to the appropriate procedure partner.
+# Click on '''Lists''' in the left-hand navigation menu
+# From the dropdown, scroll to and select '''Procedure Partners'''
-[[File:2prop.jpg|800px]]
+This opens the partner list view, where you can search, sort, and manage all linked organizations. You’ll see basic details such as name, lab director, and integration status for each partner.
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+=== Adding a New Procedure Partner ===
+To register a new partner:
+# Click the blue '''Add a Procedure Partner''' button (highlighted with a red arrow in the image above)
+# A new entry window will open where you can input general and interface information
+[[File:propart2_nx.jpg|center|800px|Procedure Partner Details – Input organization info and integration settings]]
+In the '''General''' tab, complete the following fields:
+* '''Partner Name''' – e.g., "Quest Diagnostics"
+* '''NPI''' – National Provider Identifier
+* '''Lab Director''' – Responsible physician or manager
+* '''Phone, Email, Address''' – Basic contact information
+* '''Fax, City, State, Zip, Country''' – For communication and service area documentation
+In the '''Interface''' tab, you can enter optional connection details for electronic data integration:
+* '''API Credentials''' – If the lab supports a direct HL7 or FHIR connection
+* '''Endpoint URLs'''
+* '''Transmission Settings''' – e.g., Secure FTP, Web Services
+* '''Lab Interface Type''' – Select format such as HL7, ASTM, etc.
+> {{Warning|Make sure integration credentials are securely stored and verified with the procedure partner’s IT contact before enabling interface functionality.}}
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+=== Benefits of the Procedure Partner List ===
+* Centralized and organized list of all external healthcare collaborators
+* Simplifies referrals and care coordination
+* Supports lab result routing and structured documentation
+* Ensures accurate tracking of external procedures and providers
+* Enhances interoperability between VEHRDICT and outside systems
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+=== Related Pages ===
+* [[Insurance Companies]]
+* [[Facilities]]
+* [[X12 Partners]]
+* [[Medical Billing]]