--- title: The MediSked Blog | Documentation (2) description: Documentation | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (2) --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## [5 Signs Your DD Agency Desperately Needs Human Services Software](https://info.medisked.com/blog/5-signs-your-dd-agency-desperately-needs-human-services-software) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Mon, Mar 09, 2015 @ 03:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-2602501730.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/5-signs-your-dd-agency-desperately-needs-human-services-software) ## 1. Sitting down to “catch up on paperwork” looks a little something like this Binders bursting at the seams, piles of loose papers, and rooms full of filing cabinets will be a distant memory once you switch to an Agency Management Platform. Using cloud-based software eliminates the need for printed paper copies of records, makes all of your billing electronic, and saves a whole lot of time and forests full of trees.   [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/5-signs-your-dd-agency-desperately-needs-human-services-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/5-signs-your-dd-agency-desperately-needs-human-services-software#comments-listing) Tags: [Billing](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/billing), [Compliance](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/compliance), [Documentation](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/documentation), [Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology), [Paperless / Cloud Based](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/paperless-cloud-based) ## [California Dreamin'](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/338440/California-Dreamin) Posted by [Lee Iannone](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/lee-iannone) on Fri, Mar 07, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-567813602-jpg/images/photo.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/338440/California-Dreamin) [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/338440/California-Dreamin) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/338440/California-Dreamin#comments-listing) Tags: [Billing](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/billing), [Change Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/change-management), [Compliance](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/compliance), [Documentation](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/documentation), [Direct Support Professionals](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/direct-support-professionals), [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [2014](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2014), [Data](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/data), [MediSked Company News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/medisked-company-news), [Paperless / Cloud Based](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/paperless-cloud-based) ## [2013 NJACP Conference- Are you ready for change?](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/326798/2013-NJACP-Conference-Are-you-ready-for-change) Posted by [Tony Conte](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/tony-conte) on Fri, Nov 29, 2013 @ 10:10 AM - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-392543521-png/images/par.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/326651/PAR-Solutions-Conference-2013) The annual PAR Solutions Conference was last week in Harrisburg, PA.  PAR was incorporated in 1970 as a statewide, not-for-profit organization.   PAR members provide the full range of supports and services to more than 47,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, including over 8,000 children and adults living with autism, in over 8,100 locations.  The yearly conference gives all its members a chance to meet with one another and share ideas between agencies.  MediSked has been a partner and member of PAR for several years and had the honor of being a vendor at this year’s conference.   The highlights for me this year and every conference I attend is meeting the people and showing them MediSked Connect. 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