--- title: The MediSked Blog | Provider Agencies (13) description: Provider Agencies | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (13) --- [![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/) - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-235759034-png/images/login-resized-600.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/306319/Take-a-sneak-peek-at-MediSked-Connect-s-new-look) [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/306319/Take-a-sneak-peek-at-MediSked-Connect-s-new-look) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/306319/Take-a-sneak-peek-at-MediSked-Connect-s-new-look#comments-listing) Tags: [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies) ## [How to select web-based developmental disabilities software](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/303094/How-to-select-the-perfect-web-based-developmental-disabilities-software-for-your-agency) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Tue, Jul 09, 2013 @ 08:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28808225-jpg/images/community-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/303094/How-to-select-the-perfect-web-based-developmental-disabilities-software-for-your-agency) There are so many software products targeted for specific purposes in this industry, it’s hard to understand and keep track of what they all actually do. “If I go with one system, will I still need to use other systems in tandem?” “We bought this system to handle one function and we think it can do more, but we don’t know what it can and can’t do.” These are comments we hear from provider agencies that are wading through the massive amount of disconnected software products on the market.  It is possible to have the services that you are providing now centralized and managed through an all in one web-based developmental disabilities software package, more commonly known as an *agency management platform*. By consolidating this information, you will be reducing duplicate keypunching, human errors and bad data. Connecting data and systems in a real-time platform will lead to reduced costs, easier maintenance and safeguards, as well as turn your agency into an industry leader integrating best practices and the latest technologies. To make an informed decision about investing in a technology that will be your digital agency, you need to know what’s inside – what an agency management platform contains and doesn’t contain. It's also important the workflows and reporting inside of the software package fit your needs and that there's flexibility in the system to accomodate your agency.  Let's face it, no two agencies are exactly the same!!  Let's look at some of the selection criteria when choosing a web-based developmental disabilities software package: So these are just a few areas to inquire and research on when looking for a web-based developmental disabilities software.  To learn more, download our eReport below! 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