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Writing an RFP for Provider Agency Software? Read This!

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Thu, Jan 29, 2015 @ 02:59 PM

RFPs (Requests For Proposals) are like snowflakes. Each one is unique.

In fact, the only thing that's consistent about them - is the fact that you should use     one. Submitting an RFP to all potential software vendors should be the first step in your search for an Agency Management Platform.

The trouble is, if you've never written an RFP eReport before, you might not have a clue where to start. 

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Tags: Provider Agencies, 2015, MediSked Company News

MediSked News Feed 1/23/15: Tennessee's Largest Institution for the Disabled to Close

Posted by Mike Holihan on Fri, Jan 23, 2015 @ 11:58 AM

Here are some stories making headlines in the world of I/DD services this week.

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Tags: New York, Provider Agencies, Employment Services

Why Pinterest is the best social media tool for provider agencies

Posted by Mike Holihan on Thu, Dec 18, 2014 @ 08:34 AM

As providers, you are constantly tasked to not only provide awareness of your services to the community but to also create a community of services and advocacy.  Most agencies at this point have integrated social media as part of their communications strategy to help serve this goal.  Facebook and Twitter are certaintly the most popular standbys and are very good at getting your messaging across and sharing news, pictures and other things going on at the agency.  Hopefully your agency has a Facebook fan page and is making use of that technology.  If not, get to it!! You're missing out an a key way to communicate to all of your stakeholders and other agencies in your community are doing it.  To take social media on step further and differentiate yourselves even more, I suggest venturing your agency into Pinterest.  To promote your services, advocacy and the artwork that your clients do, there's no better social media tool then Pinterest.  Here's why:
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Tags: Provider Agencies, MediSked Company News

The 6 Myths I/DD Providers Should Ignore When Purchasing Software

Posted by Mike Holihan on Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 08:52 AM

Having been in the human services software business for over a decade, we here at MediSked know that finding and understanding the right software solution for your agency can be no small task.  There are a lot of ways to manage your agency’s data, documentation and billing and if you’re new to looking for a software solution, this can be an overwhelming feat.  We also hear a lot rumors and half truths from providers about software that they have heard from the grapevine.  At the end of the day, you deserve to know what's fact and what's fiction in order for you to make the most informed decision possble for your agency.  Here are the 6 most common myths we encounter.

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Tags: Provider Agencies, Electronic Signatures, Paperless / Cloud Based