--- title: The MediSked Blog | Provider Agencies (4) description: Provider Agencies | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (4) --- [![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 ## [Writing an RFP for Provider Agency Software? Read This!](https://info.medisked.com/blog/how-to-write-an-rfp-for-provider-agency-software) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Thu, Jan 29, 2015 @ 02:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-2372748780.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/how-to-write-an-rfp-for-provider-agency-software) 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.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/how-to-write-an-rfp-for-provider-agency-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/how-to-write-an-rfp-for-provider-agency-software#comments-listing) Tags: [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [2015](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2015), [MediSked Company News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/medisked-company-news) ## [MediSked News Feed 1/23/15: Tennessee's Largest Institution for the Disabled to Close](https://info.medisked.com/blog/medisked-news-feed-1/23/15-tennessees-largest-institution-to-close) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Fri, Jan 23, 2015 @ 11:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1749850718.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/medisked-news-feed-1/23/15-tennessees-largest-institution-to-close) Here are some stories making headlines in the world of I/DD services this week. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/medisked-news-feed-1/23/15-tennessees-largest-institution-to-close) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/medisked-news-feed-1/23/15-tennessees-largest-institution-to-close#comments-listing) Tags: [New York](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/new-york), [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [Employment Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/employment-services) ## [Why Pinterest is the best social media tool for provider agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/324109/why-pinterest-is-the-best-social-media-tool-for-providers-0) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Dec 18, 2014 @ 08:34 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-371291833-jpg/images/pinterest-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/324109/why-pinterest-is-the-best-social-media-tool-for-providers-0) 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: [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/324109/why-pinterest-is-the-best-social-media-tool-for-providers-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/324109/why-pinterest-is-the-best-social-media-tool-for-providers-0#comments-listing) Tags: [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [MediSked Company News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/medisked-company-news) ## [The 6 Myths I/DD Providers Should Ignore When Purchasing Software](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-6-myths-i/dd-providers-should-ignore-when-purchasing-software) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 08:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-2172534703.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-6-myths-i/dd-providers-should-ignore-when-purchasing-software) 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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