--- title: The MediSked Blog | Technology (3) description: Technology | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (3) --- [![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 ## [6 Human Services Software Myths: Debunked](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-human-services-software-myths-debunked) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Fri, Mar 13, 2015 @ 03:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1879924256.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-human-services-software-myths-debunked) Today is Friday the 13th: a day of superstitions, urban legends, and myths. It’s also a day to remember that when someone believes something, it’s a reality for them. Even if what they believe is totally incorrect. We see it all the time –  agencies thinking about upgrading to electronic records from a paper-based system have heard all kinds of crazy (and ridiculous) things about software. There are rumblings about the cost, horror stories about the requirements, and rumors about being forced into a particular platform by a mandated statewide system. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-human-services-software-myths-debunked) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-human-services-software-myths-debunked#comments-listing) Tags: [Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology) ## [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) ## [MediSked Connect, are you just using your computer for Facebook?](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/339887/MediSked-Connect-are-you-just-using-your-computer-for-Facebook) Posted by [Brian White](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/brian-white) on Fri, Mar 21, 2014 @ 06:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-599715982-jpg/images/cat_videos-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/339887/MediSked-Connect-are-you-just-using-your-computer-for-Facebook) If a person from 1900 showed up today and asked you, what was the most amazing advancement that you have witnessed, what would you say? [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/339887/MediSked-Connect-are-you-just-using-your-computer-for-Facebook) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/339887/MediSked-Connect-are-you-just-using-your-computer-for-Facebook#comments-listing) Tags: [2014](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2014), [Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology), [Paperless / Cloud Based](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/paperless-cloud-based) ## [Adding value by adding technology in home and community based services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/335798/Adding-value-by-adding-technology-in-home-and-community-based-services) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Feb 13, 2014 @ 09:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-521513617-jpg/images/tech-for-the-home-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/335798/Adding-value-by-adding-technology-in-home-and-community-based-services) Is your agency wired for the future?  Forget for a second about purchasing an agency management platform, that's not what this blog post is about.  Instead, I want to focus on adding technology in home and community based services in general terms.  In terms of your clients actually using technology to achieve goals and outcomes.  Today, there's no getting around it - if you want to be a beacon in your community for DD services you're going to have to step into the 21st century and invest in technology and have staff that understand how to use the latest and greatest gadgets.  Here are some areas that you can incorporate into your services: [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/335798/Adding-value-by-adding-technology-in-home-and-community-based-services) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/335798/Adding-value-by-adding-technology-in-home-and-community-based-services#comments-listing) Tags: [MediSked Company News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/medisked-company-news), [Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology) [Previous](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology/page/2) [All posts](https://info.medisked.com/blog/all) [Next Page](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology/page/4) ### Subscribe via E-mail [![New Call\\u002Dto\\u002DAction](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b) ### Latest Posts ### Posts by category - 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