Multiple formularies to meet local needs

MDsyncEMR supports multiple formularies.  This means that all the major drugs and drug plans are covered.  Moreover, although our formularies have been customized for Hawaii 's physicians, our technology can be easily adapted for use in other locales. 

How does it work?

The MDsyncEMR formulary solution consists of two major components, a drug database and a database of algorithms that calculate the estimated co-payments for each of the various insurance plans and provides other insurance related information.  The two components are fully integrated so that information can be seamlessly accessed from within MDsyncEMR.

The Multum Lexicon

MDSyncEMR includes accurate and timely drug information through integration with the nationally-recognized Multum drug database, the “Multum Lexicon.”  The Multum Lexicon is developed and maintained by Multum Information Services, Inc., a Cerner company based in Denver, Colorado.   In 1998 Multum received a patent for their innovative process of providing patient-specific drug information.

Drug names, drug product information, disease names and coding systems as well as generic names, brand names, and common abbreviations are provided by the Multum database.  A comprehensive list of disease names and ICD-9-CM codes is also included.

In addition to providing reliable information to healthcare providers, Multum provides information for consumers.  Patient Education Leaflets contain easy-to-read information about medications such as how to take medication, what to avoid while taking a particular medication, what the side effects and drug interactions are, and many more important, FDA-recommended sections

For more information about Multum, visit their website at: www.multum.com.

Insurance Algorithms

MDsyncEMR has combined the drug information from the Multum Lexicon with detailed proprietary algorithms that calculate insurance co-payments and provide other information related to the particular drug plan.  This information is invaluable in managing drug costs and patient expectations.  Moreover, the algorithms have been adapted to support the insurance rules in Hawaii as well as individual plans.

MDsyncEMR’s multiple formulary technology combines the power of a nationally-recognized lexicon standard with built-in intelligence adapted to local healthcare rules.