ICANotes EMR Software

It is easy to use and easy to train new employees to use it.

Pros

Overall it is simple to train new Mental health techs for our Mental health rehab ( community based services) It is easy to access from the field, but clicking is difficult because of the way you must click when using it on a tablet or smart phone. The system is relatively easy to use for those new to the industry. It is less expensive than many of the other integrated programs, BUT once you realize you now pay for the ehr/billing program and now you are gettiing a seperate bill for the clearing house and you are having to pay a monthly fee for each mental health tech and each licensed person both to icn and to a clearinghouse, it is suddenly much more expensive than using a high end integrated service.

Cons

The billing software is a horrible, with repeated problems and errors, very limited audit trail, very limited ability to speak with the best clearing houses, relegated to smaller, less advanced clearing houses, lots of lag, slow at times, notes that are saved disappear, lots of weird glitches that tech support has no clue on how to resolve the issues. It is too busy to look at, if you are dealing with it all day long, it is fussy and cluttered. The report system both on the ehr side and the billing side are weak at best. There are many reports that we used in our previous software that are not available, There is no end of day processing and end of day report available. It is built on an old coding platform and needs to be modernized, it could be the best in the industry, it does a lot of basic things right.. Uploading files and downloading files or reports is not easy, you have to log into a different website, which is again time consuming if you are attempting to run reports, export them into excel etc, it cant be done on the main website, you run the report, then rather than just export it, you have to click export then go log on to a different website to retrieve it. It needs more integration. Everything feels like it was added on and just hanging on in piecemeal fashion to the original ehr.. the ehr is solid, good and great to use. I wish it was abit more flexible where you could add fields or have a form uploaded and then be usable in the system

OUR RECORDS ARE HIPPA COMPLIANT, SUPPORT IS THE BEST EVER. IT IS A LARGE PROGRAM WITH MANY FEATURES. TUTORIALS ARE ON YOUTUBE AND CHAT IS AVAILABLE CONSISTENTLY WITH TRAINED PEOPLE WHO SPEAK ENGLISH WELL. IT IS UPDEATED AND IMPROVED ALL THE TIME.

Pros

IT IS UPDATED CONSISTENTLY. THE SUPPORT IS IMMEDIATE AND THOROUGH!! CHAT IA AVAILABLE ALL THE TIME. THEY SPEAK ENGLISH CLEARLY. THEY OFFER TRAININGS AND TUTORIALS AND CONSULTATION. THE SUPPORT PEOPLE ARE HELPFUL, KIND AND WELL TRAINED. THEY CAN DO REMOTE HELP ALSO.

Pros

I love the ease of documenting a well organized psychiatric note. HOWEVER I'M ON THE PHONE WITH IT AGAIN THIS MORNING!!! I feel like I have to come into work early just in case ICAN is down.

Cons

So many times (again almost weekly) that I have to call IT about server issues that slow down my practive. Can't access records or patient schedule. UGH!! AND even they never compensate you for the time that their product is not functioning!

Always works well and user friendly. Customer support is always available. Staff is always friendly. HAVE USED IT SINCE 2012

Fair price, great customer service and reliable platform. They are a company with many years of experience, I have been using their product since 2005 and it has only improved over the years.

Pros

Ease of use and availability on mobile devices

Cons

Sometimes it slows down

The support and training that has been provided to our team has been fantastic. The ease of use had made transition for new hires to acclimate and provide quality documentation.

IcaNotes is clearly written for psychiatrists primarily so it is less flexible than I would like as a psychologist. Still, it is a good value, my notes get done quickly and the printout always looks professional.

Pros

It's easy to use.

Cons

It's geared to psychiatry, not psychology (it's like non prescriber use is an afterthought). Although they say you can customize it, I haven't found that to be true in practice.

ICANotes is a great system and it's user-friendly. Although it's set up for mental health and not for an autism clinic, occasionally this I've found it easy to add functions. occasionally this is a great system. The support team is amazing I chat with them online and they've resolved any issues I've come across.

We have had ICANotes since 2012. It is extremely user friendly. The best feature to me is in the notes, where multiple clinicians can access and add to the same client notes.

The customer representatives and technicians are very helpful and knowledgeable. It is easy to navigate and works better than the other program I use!

Pros

It is easy to navigate and get back to main screen from anywhere in the program

Cons

Changing documents and diagnosis are a little clustered and it not very user-friendly if one is new to this type of program

We have been using the ICANotes program for 4 yrs. The customer service has been exceptional and courteous. They offer webinars and training for all aspects of the program and include tutorials on their website which is great when hiring new staff. ICANotes has assisted us with issues and accommodated our needs when modifications/adjustments were requested to suit our practice needs. The team at ICANotes has responded and implemented several options we suggested to improve our service delivery to clients. In addition, ICANotes has added many features to the program to meet the growing demands in the field of behavioral health.
I love the fact this EMR was created by Dr. Richard Morgenstern, a psychiatrist. This program was specifically designed for behavioral health and not a modified version or altered from a medical model template. It is also a plus that one of the offices of ICANotes is within 30 min from our agency. Their staff was available to visit us and provide support when we opened in 2012. I have seen this company grow rapidly in 4yrs. since using this program which as benefited us in our growth as well. I gave ICANotes for every category primarily because it is well deserved for their hard work in keeping up with integration and the ever changing guidelines with coding, billing, and documentation etc., in behavioral health, which has made my life so much easier with running my business.
However, the I gave for the value of money is a double edged sword.....And in no way do I want this to reflect as a negative connotation to the program. The rating is not entirely due to the cost of ICANotes program but also includes regulation guidelines set forth by many Insurance providers. The reimbursement rates set by insurance providers are not increasing at a rate they should be to providing services in behavioral health field. An increase in rates would tremendously help offset the additional costs accrued for agency's to remain in compliance with state, federal and local regulations thus, allowing agencies to add additional features that could really benefit service delivery.
**Just an idea.......maybe to see some type of incentive programs offered to exist ICANotes customers who are growing and continue to add clinicians and features to their ICANotes program. That would be great.
All in all, this is a phenomenal program, and I would highly recommend it to all behavioral health clinicians and practices.

Pros

The program does everything we need. All tasks can be completed with the features encompassed in the program.

Cons

Minor issues......
1- I find the appointment book is extremely slow. I was told it would improve several months back but, the staff reports this most often and is the most reported issue that becomes time-consuming for staff scheduling and is frustrating for clients waiting on the phone.
2- Populating the Treatment Plan - when completing a follow-up treatment plan it populates every treatment plan into the new one created. This becomes costly if you have a client for 3 years +
Ex. A treatment plan every 6 months for 3 years and an average of 4-5 pages per plan x 6 treatment plans printed for a client, the last treatment plan cumulates to 30 pages. It doesn't allow the plan to start over with a fresh slate for a new treatment plan without including the old ones as well. (Unless I haven't figured it out, which may be the case) :)

Advice to Others

1- It would be great if the electronic signatures were displayed on MacBook. Mine always shows an ERROR msg. Although, the signature is still there on other window computers in the office. I can't print and send docs to other offices with this bc it looks like the client did not sign correctly, with the ERROR msg by the signature.
2- I was recently mad aware the TOPAZ signature pad now has a wireless signature pad. It would be great if it was compatible with the ICANotes program. I have had to replace 2 pads due to the cord becoming twisted from clients signing and moving the pad back and forth. The NEW wireless TOPAZ would eliminate this issue and have saved me $1060.00 for 2 signature pads. And TOPAZ does not offer a replacement cord. There is a charge over $100.00 to send it back to be repaired.
No issues thus far with 3rd party add one, Dr. First works well. I canceled SFAX due to poor customer service and excessive cost, and ongoing failed faxes. Approximately 6-10 in any given day. It was a nightmare. Spoke with the tech at ICANotes, I 'll wait for ICANotes to initiate their own fax program.

Love ICANotes. If we could have an easy way to get the ICD 10 codes, better medication database and a little faster it would be the perfect software (at least for me).

Pros

The built-in templates (phrases) and that is perfect for the field of addictions.

Cons

Getting ICD 10 codes, not a good medication database and the time it takes to process some of the steps.

Advice to Others

Get a better medication database, better and easier way to get ICD 10s. I know that improving speed would probably increase cost so I am perfectly ok with the speed but the meds and the ICD 10 issues oh boy

I have used ICN for almost 4 yrs now and I continue to be very pleased. It is an excellent EHR for behavioral health. The format is easy, documentation is quick and also very easy. Training videos are excellent. The staff are exemplary and service could not be better!!. I highly recommend this software. As a very busy child and adolescent psychiatrist, ICN has made my life so much more manageable.

Pros

EVERYTHING

Cons

Not a one

I started at the company I'm at in May, due to lack of staff I had a lot of catching up to do. I never have done billing before and if it wasn't for our rep I still don't think I would. She has been helpful and patient with me whenever I need her.
Whenever I have had problem with ICANotes, anyone who answered the phone has been freindly and very willing to help with any matter. I would recommend this to anyone.

Pros

User freindly

Cons

That you can't hit enter when typing in a patient name in search mode and there is to much mouse clicking for a lot of things, otherwise no complaints

I have reviewed this system for 1 year prior to purchasing. The ease and functionality of the electronic health system is helpful for new employees. Also, the availability to create customized areas that are suited to your company's needs is superb! Last but not least, the customer service is amazing! I can make one call and do not have to be on hold for several minutes and you can also live chat for better assistance. When or if you send an email to a developer or ICAnotes staff, the response time is immediate!

This company is everything we expected and more. Friendly, easy to use platform combined with a truly supportive team. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good EHR at a great value!

Pros

Using ICANotes is very easy to navigate. Mistakes are easily corrected and functional steps are very easy to follow. The support team are very patient and knowledgeable about the software. The trainers are very good. My training experience with our rep has been so helpful and supportive. I will recommend ICANote any time.

ICANotes has been wonderful with their support and training team. Anytime we cannot remember how to do something or get stuck, we call and our questions are answered immediately. I love that when a new employee comes onto the staff, that ICANotes trains them.

Pros

It has all the features we have been looking at for all levels of care.

Cons

How you have to inactivate and activate their chart when they go back and forth from levels of care.

ICAnotes can be slow to load at times and you see lags especially when billing. Missing the ability to void claims which would be great. Auto post on payments does not always flow well and can make record keeping confusing. Great software but could be better with some tweeks.

Pros

Charting is simple and flows well

Cons

Slow to respond
Billing features lacking
auto post is not consistent and does not post in an organized manner, making your accounting confusing.

Our office began using this software 3 years ago when we first opened and ICANotes has been great ever since. The support team is excellent and they are always updating to make new features and improve user experience. If ever there were questions, they were quick to answer all of them. Impressed with the software. It was easy to use for everyone from new employees to seasoned veterans, young and aged. :) Only improvement I would make is to the calendar, but I know they are working on that. :) Great product, highly recommend.

Pros

Ease of note completion, preset prompts and questions for notes and assessments, e-prescribing, support team

Cons

Calendar, not compatible for medical services