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== '''Activating MedEx''' ==
== '''Activating MedEx''' ==
MedEx is activated by checking the global '''Communications->Enable MedEx Communication Service'''.
MedEx is activated by:
Refresh the Messages tab and the Registration Form is found in the new sub-menu '''File->Setup MedEx'''.
:1. Navigate to '''Globals->Connectors''' and check the '''Enable MedEx Communication Service''' box.
:2. Refresh/open the '''Messages''' tab.
:3. Navigate the '''Messages''' tab new sub-menu to '''File->Setup MedEx'''.
::* Begin the Sign-up process from within your EHR
::* Your server must be connected to the internet to create a secure connection to MedEx
:4. Login in to [https://medexbank.com MedEx] to configure your services before sending your messages.
::* There is a fee for this service.
::* [https://medexbank.com/contact.php Inquire][mailto:support@medexbank.com] about special rates for free or non-profit organizations.
::* Text-to-speech services are currently limited to English and Spanish.
::* Rates may vary due to higher transmission costs in some countries.
::* MedEx is a [https://medexbank.com/mission strong contributor and supporter of FOSS].

Revision as of 21:50, 6 May 2018

MedEx Communication Service is a commercial messaging module available to openEMR practices utilizing version 5.0.1 and higher.

MedEx features:

E-mail, SMS and Voice messages for upcoming appointments and Recalls.

SMS Bot: openEMR-embedded SMS interface. Real-time SMS inside openEMR.

Go Green Messaging: send paper documents digitally.

Announcements: Blast SMS and/or Voice messages to select patients

Announcements and Go Green documents can be specific to:

  • Office location
  • Provider
  • Appointment Type
  • Visit Status

Activating MedEx

MedEx is activated by:

1. Navigate to Globals->Connectors and check the Enable MedEx Communication Service box.
2. Refresh/open the Messages tab.
3. Navigate the Messages tab new sub-menu to File->Setup MedEx.
  • Begin the Sign-up process from within your EHR
  • Your server must be connected to the internet to create a secure connection to MedEx
4. Login in to MedEx to configure your services before sending your messages.
  • There is a fee for this service.
  • Inquire[1] about special rates for free or non-profit organizations.
  • Text-to-speech services are currently limited to English and Spanish.
  • Rates may vary due to higher transmission costs in some countries.
  • MedEx is a strong contributor and supporter of FOSS.