ePACES vs PACES ePACES vs PACESThe ePACES application has some enhanced functionality to allow for simplified maintenance processes in comparison to the PACES application. Below is a cross-reference table of PACES processes and how they are affected by or relate to new ePACES functionality.
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PACES |
ePACES |
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Application Installation / Software Updates |
New versions require software to be sent and installed on each individual machine. |
Open URL in your Internet Browser, latest version of application automatically installed. |
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Diagnosis/Procedure Codes |
Manual entry process to create local file of codes. No validation of the values on entry. |
Valid code values are stored within the database and will be validated based on the current NYS Grouper version by the system . |
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Payer |
None |
Local support file of Other Payer information. |
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Providers |
Manual process to enter details for all providers. Information may become outdated. |
Using ID or Name, automatically build local support file of frequently used Medicaid and Non-Medicaid providers. Most recent Medicaid Provider information always used when creating claims or other transactions. |
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Recipients/Clients |
Recipient data must be manually entered into the local file or each individual claim. |
All Client information, based on Client ID only, is retrieved from the database. |
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Submitter |
Details must be manually collected and entered. |
Information is retrieved from database based on the User ID. |
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Users |
None |
Role-based access privileges defined by System Administrator. Roles: 1 Primary Administrator, at least 1 additional Administrator, Supervisor (optional), General User. |