"With MediCompass, we can get more done in less time, and make our patients feel like they have a real partner in their self-care program."

Jane Springer, RN, CDE, CCRC
Clinical Trials Manager, Certified Diabetes Educator
Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California

"Prior to MediCompass, we utilized several proprietary software systems for monitoring blood sugar in diabetes patients. however, each software product would only analyze meter readings from a particular manufacturer. We wound up with a large library of software applications to accommodate the many different meters. And each software application varied in how it worked, presenting the results in an inconsistent manner. We were spending hours just trying to interpret the different types of data."

"MediCompass can process data from just about every glucose meter on the market, and present the data in the same, standardized manner, regardless of the meter being utilized. With this one integrated system, we can be much more efficient in helping our patients."

"The introduction of MetrikLink in 2002 opened up a whole new dimension in diabetes treatment. by making it easier to reach out and touch the patient in meaningful ways. We have a very active practitioner group with a sizeable number of patients. Through MetrikLink and MediCompass, we are able to spend more time looking at patient data in a thoughtful manner and come to more effective decisions regarding patient care."

"I now spend much less phone time just collecting patient data. and as a result, I can contact patients more frequently and "touch base"-without increasing my workload. My patients genuinely appreciate the extra attention, and I feel better knowing I'm able to provide them with higher quality care."

"Because MediCompass can be accessed from any location having Internet access. I use it from home quite a bit. It enables me to contact those patients who might not be available during regular business hours and resolve issues more efficiently. Another huge benefit: MediCompass doesn't consume all the hard drive space on our computers like other software. No more system crashes!"

"MediCompass provides a much more accurate picture and enables me to ascertain what's really going on with a patient's health. instead of relying upon hazy patient recollections or inaccurate record keeping. A patient's interpretation of how they are doing can differ dramatically from reality. MediCompass eliminates the guesswork."

"With MediCompass, we can have closer access to our patients and provide greater quality care in less time. because we can see what they are doing-or more importantly, not doing. MediCompass makes it possible to coach our patients at more frequent intervals and help them keep on track. It's been highly effective in increasing adherence to treatment programs, because the patients realize we're watching them closely. That actually makes them feel better, knowing someone cares."

"Another great benefit is that MediCompass saves time dramatically. and that also increases the patient's willingness to adhere to the program. Studies show that the average office visit can consume upwards of three hours in a person's schedule. If they can save those three hours, yet still receive the same high level of care, they're more likely to follow the prescribed regimen. MediCompass helps us achieve that time savings."

"MediCompass has helped our clinic support staff improve productivity and patient care. because with our scope of practice, we are involved in a large number of studies that require a lot of clinician/patient interaction via the telephone. With MediCompass, we've been able to improve the quality of this interaction, while at the same time dramatically reduce the number of hours devoted to this task."

"As a referral facility, Scripps Clinic utilizes MediCompass to treat a sizeable number of diabetes patients from outside the region. enabling these remote patients to stay better connected. If they're not feeling well, they can simply download their blood sugar readings, then call or email their physician and request the doctor's input."

"I like everything about MediCompass. because with it, I can have more frequent contact with patients and show them direct connections between their lifestyles and their quality of life in a simple to understand manner. Using MediCompass makes them feel like more of a person."

"I also appreciate the fact that no matter what type of glucose meters patients might have, MediCompass can read them all. It overlooks nothing, and compiles the information into a concise, easily understood profile. MediCompass has made a huge difference in the way Scripps Clinic treats diabetes!"

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