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You can import patient data from another EHR system into DrCloudEHR. 

To import different types of patient data, you copy the data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. After you enter data in a spreadsheet, you save it as a comma separated value (.csv) file. You then , and upload the file to DrCloudEHR. 

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You must import patient demographics data into DrCloudEHR first. DrCloudEHR generates a Patient ID (PID) based on the EXTERNALID value you add to the file for each patient. All other data you import for a patient is associated with the Patient ID. 

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Types of Data You Can Import

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TemplateData to Include
Import Patient DemographicsContains patient demographic data. The numeric EXERNALID value is the identifier used in the original EHR system, and is used to generate a new Patient ID (PID) in DrCloudEHR. This template is required, and MUST be the first you import. 
Import Patient Demographics with more layout fieldsContains additional fields, such as Oregon Health Plan ID. Do NOT import this template firstEnSoftek recommends that as a general rule, you not use this template to import data.
Import Master InsuranceContains insurance company name and address data.
Import Insurance Data Contains patient insurance coverage data.
Import Admit InformationContains data on patient admittance to a facility or program.
Import Encounter DataContains encounter data to import from another DrCloudEHR instance. Do not use to import encounter data from other EHR vendors.
Import Past Clinical NotesContains clinical notes data for a specific patient.

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  1. Medical Problem Information
  2. Insurance Data
  3. Admit Data by External ID
  4. Admit Data by SS Number
  5. Patient Demographics/Insurance/Admit
  6. Encounter Information
  7. Import Patient MOTS
  8. Past Clinical Notes 
  9. DrFirst Rcopia

Verifying Column Values to Enter in Templates

The values you enter in each column in a template must match the values in the list mapped to the column. The list mapped to each column is defined in the Layouts page. If a column contains invalid values, the import will fail.

  1. Click the Administration tab.
  2. Click the Layouts tab in the left navigation bar.
  3. Select the page to view the layout for from the pull down menu.
  4. Find the field value, and then note the List mapped to the field.

    In the image below, the Legal Name column maps to the Titles List.

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  5. Click the Lists tab in the left navigation bar.
  6. Review the valid values in the selected list. You enter these values The value shown in the Title column is the value that must be entered in the template.

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Import Data

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