MedEx
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MedEx Communication Service is a commercial messaging module available to openEMR practices utilizing version 5.0.1 and higher.
MedEx features:
Appointment Reminders and Recall Messages using E-mail, SMS and Voice.
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 in openEMR
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.
