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Enhancing Healthcare, One Feature at a Time

  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Scheduler: Creating a bill from a clinical note linked to an appointment now automatically updates the appointment’s status to “Billed” in the scheduler.
    PDF Forms: PDF forms can now auto-populate the PHN version code and expiry date.
    Private Invoices: Private invoice CSV exports now include the patient’s paneled physician.
    Private Invoices: A new Clinic Management setting lets you automatically fill the “Make Payment To” field on invoices with the clinic name
    Update: Updated the PDF viewer used in Ava.
    Fix: Searching for task macros now displays the correct matching results.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Task Macros: Individual users can now create personal task macros, in addition to clinic-level macros.
    Task Macros: Users can now set icon task macros to apply automatically, removing the need for an extra click to reassign tasks.
    Fix: Resolved an issue where Scribe did not include context or personal instructions in custom Scribe templates.
    BC ICD-9 Codes: Improved BC ICD-9 code labels for clearer descriptions.
    Requisitions Tasks: Clinics can now set requisition tasks to “Immediate” by default, and users can add notes when creating requisition tasks.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Fix: Email notifications for appointments requested through public booking now use the subject line “Appointment Pending” to clearly indicate that the booking is awaiting approval
    Fix: Newborn details are now cleared when switching between patients while creating bills in AB billing.
    Fix: The waitlist window no longer reopens after being closed when you refresh the page.
    Update: Exported appointment spreadsheets now include pharmacy, referring provider, and eForm information.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Instant Messages: Messages can be saved as a Reminder on a patient chart to keep relevant conversations accessible for follow-up.
    Ava Connect: Automatic Ava Connect responses to incoming patient messages can be set up in Task Groups or Account Management Customizations.
    Next Available Appointment: Select “Any Provider” in Day View’s Next Available Appointment search to find openings across all providers.
    Duplicate Prescription Forms (BC): Create and manage duplicate prescriptions from the Medications section, and print directly onto preprinted forms.
    Enhanced Waitlist: Sorting and filtering columns on Enhanced Waitlists now apply to all search pages, correctly showing waitlist order.
    Ava Scribe: Patient Consent PDF is now displays the updated Ava-branded versions.
    Login Security Sessions (ON): Improved sign-in and session security.
    LU/Insurance Codes (ON): ‘Insurance Code’ field in Medications allows prescribers to input LU Code, used in Ontario’s public drug program to ensure patient meets criteria for coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB).
    Fix: Restored Clinical Note search capabilities in patient charts.
    Fix: Consult documents and requests can now be reassigned to the correct patient from the Patient Chart or Tasks without moving existing consults or linked records.
    Fix: Wispr Flow dictation now correctly replaces text within rich text macros.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Recurring Appointments: Added the ability to create recurring appointments without having to schedule each visit individually.
    Improved Note Template Search: Note template searches will no longer automatically select the first result, making it easier to review the options and choose the correct template.
    Improved Ontario Billing Experience: Updates have been made throughout the Ontario billing workflow to make creating and managing bills smoother.
    More Flexible Ontario Bill Validation: Improved validation makes it easier to identify billing issues. The first line of an Ontario bill can also now be deleted when needed.
    AutoChart Access Visibility: The AutoChart icon will now only appear for clinics and Ava Scribe users who have access to the feature.
    Fix: The tag window will now close automatically after an update is saved.
    Fix: Keyboard shortcuts have been restored in patient charts.
    Fix: Improved how Ontario bills are created and managed from clinical notes.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Enhancement: The Authorized Prescriber List can now be sorted alphabetically or by date, making it easier to find prescribers.
    Enhancement: The Medication modal can now be accessed directly from the patient sidebar for quicker access to medication information.
    Ava Connect: Updated the Ava Connect interface and improved accessibility by enabling users to navigate the portal using only their keyboard
    Medications: Updated the prescription watermark to “Rx Pending Refax” and added a notice clarifying that the watermark will not appear on faxes sent to the pharmacy.
    Fix: Restored microphone selection in Ava Scribe and corrected the menu display.
    Fix: Removed the misleading “My Patients” line from Appointment Types for improved clarity.
    Fix: Billing rates now accurately display the correct billing amount.
    Fix: Resolved an issue where Clinical Note Addendums did not save correctly when working from the pop-out window.
    Fix: Restored the Macro dropdown in Clinical Notes when using Alt + right-click.
    Fix: Improved appointment schedule removal by allowing users to remove existing schedules and create tasks to rebook affected appointments
    Fix: Resolved an issue where Prenatal PDFs did not save correctly with certain save options.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Comprehensive ICD-9 code search for BC clinics: BC clinics can now search a more comprehensive list of ICD-9 codes when selecting a diagnosis.
    Clearer Scribe data retention setting: The wording for the Scribe data retention setting has been updated to make its purpose and available options easier to understand.
    Past-due status shown on invoices: Past-due patient invoices now display a status icon, making outstanding balances easier to identify.
    Save and print patient invoices in one step: Patient invoices can now be saved and printed with a single action, reducing the number of steps required.
    Updated Ava Intelligence product tiles: The Ava Intelligence product tiles have been refreshed for a clearer and more consistent experience.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    We’re excited to announce that several UI enhancements and optional new fields have been successfully implemented across Ava. These changes are designed to improve the documentation process and bring the system into closer alignment with national standards. For more information and learning materials related to the release, please visit the dedicated Release webpage: www.avaindustries.ca/release-2-70
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    Fix: Resolved an issue where clicking "Save + Add Family Member" did not correctly open the new patient form.
    Enhancement: Enhanced the public booking experience by adding a helpful placeholder to the Date of Birth field.
    Ava Connect: Improved message notifications to ensure they are accurately marked as read when navigating from the alert
    Ava Connect: Fixed a bug that caused an unexpected logout when accessing patient summaries.
    Ava Connect: Practitioner full names are now displayed throughout the platform for better clarity and professionalism.
  • Fixes and Enhancements
    BC Billing: BC facility fee codes now automatically calculate the correct billing quantity, reducing manual entry and improving billing accuracy.
    Scheduler: Improved scheduler performance by reducing unnecessary background save operations when making changes to schedules.
    Fix: The Screening and Reminder buttons are now fully functional in the mobile version of the EMR.
    Fix: Deleted appointments will no longer appear in Ava Connect for patients.
    Fix: Resolved an issue where granting Ava Connect access after Caregiver Access could result in a "Content Missing" error.
    Fix: Authorized prescriber list now updates when changing clinics.

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