December 2009

Dear Friends,

We hope that 2009 has treated you well. And as the year comes to an end, please accept our best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year for both you and your loved ones.

It's been another great year for Antibex Software. We have finally launched our pilot of the HCAI and extended functionality for the Benefit Schedule Tracking as well as over 30 fillable Extended Health claim forms. In addition, the update includes tracking WSIB, Slip&Fall and Private patient treatments.

Some of our clients have expressed concern over the reintroduction of HCAI. Please remember that the HCAI submission is voluntary, and will remain that way until a formal announcement is made by FSCO.

Until a date is set for mandatory rollout, there is absolutely no need to be concerned. Forget about HCAI, at least until next year, and enjoy this wonderful season.

Happy Holidays! ...from all of us at Antibex

Table of Contents

HEALTH INDUSTRY NEWS

1. HCAI is Not Mandatory
2. Ontario - Bill 179 Offers Patients More Choice
3. Canada and U.S Going Opposite Ways on Insurance
4. Title Fight
5. Who Has the Safest Roads in Ontario?
6. Can New CEO Fix the WSIB?
7. What's new at Antibex?

Let us be clear. Although more facilities are registering to send their documents through HCAI, HCAI still remains voluntary. Despite the fact that HCAI is not mandatory, some of our customers are receiving false information claiming they must register with HCAI to submit OCFs 18, 21, 22, and 23.

On November 30th 2009, Bill 179 was passed, allowing nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other health professionals to provide a wider range of health care services.

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Insurance.com, the largest independent online auto insurance agency in the United States, found that car insurance rates across the nation declined 3.5 percent in 2009 to $1,803 (U.S) per year.

There has been a long-standing debate between physicians and physiotherapists about whether the latter are qualified doctors and can use the "Dr." Title. This past September, India took a strong stand on the issue.

The lowest rate of car crashes in Ontario is in St. Thomas, with an average of 2.5 collision claims per 100 vehicles. This according to an Ontario Safe Driving Study conducted by Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, who analyzed accident statistics in 49 Ontario communities.

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As Jill Hutcheon, current President and CEO of the WSIB, prepares to hand over the reins in January 2010, one thing is clear. Her successor will have a lot of work to do.

On February 6, 2010 Antibex will attend the OPA's 63rd Annual Convention.
Antibex will attend OPA Conference 2010.

Updates to Universal Office

Antibex Software has launched a pilot of the new release of Universal Office.
The update includes:

1. HCAI Update
   
2. Extended Health Claim Forms
3. Extended Health, WSIB, Private, and Slip & Fall Treatment Plans
4. Tracking of Maximum Benefit Schedule
5. A series of new Appointment Book featuress  

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