LSS Data Systems
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical software, Healthcare IT |
| Predecessor | Lake Superior Software |
| Founded | 1982 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States |
| Founder | Ken Carlson, Stephanie Petersen |
| Headquarters | Minnesota , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Joanne Wood (President and COO as of 2011) |
| Products | Ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) software, Physician practice management solutions |
| Owner | MEDITECH |
| Parent | MEDITECH |
LSS Data Systems (LSS) is a medical software and service provider headquartered in Minnesota, established in 1982. The company focuses on ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) software and physician practice management solutions. In the founding year, LSS collaborated with Medical Information Technology (MEDITECH) to create these technologies. MEDITECH made investments in LSS during 2000 and 2001, eventually obtaining complete ownership by February 2011. On January 1, 2014, LSS was fully integrated as a subsidiary of MEDITECH, a company based in Massachusetts.
History
Originally founded as "Lake Superior Software" in Duluth, Minnesota by Ken Carlson and Stephanie Petersen, the company initially concentrated on software for physician billing and practice management. It later broadened its reach nationwide, moved closer to Minneapolis in the mid-1980s, and adopted the name "LSS Data Systems." Beginning in 1990, LSS redeveloped its practice management system utilizing MEDITECH's MAGIC programming language.
In 1996, development commenced on a client/server system, leading to the launch of the Electronic Ambulatory Record (EAR) clinical software in 2000. Two years later, LSS and MEDITECH jointly introduced the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) suite, which combined LSS’s billing and practice management tools with MEDITECH’s scheduling, order management, scanning modules, and a patient portal accessible via the web.
During the acquisition phase in 2011, Joanne Wood was named president and COO of LSS while also holding the position of vice president of client services at MEDITECH.
Products and services
LSS creates electronic medical software tailored for physician practices that are connected to hospitals utilizing MEDITECH’s healthcare information systems. Multiple LSS offerings have received certification from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT).
- 2008 Certification (including Child Health certification), pending advanced ePrescribing criteria: Medical and Practice Management Suite, Client Server Version 5.6
- 2007 Certifications: Medical and Practice Management Suite, Client Server Versions 5.54, 5.55, 5.56
- 2006 Certification: Medical and Practice Management Suite, MAGIC Version 5.6
Additionally, LSS has obtained certification for products meeting Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria as defined by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology via Drummond Group Inc. The company provides a variety of electronic health record (EHR) solutions.
| Product Name | Certified through | Type | Certification ID Number | Clinical Quality Measures | Additional Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Practice Management (MPM) MAGIC v5.6.4 | 2012 | Complete EHR-Ambulatory | 12172010-4212-1 | NQF: 0013, 0024, 0028, 0038, 0041, 0043, 0059, 0075, 0421 | DrFirst; Spreadsheet; Email software |
| Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Client Server v5.6.4 | 2012 | Complete EHR-Ambulatory | 01192011-4212-8 | NQF: 0013, 0024, 0028, 0038, 0041, 0043, 0059, 0075, 0421 | DrFirst; Email software; Spreadsheet software |
LSS & MEDITECH Integration
As a subsidiary of MEDITECH, LSS develops its software utilizing the same programming languages and technologies as its parent company. This approach enables the creation of a unified product suite designed for healthcare organizations and guarantees a uniform user experience across various clinical environments.