Using commercial application' software. Integrating clinic office practices

Automation of clinic business office practices has often been accomplished by the use of the procedures obtained from the provider of automated services. With the availability of the microcomputer and the commercially available business application software, the desired automated procedures may be obtained by discretionary use of the products. By describing the integration and the operational use of business application software within a multiphysician specialty clinic, the author highlights both the problems encountered and the benefits achieved.