Elixir Spring’25 Version 1.791 Release is available

Release Date: May 01, 2025

Welcome to the Spring ’25 Release!

This release delivers significant improvements across EHR, Patient Portal, RCM, and License Management — all aimed at enhancing usability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

EHR & Patient Portal

Forms & patient Chart Enhancements

1. Dynamic Sections & UI Improvements:

• Added support for collapsible/expandable sections.
• Introduced OR operator for section visibility rules.
• Enforced mandatory and dynamic section names.
• Improved section visibility and form sharing based on tab rules.
• Category field added in form configuration list.

2. Form Expiry & Customization:

• Portal forms now expire and deactivate automatically.
• Configurable button names for sending forms to portal.
• Removed image names from PDFs for cleaner UI.
• Alphabetical sorting for forms.

3. Custom Forms in Chart:

• Ability to include and manage custom forms in the patient chart.
• Patient-related data now available in templates.
• Blank medication PDF issue resolved.

4. Rich Text Support:

• Added rich text formatting for note fields.

Appointments

1. Default & Mandatory Modes:

• Appointment mode is now mandatory across systems.
• Default appointment modes configurable at project level.

2. Rescheduling Enhancements:

• When rescheduling, previously selected values (e.g., provider) are retained.

3. Telehealth Support:

• Virtual meeting links now included in email confirmations/reminders.

Patient Chart & Timeline

1. Patient Chart Enhancements:

• Admin settings added.
• Improved PDF rendering and alignment for patient details.

2. Timeline Enhancements:

• Timeline component repositioned with new filters.
• All data entries now shown for complete visibility.

Medications & Prescriptions

1. Prescription Order List View:

• Added filters, status indicators, and managed column configuration.
• Stopped recording medications from being added as orders.
• Disabled edit for completed NewCrop prescriptions.

2. Prescription & Referral Templates:

• Users can now attach prescription templates to outbound referrals.
• Improved instruction box and auto-population of location fields.

3. Route Fields Fix:

• Limited to a single usable route field in prescriptions.

Vitals & Allergies

• UI/UX improvements for vital lists and component behavior.

Other Enhancements

1. Signature Pad Mobile Fixes:

• Resolved responsiveness issues on mobile devices.

2. Elixir Setting Renames:

• Renamed system settings for consistency (e.g., “Admin Settings” → “Elixir Admin Settings”).

3. Care Episode Summary PDF:

• Implemented downloadable care episode summary with key clinical details.

4. Diagnosis Improvements:

• Added “Diagnosis Type” column in search screens.

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

Claims & Transactions

1. Claim Generation & Plug Enhancements:

• CMS-1500 and UB04 plugs implemented.
• Admins can configure max CPT codes per claim (1–25).
• Manual & automatic claim-splitting logic based on CPT/diagnosis limits.

2. Transaction Enhancements:

• Enhanced mapping for insurance payments and adjustments.
• Help text settings added for better user guidance.
• Mode of payment marked as “Adjustment” where applicable.
• Allocated discount checkbox warning added.

3. Improved Patient Statements:

• Resolved gaps in payment data display.
• Secondary insurance payments now shown.
• Removed SSN fields for compliance.

4. Insurance from Care Episode:

• Claims can now be created by selecting insurance from care episodes.

5. ERA & VOB Enhancements:

• Additional columns for ERA tracking.
• VOB status now reflects “Error” when verification fails.

Custom Features & Workflow

Medical Coding Plug Customization:

Custom plug support added for coding screen workflows.

Utilization Review Enhancements:

New fields added for better tracking and authorization usage.

Bug Fixes and Technical Improvements

• Duplicate Serial Number Issue for Care Episodes resolved.
• Medications in Outbound Referrals handled properly.
• Multiple Route Field Removal in Prescriptions completed.
• SSN Field Removed from Contact and Guarantor records for compliance.
• Blank PDF Issue for Medications in Patient Chart resolved.
• Vital Signs Display in Notes added for better documentation.
• Signature Pad Issues on mobile devices fixed.
• Dynamic Section Visibility (OR Operator) implementation improved.
• Notes Tab Column Management individually configurable.
• Diagnosis Type Field on Search introduced.
• Allocate Discount Checkbox Warning added for better financial control.
• Contracted and Actual Charge Updates on claim line items streamlined.
• Enhanced Timeline with Relationship Fields for better context.