Software Overview
For a complete overview of the software, select the
Basic Software Overview tutorials. For specific software feature tutorials,
see the
Feature Tutorials below.
- Basic Software Overview #1 - The first in a series of two tutorials designed to give you a quick overview of the entire software.
- Basic Software Overview #2 - The second in the quick overview series. After going through both basic overview tutorials you should have
Software Features
As we developed the 32-bit version of the HFS Medicare Cost Report Software, our
focus was to include the same tools from previous versions with the improvements
and enhancements our clients requested. The tools you will find in the software
were created with input from you, our clients. We believe that a software company
should be responsive to the need of its clients; not only to produce a better product,
but to make their client's work easier and more productive. This has always been our
goal, and with the new 32-bit software, we hope we have achieved that goal.
Feature Tutorials
Below you will find a list of software features and their tutorials (where available).
These features are very similar to the features of the 16-bit software. However, you
will find that some features work a different from their previous versions.
As you work with the software, we encourage you to let us know your your questions or concerns
by calling us at (916)686-8152, or by sending email to support@hfssoft.com.
- Download and Installation - Learn how to download from the HFS Download Center and install the software from the downloaded installation file.
- Network Synchronization - Learn how to use the "NetSync" program to keep your network users up-to-date with the latest software while you maintain a single network installation.
- Are You Up to Date? - Tutorial coming soon!
- Submitting a Cost Report to CMS - Learn how to create the required electronic cost report documents for submission to CMS.
- Medicare Auditor - Learn how to use the integrated Medicare Auditor tool to make adjustments to the cost report without changing the original report.
- PS&R Reconciliation - Learn how to import your PS&R data into the PS&R tool and then apply that data directly to the cost report with a minimum of effort.
- Automated Account Interface - Tutorial coming soon!
- Management Reports - Tutorial coming soon!
- Batch Printing - Tutorial coming soon!
- Batch Importing - Tutorial coming soon!
- Batch Data Extractor - Tutorial coming soon!
- Cost Center and Statistic Setup - Tutorial coming soon!
- Move/Change/Combine Cost Centers - Tutorial coming soon!
- Using the Task Pane - Tutorial coming soon!
- Working with Calculation Edits - Tutorial coming soon!
- Viewing the CMS Print Image File - Tutorial coming soon!
- Importing an ECR File - Tutorial coming soon!
- Opening, Deleting and Printing Cost Report Forms - Tutorial coming soon!
- Working with Preferences - Tutorial coming soon!
- CMS 339 Questionnaire - Tutorial coming soon!
- Data Extractor (Integrated) - Tutorial coming soon!
- Lookup Wage Index Factors - Tutorial coming soon!