Introducing the IDEXX Cornerstone® Practice Management System Coaching Series

"We built each module of the Cornerstone Coaching Series to give veterinarians and their colleagues practical, big picture-experiences," says Chris Colbert, Marketing Manager, IDEXX Computer Systems. "The series goes beyond the nuts and bolts of software functionality, and ensures all possible features are engaged to reach a practice's goals, such as going paperless with medical record or inventory management."

Presented by education and performance specialists with the IDEXX Computer Systems group, the Cornerstone Coaching Series currently offers three modules:

• Assess and Plan. Focuses on two separate services. The Cornerstone Database Coach analyzes the user's Cornerstone database setup and usage. Integrated Practice Coach highlights key areas of each user's practice that will enable successful change and identifies barriers to—and solutions for—technology integration.
• Learn and Change. Online, instructor-led training that discusses key tasks and ways that Cornerstone's functionality helps execute them more efficiently, including electronic medical record setup and integration, appointment scheduling and inventory utilization.
• Measure and Manage. Online, instructor-led software training to gauge and grow performance. Topics include Reporting Fundamentals, Compliance Assessment Training and Performance Tracking Training.

"Whichever module someone takes, the net benefit is the same: they'll finish with a clearer understanding both of their practice's current use of the system, and areas for improvement," Colbert says. "Just as important, the series reinforces how setting and assessing goals—from daily work to multi-year plans—can fundamentally improve one's practice. This is how the Coaching Series connects with Cornerstone's goal of helping veterinarians achieve their business objectives and operate more efficiently."

For more information on the IDEXX Cornerstone Coaching Series, please visit www.idexx.com/cornerstonecoach, or call IDEXX Computer Systems Sales at 1-800-283-8386, option 2.

About IDEXX Cornerstone® Practice Management Software

IDEXX Cornerstone, in use by over 4,700 practices in North America, is a comprehensive practice management software solution from IDEXX Computer Systems. Cornerstone software brings together medical and practice performance information to empower veterinarians and staff members to work smarter. Cornerstone automates the collection, storage and management of patient and client information in veterinary practices. Through exclusive IDEXX SmartLink™ technology, Cornerstone provides two-way communication between IDEXX systems inside and outside the practice. With SmartLink, Cornerstone software can receive and trend results from IDEXX instruments and reference laboratories. It enables veterinarians to send and receive critical telemedicine consultations and transfer digital images as well as diagnostic information. This enhanced networking between systems helps ensure the capture of critical information and complete patient visit charges.

About IDEXX Laboratories

IDEXX Computer Systems is a part of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 4,500 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.