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Modem Requirements
A modem is a computer peripheral that allows one of your computers to
communicate
with another computer through a phone line. You are quite likely using a modem right now
to connect up to the Internet to read this web page. OPTO uses modems for two main
purposes. The first is for faxing documents directly to a receiving fax machine without
printing it first and running it manually through your office fax machine. Examples of
this would be faxing patient's spectacle orders to the lab, or faxing patient
pre-authorization requests directly to an insurance company. The second purpose is for
transmitting claims electronically to an insurance carrier or clearinghouse (EMC).
Recommended Minimum Specifications for New Equipment:
 | 56K V.90 Fax/Modem |
| Class 2 or 2.0 Fax Support |
| External (rather than internal) |
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V.90 is the latest standard for 56K modems and
supersedes previous standards such as K56Flex and X2. Class 2 or 2.0 fax support is vital
for faxing from OPTO. This is a subtle specification and carefully checked. US Robotics
modems generally support this standard. Internal modems work fine, but external modems are
preferred simply because it doesn't require opening the computer chassis if the modem
needs to be removed. |
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Professional Practice Systems, Inc.
