Quest (MEDPLUS,INC)

Quest (MEDPLUS, INC) is an ambulatory electronic health record and practice management system designed for small to mid-sized medical practices across multiple specialties. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, Quest has been serving the outpatient healthcare market for over three decades with a focus on independent physician practices and community health centers.

The platform combines clinical documentation, practice management, e-prescribing, patient portal, and revenue cycle management capabilities into a unified system. Quest is certified as ONC 2015 Edition Complete EHR Technology, enabling practices to meet Meaningful Use and MIPS quality reporting requirements. The system supports specialty-specific workflows for family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, OB-GYN, gastroenterology, and urology, with customizable templates and documentation tools tailored to each specialty's clinical needs.

Quest's technical architecture emphasizes interoperability through integration with Surescripts for electronic prescribing, major laboratory systems including Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp for bidirectional lab ordering and results, and health information exchange networks like CommonWell Health Alliance. The system supports EPCS (Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances) certification, enabling secure prescribing of scheduled medications.

The vendor positions itself as a cost-effective solution for independent practices seeking an integrated EHR and practice management system without the complexity and overhead of enterprise-level platforms. Quest offers cloud-based deployment options, reducing the need for extensive on-premises IT infrastructure and enabling remote access for providers and staff. The system includes patient engagement tools through its patient portal, allowing appointment scheduling, secure messaging, access to medical records, and online bill payment.

Quest's revenue cycle management features include insurance eligibility verification, claims submission, payment posting, and denial management. The platform supports MIPS and MACRA quality reporting with built-in performance dashboards and automated quality measure tracking. For practices prioritizing clinical efficiency, Quest provides customizable clinical workflows, voice recognition integration options, and mobile access capabilities.

The company's long-standing presence in the ambulatory EHR market provides stability for practices seeking a mature, proven solution. Quest's target market consists primarily of practices with 1-20 providers who require comprehensive functionality without enterprise-scale complexity or pricing. The vendor emphasizes customer support and training as differentiators, offering implementation assistance and ongoing technical support tailored to smaller practice environments.