HFS MCR Software Feature Tutorials
We have created a number of interactive tutorials to help you get the most out of the various features our software offers. Click on a link below to launch a tutorial.
 
Download and Installation
Learn how to download from the HFS Download Center and install the software from the downloaded installation file. Video
 
Net Sync
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.
 
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. Video | PDF
  • • Basic Software Overview #2 - The second in the quick overview series. After going through both basic overview tutorials you should have a basic understanding of the software. If you are not comfortable, call us, e-mail us or check out our manual. Video | PDF

Submitting a Cost Report to CMS
Learn how to create the required electronic cost report documents for submission to CMS. Video | PDF
 
Medicare Auditor
Learn how to use the integrated Medicare Auditor tool to make adjustments to the cost report without changing the original report. Video | PDF
 
PS&R Recconciliation
Learn how to import your PS&R data into the PS&R tool and then apply that data directly to the cost report with minimum of effort. EXE
 
Automated Account Interface
This tutorial will walk you through the steps and functions of downloading data into your cost report file. Users will learn how to map the data to the cost report to make the most efficient use of their time. PDF | EXE
 
Management Reports
After your data has been entered, should you compare it to last year’s? This tutorial shows you how simple this process can be and also informs the user of the advanced options available for analyzing data. PDF | EXE
 
Data Extractor
Now you would like to use cost report data outside of the HFS system…..Learn how to select Medicare Cost Report data(any field in the cost report) and export is to a .csv or .xls file format for use in another program. PDF | EXE
 
Batch Print
If you deal with multiple cost reports and want to see data from several, watch this tutorial. We will show you how you can select multiple data files and print(to a printer or file) the reports that you have selected without going into each file.
 
Batch Import
This feature is for users who receive multiple ECR files and want to convert them to HFS datafiles. The tutorial will walk you through the steps and options. PDF | EXE
 
Task Pane
The HFS Task Pane can be a handy and customizable option in the software. See what it can do. EXE
 
Open/Delete and Print Forms
Click here for a quick overview or working with the HFS forms. EXE
 
Working with Preferences
The HFS software offers many options to the users. This tutorial is a quick way to see what options are available to you. EXE