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Eclipsys Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for Innovative Physician Practice Solution Suite

^{Published on 2008-12-16 07:31:01 - Market Wire}
 

ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Eclipsys Corporation® (NASDAQ: ECLP), The Outcomes Company®, today announced that its physician practice solutions (formerly MediNotes Corporation) have been recognized with a 2008 Frost & Sullivan Award for Healthcare Innovation in the North American Clinical Information Systems market.

Solutions Developed to Help Clients Better Serve Patients

The award cites Eclipsys for its contributions and growth in the physician practice management solution market based on commendable business strategies, such as the significant advantages in offering Web-based electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (PM) solutions, which offer high performance and affordability for physician practices of varying sizes to adopt and maintain. With a solutions and services suite developed to help clients better serve patients and meet business objectives, the company also received accolades for successful activations and maintaining high standards on post-sale client support and professional services.

According to Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst, Priyan Viswanathan, Eclipsys received the prestigious award in recognition of its innovative, fully functional EMR, PM and electronic prescription solution suite, which continues to make it easier for physician practices to adopt clinical information systems. "In a scenario where the healthcare industry is undergoing cost constraints and quality pressures, Eclipsys' physician practice solutions offer flexibility and interoperability with existing systems, along with various pricing strategies, which has resulted in a consistent increase in their market share and customer base."

Feature-Rich, Interoperable, High-Performance, Affordable Solutions

Eclipsys' EMR and PM solutionsinclude:

• PeakPractice™, for practices that want an integrated EMR/PM suite;
• PeakPractice EMR™, a state-of-the-art EMR solution that interfaces with any existing PM system and complements Eclipsys Sunrise Ambulatory Care™ outpatient clinic solution;
• PeakPractice PM™, a powerful practice management solution;
• Eclipsys PeakPractice SC™ (supply chain), a web-based inventory management application; and
• MediNotes e™, another EMR solution that is helping thousands of physicians automate practices, including e-prescribing capabilities.

All of these regulatory compliant solutions can be delivered via ASP, to eliminate the need for infrastructure and on-site support, or via a client/server system that runs locally.

Eclipsys' practice solutions are currently in place in more than 5,000 client sites representing more than 25 specialties across small-, medium- and large-sized physician practices. According to the Frost & Sullivan analysis, the company is one of the largest market share holders in this market segment and is still growing across the country. In the first two quarters of 2008, the numbers of users for Eclipsys physician practice solutions has been increasing at a rate of about 10 users per day.

"There is a vital need for specialty and smaller physician practices to adopt technologies that will help improve communication and care coordination with their patients and peers," said Tom Cooke, vice president and general manager of Eclipsys' Practice Solutions group. "We are thrilled to be recognized as an innovator, and for our role in delivering solutions that are spurring the adoption of healthcare IT solutions for an overall improvement in the quality and cost-effectiveness of the North American healthcare system."

About the Frost & Sullivan Award for Healthcare Innovation

Frost & Sullivan's annual Award for Healthcare Innovation is presented to the company that has introduced truly innovative products, practices, or ideas to the specified industry or segment. The recognized company's innovative contribution(s) to healthcare make it possible to envision a new level of care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease, leading to better outcomes and quality-of-life for patients. In addition, the company's innovative efforts may also lead to improvements in the tools that clinicians, diagnosticians, researchers, and healthcare administrators have at their disposal to improve quality and efficiency in provision of healthcare services. In the development of its innovative contributions to healthcare, the company has drawn from a substantial body of expertise in the clinical and scientific communities, leading to products, practices, or research and development initiatives that respond directly to the needs and insights expressed by thought leaders in the respective clinical specialties and/or industry segments.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents. For more information about Frost & Sullivan's Growth Partnerships, visit [ http://www.frost.com ].

About Eclipsys

Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical, revenue cycle, and business process improvement software, clinical content and professional services that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes. For more information, see [ www.eclipsys.com ] or email [ info@eclipsys.com ].

Statements in this news release concerning the timing of implementation and features and benefits provided by Eclipsys software, evidence-based content and implementation and remote hosting services are forward-looking statements and actual results may differ from those projected due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Implementation and customization of Eclipsys software is complex and time-consuming. Results depend upon a variety of factors and can vary by client. Each client's circumstances are unique and may include unforeseen issues that make it more difficult than anticipated to implement or derive benefit from Eclipsys software or services. The success and timeliness of the company's services will depend at least in part upon client involvement, which can be difficult to control. Eclipsys is required to meet specified performance standards, and the contract can be terminated or its scope reduced under certain circumstances. More information about company risks is available in recent Form 10-Q and 10-K filings made by Eclipsys from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Special attention is directed to the portions of those documents entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Eclipsys Corporation and The Outcomes Company are registered trademarks of Eclipsys Corporation. Eclipsys PeakPractice, PeakPractice EMR, PeakPractice PM, PeakPractice SC, MediNotes e, and Sunrise Ambulatory Care are trademarks of Eclipsys Corporation. Other product and company names in this news release are or may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.