Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Thu, February 12, 2009
Genesis Physicians Group Endorses Eclipsys PeakPractice EMR Solutions to More Than 1,450 Physicians in Texas
ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Eclipsys ] Corporation® (NASDAQ:ECLP), The Outcomes Company® today announced that [ Genesis Physicians Group ], a Dallas-based independent practice association (IPA), signed an agreement endorsing Eclipsys' [ PeakPractice ]™ solution as an electronic medical record (EMR) system of choice for more than 1,450 physician members. Under the deal, IPA physicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area that purchase Eclipsys [ EMR ] software will receive a substantial discount in order to spur physician adoption of enabling technologies that support enhanced patient care and administrative efficiency.
"We selected Eclipsys PeakPractice because its capabilities were superior and easier to use than other EMR products we evaluated," said Ron Lutz, president and CEO at Genesis Physicians Group. "We constantly strive to help members improve quality of care and operational efficiency, but many practices can't afford [ EMR ] systems. We believe this agreement will accelerate adoption of technology that is critical to streamlining information flow within physician offices by making EMRs more accessible and affordable."
According to Tom Cooke, vice president and general manager of Eclipsys' Practice Solutions group, "We are very pleased to support Genesis Physicians Group and its members to realize their clinical innovation and business goals. PeakPractice's unique Supply Chain module allows Genesis Physicians Group new opportunities for cost savings and inventory management. This agreement is a win-win for Genesis, physicians, patients and Eclipsys."
Eclipsys' PeakPractice is an integrated, award-winning, .NET-based ambulatory [ EMR ]/[ Practice Management ] solution that includes [ e-prescribing ], patient portals, patient kiosk, image management and Web portal for physicians and patients as well as supply chain and inventory management. It is one aspect of Eclipsys' enterprise solution offerings to connect community-based practices with acute-care hospital and healthcare systems. Eclipsys' PeakPractice Version 1093 is a pre-market, conditionally CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR with additional Child Health certification, pending advanced ePrescribing and operational use verification.
About Genesis Physicians Group Inc.
Founded in 1986, Dallas-based Genesis Physicians Group is an independent practice association focused on enabling its more than 1,450 physician members in North Texas take charge of their practice and enhance their ability to focus on patient care by supporting them through collaborative business and clinical initiatives. Thirty percent of its physicians are in primary care and the remainder in specialty practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For more information, please visit [ www.genesisdocs.org ].
About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) is a private non-profit organization recognized by the federal government as an official certification body for healthcare information technology products.
About Eclipsys
Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical, revenue cycle and performance management 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 ].
Forward-Looking Statements
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 is a trademark 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.
