Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Wed, August 24, 2011
KELOWNA, BC, Aug. 24, 2011 /CNW/ - (TSX-V: QHR) QHR Technologies Inc. ("QHR" or the "Company") a leader in the Canadian Healthcare Information Technology sector, is pleased to announce today that its EMR division Optimed Software Corporation ("Optimed") achieved ISO 13485:2003 certification as of August 22, 2011.
ISO 13485:2003 is a quality systems certification specific to medical devices, which includes organizations that manufacture Electronic Medical Records ("EMR") software. Quality is of the utmost importance to Optimed, and this external certification to meet ISO 13485 standards, validates our internal quality practices and is an important testament of our commitment to our customers and stakeholders.
Optimed has more than 4,000 physicians in Canada as clients across Canada.
For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, management encourages interested parties to visit the Company's website: [ www.QHRtechnologies.com ]. For specific information on the Optimed product offerings visit [ www.Optimedsoftware.com ]
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Al Hildebrandt
President and CEO
ABOUT QHR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
QHR now operates three business units in distinct markets:
The Enterprise Management Software ("EMS") division specializes in workforce management software, which consists of integrated payroll, staff scheduling and human resource software, and in customized financial management software built on the Microsoft Dynamics GP platform. These products are targeted at complex healthcare, social services and public safety markets.
The Electronic Medical Records ("EMR") division offers a suite of medical software modules that provides computer-based medical records for family physicians, medical specialists, and surgeons, as well as administrative modules for billing and patient scheduling, that is a key component of the move throughout Canada to provide electronic healthcare records for all Canadians.
The Hosting division specializes in EMR ASP Hosting solutions both on-site and off-site, which consist of custom application hosted solutions, exchange email hosting, office software packages, mobile messaging services, server archiving and many other custom solutions and services. These solutions are targeted at EMR clients looking for an enhanced ASP option, required by some provincial governments.
Legal Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains no "forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Further information on the Company is available at [ www.sedar.com ].
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