CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 8, 2006–Allscripts
(Nasdaq:MDRX), the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity
and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare,
announced today that Washington University Physicians, the physician
group practice of Washington University School of Medicine, has
selected TouchWorks(TM) as its primary Electronic Health Record.
With more than 900 physicians in over 50 specialties, and
providing services at more than 35 clinical sites throughout the
greater St. Louis area, Washington University Physicians required a
solution that would provide its physicians instant access to patient
records from any location at any time. The School of Medicine has
continually been ranked as ‘One of America’s Top Medical Schools’ by
U.S. News & World Report and by embracing the movement towards
utilization of an electronic health record, Washington University
Physicians once again demonstrates its leadership in the advancement
of academic healthcare. Allscripts has a proven track record of
successfully deploying electronic health records in many of the
nation’s leading academic groups.
“Our selection by an organization that is a significant teaching
facility training many of tomorrow’s physicians, a nationally
recognized healthcare leader with a complex operating environment,
demonstrates the strength and breadth of our TouchWorks Electronic
Health Record,” commented Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of
Allscripts. “We are excited about and appreciate the opportunity to
bring world class information and connectivity to Washington
University Physicians, the associated caregivers and nurses, and their
patients.”
Washington University will integrate TouchWorks with its existing
Centricity Business (formerly IDX(R) Flowcast(TM)) revenue cycle
management system. Allscripts and IDX, now a part of GE Healthcare,
share a strategic relationship that directly links clinical and
financial information systems to provide seamless operations at
Washington University School of Medicine.
About Washington University Physicians
Washington University Physicians are the multi-specialty
physicians who are members of the full-time faculty at Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis. They have an active
clinical group practice of more than 900 physicians, representing more
than 50 specialties and subspecialties in medicine and surgery.
Washington University Physicians provide comprehensive medical office
(ambulatory) care at more than 35 clinical sites throughout the
greater St. Louis area. Washington University School of Medicine is
affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s
Hospital.
About Allscripts
Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software,
connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve
healthcare. The Company’s business groups provide unique solutions
that inform, connect and transform healthcare. The Clinical Solutions
Group’s award-winning software applications include electronic health
record, practice management, e-prescribing, document imaging,
emergency department and care management solutions. Additionally,
Allscripts provides clinical product education and connectivity
solutions for physicians and patients through its Physicians
Interactive(TM) Group and medication fulfillment services through its
Medication Services Group. To learn more, visit Allscripts on the Web
at www.allscripts.com.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements about
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions that involve risks and uncertainties.
These statements are developed by combining currently available
information with Allscripts beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking
statements do not guarantee future performance. Because Allscripts
cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that may affect it,
or control the ones it does predict, Allscripts’ actual results may be
materially different from the results expressed in its forward-looking
statements. For a more complete discussion of the risks, uncertainties
and assumptions that may affect Allscripts, see the Company’s 2005
Annual Report on Form 10-K, available through the Web site maintained
by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
CONTACT: Allscripts
Dan Michelson, 312-506-1217
dan.michelson@allscripts.com
or
Washington University Physicians
Joni Westerhouse, 314-286-0100
westerhousej@wustl.edu
SOURCE: Allscripts