A4 Health Systems Selects McKesson Corporation's Clinical Reference Systems for Patient Education Content.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BW HealthWire)--Nov. 13, 2001 McKesson Corporation (McKesson) today announced an agreement with A4 Health Systems for the integration of McKesson's Clinical Reference Systems (CRS CRS Course CRS Certified Residential Specialist (real estate certification) CRS Central Reservation System CRS Can't Remember Stuff (polite form) CRS Cost Reduction Strategy CRS Consumer Relations Specialist ) patient education content with A4 Health Systems'(R) HealthMatics(TM) EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. Electronic Medical Record system. CRS offers easy-to-use computer-based patient education information that enables providers to generate point-of-care handouts for patients, reinforcing their treatment recommendations and helping to create follow-up plans. This content is used to produce clinically accurate and effective materials on medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. and treatments. HealthMatics EMR is a clinical solution designed for the point-of-care in physician practices and other ambulatory settings. The system allows providers and support staff to capture, access and update patient information from anywhere at anytime. By enabling practices to efficiently manage data and workflow issues, HealthMatics EMR offers a primary benefit of streamlining patient care. The integration of CRS enhances this benefit by allowing caregivers to deliver topical patient education materials by the time of check-out. With this agreement, A4 Health Systems' customers will be offered the content from the CRS Adult Health, Cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. , Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. , Sports Medicine sports medicine, branch of medicine concerned with physical fitness and with the treatment and prevention of injuries and other disorders related to sports. Knee, leg, back, and shoulder injuries; stiffness and pain in joints; tendinitis; "tennis elbow"; and , and Women's Health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. Advisors, comprising a comprehensive patient education library of more than 3,100 medical conditions, surgical procedures Surgical procedures have long and possibly daunting names. The meaning of many surgical procedure names can often be understood if the name is broken into parts. For example in splenectomy, "ectomy" is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the body. "Splene-" means spleen. and parenting advice topics. Healthcare professionals write and review the topics, averaging 2-3 pages in length and written at a fifth-to-eighth grade reading level. Many illustrations and Spanish topics are included. "Clinical Reference Systems is excited to have been selected by A4 Health Systems," said Richard Thompson, vice president. "The integration of our patient education content with A4's Electronic Medical Record will give physicians the capability of meeting the health information needs of their patients. Companies such as A4 that develop innovative applications that integrate peer-reviewed consumer health content can increase efficiencies, better meet patient needs, and help to improve the quality of health care." "The CRS content offered through HealthMatics EMR means doctors can give patients access to relevant and consistently high quality information when they need it," says John McConnell John McConnell is the name of:
About A4 Health Systems A4 Health Systems is dedicated to promoting community-based healthcare via Computer-based Patient Record computer-based patient record Electronic medical record Health informatics A 'personal health library' providing access to all resources on a Pt's health history and insurance information Solutions to access and manage consolidated patient information. With HealthMatics Enterprise, A4 Health Systems delivers integrated information software and services for delivery networks, community hospitals, Emergency Departments, academic medical centers and physician practices throughout the U.S. A4 solutions are designed to automate clinical, administrative and financial processes, and to facilitate the sharing of information across entire care delivery networks -- enhancing quality of care, improving patient service levels and reducing costs in every healthcare environment. A4 is based in Cary, NC, with an additional location in Troy, MI. The company is privately held, with more than 175 employees. www.a4healthsystems.com. About Clinical Reference Systems Clinical Reference Systems, a business unit of McKesson Corporation, is located in Broomfield, CO. The company has been developing computer-based patient education advisors since 1982. More than 30,000 software programs are now at work in physician offices, clinics, hospitals, medical school residency A duration of stay required by state and local laws that entitles a person to the legal protection and benefits provided by applicable statutes. States have required state residency for a variety of rights, including the right to vote, the right to run for public office, the programs, medical libraries, managed care organizations and Internet websites. For more product information call 800/237-8401 or visit www.patienteducation.com. About McKesson Corporation McKesson Corporation is the leading provider of supply, information and care management products and services that reduce costs and improve quality across healthcare. McKesson solutions empower healthcare professionals with the tools they need to deliver care more effectively and efficiently. With revenues of $42 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, McKesson ranks No. 35 in the 2001 Fortune 500. More information about McKesson is available on the company's Website at: www.mckesson.com. |
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