Allscripts Receives Certification for Connectivity to SureScripts Messenger Services.ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- -SureScripts(TM), the leading network for electronic prescribing, announced today that Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (Nasdaq:MDRX), the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, has completed the SureScripts certification process and is now a SureScripts Certified Solutions Provider(TM). As a result of certification, physicians using Allscripts TouchWorks(TM) Electronic Medical Record (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. ) will be able to electronically exchange prescription data, including renewal authorizations, with pharmacies connected to the SureScripts network. Allscripts has already begun connecting physicians at sites in California and Nevada, and plans to launch in additional markets during the year. "Our physician clients are excited about being able to exchange data with the pharmacists electronically because they understand how this communication helps increase the quality of care and level of service they provide for their patients," said Glen Tullman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Allscripts. "Communicating through the SureScripts network helps to eliminate handwritten hand·write tr.v. hand·wrote , hand·writ·ten , hand·writ·ing, hand·writes To write by hand. [Back-formation from handwritten.] Adj. 1. or faxed prescriptions, which will significantly reduce the likelihood of medication errors medication error Malpractice An error in the type of medication administered or dosage. See Adverse effect, Error. ." Physicians using TouchWorks via computer or handheld devices will have direct computer-to-computer communication with pharmacies enabled by the SureScripts Messenger(TM) Services. A recent House subcommittee panel testified that electronic prescribing could improve patient care, boost efficiency, and translate into substantial savings of as much as $27 billion in healthcare costs, due to fewer medication errors and reduced duplication. "Allscripts is recognized in the healthcare industry for its technological innovation, and their commitment to electronic prescribing is no exception," said Kevin Hutchinson, CEO of SureScripts. "Once again, Allscripts is demonstrating its leadership position by aligning with SureScripts to give their physician clients access to the most relevant tools for improving the quality of healthcare." About Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (AHS AHS Assistant House Surgeon. ) is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions for physicians. The Company's TouchWorks software is a modular Electronic Medical Record (EMR) that enhances physician productivity by automating the most common physician activities including prescribing, dictating, capturing charges, ordering labs and viewing results, providing patient education, and documenting clinical encounters. TouchWorks is available on the latest Tablet PCs (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words , wireless handheld devices, desktop workstations and over the Internet. AHS also offers electronic document imaging and scanning solutions through its Physicians Interactive business unit and medication fulfillment services through its Allscripts Direct(TM) unit. Strategic partners include IDX Systems IDX Systems Corporation (IDX) was a healthcare software technology company that formerly had headquarters in South Burlington, Vermont. It was founded in 1969 by Robert Hoehl, Richard Tarrant, and Paul Egerman. ; IMS Health IMS Health (NYSE: RX) is an international consulting and data services company that supplies the pharmaceutical industry with sales data and consulting services. IMS Health was founded in 1954 by Bill Frohlich and David Dubow. ; Microsoft; HP; and Medco Health. Visit AHS on the Web at www.allscripts.com. About SureScripts SureScripts is committed to building relationships within the healthcare community and working collaboratively with key industry stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. and organizations to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of healthcare by improving the overall prescribing process. At the core of this improvement effort is SureScripts Messenger(TM) Services, a healthcare infrastructure which establishes electronic communications between pharmacists and physicians and enables the two-way electronic exchange of prescription information. SureScripts Messenger Services Messenger Service is a network-based system notification service included in some versions of Microsoft Windows. This service, although it has a similar name, is not related in any way to the . is the first step to support true electronic prescribing in an industry still reliant on fax, phone, pen and paper. More information about SureScripts is available at www.surescripts.com. |
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