AmerisourceBergen Announces Strategic Alliance with Allscripts to Provide Electronic Prescribing Solutions to Health Systems.VALLEY FORGE Valley Forge, on the Schuylkill River, SE Pa., NW of Philadelphia. There, during the American Revolution, the main camp of the Continental Army was established (Dec., 1777–June, 1778) under the command of Gen. George Washington. , Pa. -- AmerisourceBergen Corporation and Allscripts (Nasdaq:MDRX), today announced a strategic alliance to support the adoption and connectivity of electronic prescribing in response to provisions of the Medicare Modernization modernization Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family, Act (MMA (Microcomputer Managers Association, Inc.) A membership organization with chapters throughout the U.S. that was devoted to educating personnel responsible for personal computers. It disbanded in 1996. Mma - A fast Mathematica-like system, in Allegro CL by R. Fateman, 1991. ) and the recommendations of the Commission on Systemic Interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. for connecting Americans' health information. Using AmerisourceBergen and Allscripts solutions, the alliance will focus on delivering healthcare providers with authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: electronic access to patient medication records and drug monitoring across the continuum of healthcare. This innovative solution is expected to be an early step toward creating the interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. medication record, which will enhance clinical, economic and operational efficiencies in our nation's healthcare delivery system. "Allscripts offers the most widely used electronic prescribing application in the market," said Susan Stinson, Vice President - Clinical Integration Strategy for AmerisourceBergen. "It is a solution that can be used throughout the continuum of care. It provides a safe, secure and affordable exchange of information with a full range of solutions for physicians to use to document care, to order tests, to receive and view results, and to assess them over an extended period of time." As part of the strategic alliance, AmerisourceBergen is acquiring the right to distribute licenses for the entire portfolio of Allscripts clinical software products including the TouchWorks Rx+ ePrescribing application from Allscripts, for distribution to AmerisourceBergen customers. The Allscripts solutions distributed by AmerisourceBergen will assist health systems, physicians and pharmacies in complying with new Health and Human Services Noun 1. Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Department of Health and Human Services, HHS (HHS HHS Department of Health and Human Services. ) regulations supporting electronic prescriptions for Medicare Part D, the prescription drug prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug, benefit taking effect in January 2006. As part of the Medicare Modernization Act, Medicare will require pharmacies participating in the new prescription drug benefit to support electronic prescribing. Health and Human Services is establishing standards and steps to encourage the adoption of ePrescribing. "We view AmerisourceBergen as a key part of the process of managing medication and related data as it moves from the manufacturer through the care delivery process and ultimately to the patient," said Lee Shapiro, President of Allscripts. "AmerisourceBergen is the first in taking this important step in closing the circle, allowing for continuity across the entire chain of care, which is vital in providing for the safety and security of the interoperable medication process." Allscripts provides a portfolio of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions to more than 20,000 physicians and other healthcare providers. TouchWorks Rx+ enables a medical group to start with ePrescribing and then, when they are ready, seamlessly transition to a complete electronic health record. A key element of Allscripts' electronic health record, TouchWorks(TM), is its exchange of information with the industry leading interactive, secure personal health record for patients provided by Medem, also a strategic partner of AmerisourceBergen (see related announcement). AmerisourceBergen Customers who are interested in obtaining more information about Allscripts' offerings should contact their AmerisourceBergen account manager or log onto www.amerisourcebergen.com. About AmerisourceBergen AmerisourceBergen is one of the largest pharmaceutical services companies in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy services for skilled nursing and assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. facilities, reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. and pharmaceutical consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , and physician education. With more than $54 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs more than 14,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #23 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com. About Allscripts Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The Company provides unique solutions that inform, connect, and transform healthcare. The Clinical Solutions Group's award-winning clinical software applications include electronic health record, ePrescribing and document imaging solutions. Allscripts' Physicians Interactive Group provides clinical product education and connectivity solutions for physicians and patients. The Company's Medication Services Group provides medication fulfillment services. To learn more, visit Allscripts on the Web at www.allscripts.com. |
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