Boulder Valley Independent Practitioner Association Selects eClinicalWorks as Preferred Vendor for Integrated Practice Solution; 400-Member IPA Implements Electronic Connectivity Among Providers With Integrated EMR/PM Solution.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -- eClinicalWorks, the leading provider of integrated end-to-end ambulatory electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management systems for multi-location, multi-specialty medical practices, today announced it has been named a preferred vendor by The Boulder Valley Independent Practitioner Association (BVIPA), for its 400 members seeking a flexible and integrated EMR and practice management (PM) solution. eClinicalWorks improves practice efficiency and team productivity, enhances quality of patient care, increases patient satisfaction, minimizes risk of medical errors and maximizes practice profitability.

BVIPA's senior leadership performed due diligence on EMR/PM systems that were highly regarded by leading industry analysts. One important criterion was the use of a single, integrated database for both EMR and PM. In selecting eClinicalWorks as one of its preferred vendors, BVIPA will communicate to its members that it has done the legwork--reviewing contracts, negotiating pricing and compiling contact information and resources--and recommends eClinicalWorks' offerings. With substantial research conducted on their behalf, physician members can continue to focus on what matters most - treating patients.

"eClinicalWorks' integrated approach is a solution that we feel the majority of our physician practices can afford and easily implement," said Catherine Higgins, CPA, executive director of BVIPA. "After looking at several systems, the functionality and 'robustness' of the eClinicalWorks solution is hard to beat. BVIPA looks forward to working closely with eClinicalWorks for many years to come."

eClinicalWorks EMR allows physician practices to manage the patient flow, specifically letting practices access patient records immediately--either in-house or via remote access--electronically communicate with the referring physicians and securely send consult notes and clinical data. eClinicalWorks PM eliminates the roadblocks inherent in healthcare billing processes, allowing practices to submit claims electronically, track the status of claims and communicate online with payers to confirm patient eligibility, what services will be paid and when.

"As BVIPA implements electronic connectivity amongst its providers, it is important to have fewer disparate information systems to connect with. Using eClinicalWorks is one way to ensure success in this endeavor," said Girish Kumar, founder and vice president of sales/marketing, eClinicalWorks. "We recognize that not all practices will implement a single EMR/PM, but eClinicalWorks can be a great fit for those who do."

About The Boulder Valley Independent Practitioner Association (BVIPA)

The Boulder Valley Independent Practitioner Association (BVIPA) is a multi-specialty IPA with approximately 400 members. BVIPA's members are primarily located in Boulder County, Colorado. BVIPA was founded in 1978 with a mission to provide administrative services and tools for its members to enable them to provide excellent, cost effective care, thus ensuring preservation of physician independence and physician-directed leadership in a changing and complex health care environment.

About eClinicalWorks

Founded in 1997, eClinicalWorks is a leading provider of unified ambulatory clinical information systems. The company's EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and PM (Practice Management) solutions, ideal for multi-specialty and multi-location practice networks, are designed to streamline a practice's front-, mid- and back-office operations to ensure superior patient care. eClinicalWorks has an established U.S. customer base of over 3,000 medical providers, covering 50 specialties across all 50 states. eClinicalWorks has been awarded top industry honors including Best in KLAS' Ambulatory EMR (1-5) in 2004, the top Practice Management solution and Medical Records Document Imaging/Management System by TEPR 2004, the top EMR solution by TEPR 2003 and the 5-STAR rated EMR solution by ACGroup in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Based in Westborough, Mass., eClinicalWorks boasts a talented, energetic and highly educated staff of over 100 people. More information on eClinicalWorks can be found at www.eclinicalworks.com or by calling (866) 888-MY-CW.