CMS Enters Strategic Partnership with iKnowMed.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004 CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. , a global leader in radiation treatment planning In radiotherapy, Treatment Planning is the process in which a team consisting of radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists plan the appropriate external beam radiotherapy treatment technique for a patient with cancer. Typically, medical imaging (i.e. software has entered into a strategic partnership with iKnowMed, a leading provider of electronic medical records for medical oncology. The companies have entered into an agreement to merge in 2004. The companies' combined vision expands their reach within the oncology marketplace by providing integrated technology solutions for both radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology and medical oncology practitioners. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Doug Sprague, president and 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 CMS, "Our collaboration with iKnowMed broadens the vision and future growth for our company, to provide exceptional products and services across the cancer care continuum. Our combined vision is to help all oncologists improve patient safety, organizational efficiency and treatment results. Our efforts will yield comprehensive and accurate tracking of treatment outcomes for oncology, encompassing the two key treatment procedures. iKnowMed's product depth and expertise in medical oncology is a perfect fit for CMS's future direction." iKnowMed's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , iKnowChart, offers a number of key benefits for oncology providers, both in private practice clinics and stand-alone cancer centers. The key features include universal and secure access to patient charts, improved clinician documentation with embedded billing capture, and electronic medication ordering with safety monitoring Safety Monitoring of a clinical trial is conducted by an independent physician with relevant expertise. This is accomplished by review of adverse event, immediately after they occur, with timely follow-up through resolution. . iKnowChart also screens patients for clinical trials at the point-of-care and supports clinicians in managing complicated chemotherapy and clinical trial protocols A Clinical Trial Protocol is a document that describes the objective(s), design, methodology, statistical considerations, and organization of a clinical trial. The protocol usually also gives the background and reason the trial is being conducted, but these could be provided in . "This collaboration will help cancer patients by providing more complete patient history and treatment information to clinicians across the multi-disciplinary cancer team," said Don Simborg, M.D., president, CEO, and founder of iKnowMed. "The synergy of our two companies links the information flow between the treatment paths of chemotherapy and radiation therapy." Information about iKnowMed is available at www.iKnowMed.com. Information about CMS is available at www.CMSrtp.com. CMS, Inc. is a world leader in the development and support of radiation treatment software. With more than 1,400 treatment planning systems installed worldwide, CMS is a global resource to radiation oncology departments for treatment planning software and prostate brachytherapy systems. A privately-held corporation, CMS employs 250 professionals in its headquarters located in St. Louis, MO and regional offices in Champaign, IL; Freiburg, Germany; Shanghai, China; and Tokyo, Japan. iKnowMed is a leader in oncology-focused technology solutions and services, dedicated to enhancing the delivery of cancer care for clinicians and their patients. iKnowMed's flagship product, iKnowChart, is a point-of-care clinical information solution which prevents medical errors, closes communication gaps, automates ordering and decision-making at the point of care, and helps cancer institutions remain market leaders. iKnowMed is a privately-held company with headquarters in Berkeley, California Berkeley is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in Northern California, in the United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington. . |
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