Cathedral Healthcare System Expands Partnership with Misys Healthcare Systems.Business Editors, Health/Medical and High Tech Writers TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2003 Add Misys Laboratory(TM) Container Management, CoPathPlus(R), & Misys Healthcare Consulting(TM) Services Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare IT, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Cathedral Healthcare System, located in Newark, New Jersey. The addendum addendum n. an addition to a completed written document. Most commonly this is a proposed change or explanation (such as a list of goods to be included) in a contract, or some point that has been subject of negotiation after the contract was originally proposed by contract covers the addition of several new Misys clinical products and 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" to four Cathedral member hospitals, including: Saint Michael's Medical Center, St. James Hospital, Hospital Center at Orange, and Columbus Hospital. By restructuring its laboratories, improving processes and utilizing the additional Misys solutions, Cathedral aims to improve its laboratory workflow and increase operational efficiencies. Cathedral Healthcare is building a new Core Laboratory at the Saint Michael's site, where Microbiology microbiology: see biology. microbiology Scientific study of microorganisms, a diverse group of simple life-forms including protozoans, algae, molds, bacteria, and viruses. and Histology histology (hĭstŏl`əjē), study of the groups of specialized cells called tissues that are found in most multicellular plants and animals. services will be centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. . This site will implement Misys Laboratory(TM) order and container management software while the remaining three hospitals will become rapid response laboratories maintaining hematology, chemistry, and blood bank services on site. Additionally, all four hospitals will implement the CoPathPlus(R) from Misys anatomic pathology system. "Our experiences with the people of Misys Healthcare Systems and their Misys Laboratory product line have been excellent. Misys is our best choice going forward with this major initiative," said Donald M. Daniels, Chairman/CEO, Cathedral Healthcare System. "With their knowledge of our business, laboratory automation technologies and teamwork approach, we can together achieve our mutual and respective goals." "We are pleased to expand this partnership to this next level," said Andrew Lawson Andrew Cowper Lawson (1861-1952) was a professor of geology at the University of California, Berkeley. He was the editor of the 1908 report on the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which became known as the "Lawson Report". , Misys Healthcare Systems Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "Our people have extensive experience with comprehensive laboratory restructuring, automation and improvement projects and we look forward to ensuring Cathedral Healthcare's success in achieving success." CoPathPlus(R) Anatomic Pathology System CoPathPlus is an industry recognized anatomic pathology information system designed for the unique workflow requirements of the anatomic pathology department. The system provides healthcare providers with convenient, comprehensive patient and specimen information views, and reports. Healthcare providers are able to tailor report formats and incorporate images and diagrams for a clear picture of diagnostic findings. Its robust billing features ensure accurate, complete and timely billing to save time while increasing revenue and improving cash flow. Misys Laboratory(TM) - Order and Container Management Order and container management software integrated with Misys Laboratory enables laboratory personnel to define Specimen Points of Tracking (SPOTs)--locations where containers are routed for processing and testing. By linking SPOTs in a hierarchy that represents the setup and workflow in the healthcare enterprise or hospital, the system can automatically route containers through the laboratory system--expediting the entire process, reducing errors, and increasing staff productivity. Misys Healthcare Consulting Misys Healthcare Consulting helps develop and/or redesign information networks and outreach programs. Utilizing a customized, cost-effective approach, consultants facilitate all stages of development--from planning to implementation to post-install. Consultants have hands-on experience in the laboratory and diagnostic imaging settings. Misys consultants help create: a profitable outreach services to compete in a changing market; operational plans to maximize efficiency and effectiveness; business plans to support integration and networks; and implementation plans to ensure timely project management. About Cathedral Healthcare System Cathedral Healthcare System is a non-profit, multi hospital system sponsored by the Archdiocese arch·di·o·cese n. The district under an archbishop's jurisdiction. arch  di·oc of Newark. It operates Saint Michael's Medical Center, Saint James Saint James, uninc. town (1990 pop. 12,800), Suffolk co., SE N.Y., on Long Island, in a farm and resort area. It is residential. Hospital and Columbus Hospital in Newark, NJ and Hospital Center at Orange and Saint Mary's Saint Mary's, island, Scilly IslandsSaint Mary's, England: see Scilly Islands. Life Center in Orange, NJ. Cathedral hospitals provide care for over 30,000 inpatient admissions, 100,000 ambulatory care ambulatory care n. Medical care provided to outpatients. ambulatory care, n the health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who can visit a health care facility and return home the same day. visits, and over 90,000 emergency room visits. This makes Cathedral Healthcare System one of the largest providers of health care to the people of Newark and the surrounding communities. For more information, please visit us at www.cathedralhealth.org. About Misys Healthcare Systems Misys Healthcare Systems, a division of Misys plc, is among the top five healthcare IT 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. . The company designs, develops, and supports a comprehensive suite of information products and currently serves over 85,000 physicians, 1,200 hospitals, 600 home care providers and hundreds of commercial laboratories, clinics, managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality and other related organizations. For more information, visit www.misyshealthcare.com. About Misys plc Misys plc, the global software products and solutions company, serves customers in the international banking and securities, US healthcare, and UK retail financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. sectors. The group partners with its customers to deliver outstanding IT solutions to essential industries. For the year ended May 31, 2002, Misys reported revenues in excess of $1.5 billion. Misys employs more than 6,500 people internationally. For more information, visit www.misys.com. Misys Healthcare Consulting and Misys Laboratory are trademarks of Misys Hospital Systems, Inc. d/b/a Misys Healthcare Systems. CoPathPlus(R)is a registered trademark of Cerner-DHT, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the marks of their respective owners. |
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