Catholic Health Midwest's Information System Selects QuadraMed's MPIspy as Patient Data Integrity Solution; Alverno to Use Product to Strengthen Data Integrity in Seven Hospitals.Business Editors & Health/High-Tech Writers SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Nov. 1, 2001 QuadraMed Corp. (Nasdaq SmallCap: QMDC) announced today that Catholic Health Midwest's Alverno Information Services See Information Systems. division has selected QuadraMed's MPIspy(TM) for use in improving the accuracy of patient information in its master patient index In medical systems the Master Patient Index (MPI) is an index referencing all patients known to an area, enterprise or organization. The terms Patient Master Index (PMI) and Master Person Index are used interchangeably. (MPI MPI - Message Passing Interface ) for its seven-hospital network in Indiana and Illinois. MPIspy is a sophisticated software program that performs a complex record-matching process to detect duplicate medical records using QuadraMed's proprietary probabilistic (probability) probabilistic - Relating to, or governed by, probability. The behaviour of a probabilistic system cannot be predicted exactly but the probability of certain behaviours is known. Such systems may be simulated using pseudorandom numbers. algorithm, LinkSearch(TM). MPIspy also has an online graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to that enables health information management departments to review, assess, and manage the duplicate correction process, as well as pinpoint process improvements to reduce record duplicate creation. "Overall organizational data integrity is essential in an integrated delivery system integrated delivery system Integrated provider Medical practice A coordinated health care system formed by physician groups and hospitals which ↑ efficiency and ↓ redundancy in providing health care; IDSs coordinate delivery of a broad range of health such as ours," stated William Laker, chief information officer of Catholic Health Midwest. "With MPIspy, we will be improving our patient care processes by accurately and uniquely identifying patients throughout our broad network." "Every healthcare facility in the country has a duplicate patient record problem. In this era of patient safety awareness and HIPAA-compliance, we are pleased to work proactively with Catholic Health Midwest to ensure the accuracy of the master patient index across its multi-hospital system," said Frank Pecaitis, senior vice president of QuadraMed's Enterprise Division. Catholic Health Midwest also recently purchased QuadraMed Affinity(R), a fully integrated clinical and financial enterprise healthcare information system and QuadraMed's MEDREC Millennium(TM) record management solution to automate chart management and correspondence functions for each facility. About Alverno Information Systems Alverno Information Services is a subsidiary of the Sisters of St. Francis Sisters of St. Francis can refer to:
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. clinics, and management service organization (MSO (1) (Multiple System Operator) Typically refers to a cable TV organization that owns more than one cable system, but it may refer to an operator of only one system. ) initiatives in Indiana and Illinois. In addition, Alverno provides consulting to healthcare organizations throughout the Midwest. For more information about Alverno visit http://www.alverno.org. About QuadraMed Corp. QuadraMed is dedicated to developing information technology and providing consulting services that help healthcare professionals deliver outstanding patient care with optimum efficiency. Offering real-world solutions for every aspect of acute care information management, QuadraMed has four main product lines: Affinity(R) Healthcare Information System, Quantim(R) Health Information Management Software and Services, Complysource(R) Compliance Solutions, and Chancellor(TM) Financial Products and Services. Behind our products and services are nearly 1,000 professionals whose healthcare experience has earned QuadraMed the trust and loyalty of its many customers. To find out more about QuadraMed, visit www.quadramed.com. Note to Editors: QuadraMed, Affinity, Quantim, and Complysource are registered trademarks of QuadraMed Corp. Chancellor MEDREC Millenium, MPIspy, and LinkSearch are trademarks of QuadraMed Corp. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective holders. |
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