Cerner RadNet and GE PathSpeed Solution Garners Canadian Award; Integrated Information Solution for Radiology Improves Care, Efficiency for The Hospital for Sick Children.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 21, 2000

The Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA) recently recognized The Hospital for Sick Children for its innovative use of information technology in radiology.

Thanks to a partnership that integrated Cerner Corporation's RadNet(R) radiology information system and GE Medical Systems Information Technologies' PathSpeed(TM) picture archive and communication system (PACS), a digital image such as an x-ray, ultrasound or CT scan can be made available throughout the hospital in approximately two minutes.

The CIPAs are the premier showcase and forum for the best practices of information management employed by Canadian businesses and institutions. CIPA honors organizations that have successfully harnessed the power of information technology.

The Hospital for Sick Children, located in Toronto, Canada, is one of the largest pediatric academic health science centers in the world. The organization has an international reputation for excellence in health care, research and teaching.

"The CIPA was a stamp of approval on our efforts to improve our radiology operation," remarked Debra Grahlman, director of radiology at The Hospital for Sick Children. "It is our goal to deliver high quality and timely care to our patients as well as provide better tools for our clinicians. We've made great strides to decrease processing time and reduce costs. The time elapsed between taking an x-ray and providing a physician with an image and a signed report was cut by 70 percent. In addition, by providing digital images, we hope eventually to decrease a $300,000 annual film budget significantly."

Cerner successfully integrated its HNA Millennium(R) RadNet with GE's PathSpeed in creating this solution for The Hospital for Sick Children. "Many hospitals are moving to integrate their radiology information system with PACS as a way to manage and view diagnostic images," said Trace Devanny, president of Cerner Corporation. "This kind of integration delivers on the promise of information technology as a transformation aspect in today's healthcare system. Organizations like The Hospital for Sick Children are achieving dramatic improvements in quality of care and system efficiencies by making information work for them."

"As radiologists, we now have immediate access to the diagnostic images we need," said Dr. Paul Babyn, radiologist-in-chief at The Hospital for Sick Children. "This means that an expert interpreter can read the patient's case, access the image, generate the report and sign off all from one workstation. Most importantly, it means a quicker diagnosis for patients."

About GE Medical Systems Information Technologies

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies is a global leader in providing solutions for the reliable and efficient acquisition, analysis and management of patient data in healthcare facilities around the world. The company's offerings include cardiology, patient monitoring, image management, clinical information systems and performance management services. Information Technologies is a GE Medical Systems Company with global headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. GE Medical Systems is a $7 billion global leader in medical technology and services, employing nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Additional information about GE Medical Systems and Information Technologies can be found on the company's web site at www.gemedicalsystems.com.

About Cerner Corporation

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq:CERN)(www.cerner.com) is the leading supplier of clinical and management information and knowledge systems to more than 1,200 healthcare organizations worldwide. Cerner's mission is to connect the appropriate persons, knowledge, and resources at the appropriate time and location to achieve the optimal health outcome. The company's vision is to improve the health of communities through innovation and investments in information technology. Cerner strives to transform the healthcare delivery system by increasing the quality of care, improving efficiencies, eliminating medical error and connecting the individual to the system with innovative information solutions. HNA Millennium is Cerner's comprehensive suite of solutions that promote personal and community health management by connecting consumers, clinicians and healthcare organizations into a streamlined, unified single care process. HNA Millennium applications work on a cohesive platform that is open, intelligent and scalable, allowing vital health information to be accessed and shared throughout the healthcare system. Cerner ... we make healthcare smarter. The following are trademarks of Cerner: Cerner, the Cerner logo, HNA Millennium and RadNet.

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