DAOU Systems Inc. Joins Healthcare Research and Development Institute.SAN DIEGO--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 25, 1999--DAOU Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:DAOU) is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as a client of Healthcare Research and Development Institute (HRDI HRDI High Resolution Doppler Imager HRDI Healthcare Research and Development Institute (Pensacola, Florida) HRDI Human Resources Development Institute, Inc (Chicago, IL behavioral health organization) ), effective January 1999. The membership of HRDI comprises a think tank of thirty-five CEOs of leading healthcare systems who serve as advisers to some fifty client companies in the healthcare industry. As a client of HRDI, DAOU will have an opportunity to fine tune its strategic plans with key member executives who will assist DAOU in understanding its customers' needs throughout major healthcare systems. "B2K B2K Boys of the New Millennium (band) B2K Blueprint 2000 " (beyond year 2000) issues such as next generation internet See Internet2. applications and outsourcing complete information technology (IT) departments are of particular interest. "DAOU Systems will be an excellent fit with HRDI," commented HRDI President and Chief Executive Officer Diane Appleyard. "HRDI works with a wide variety of quality companies who supply goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. to healthcare. At a time when information technology (IT) is such a high priority, both the HRDI members and DAOU executives should benefit from their discussions together. With the growth and expanded service capability DAOU has experienced in the past year, we hope to help them grapple with key strategic issues. We look forward to contributing to the DAOU team." DAOU Systems 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. , Georges Daou, stated, "We are delighted to be part of this prestigious group. Understanding and serving our customers with timely, value-added solutions is our top priority, and we feel that working with HRDI will help us take great strides in the right direction." Other clients of HRDI include Abbott Laboratories, Paine Webber, Eastman Kodak, Cardinal Health, Eli Lilly, Heidrick & Struggles and 3M. DAOU Systems Inc. is a provider of integrated Information Technology (company) Integrated Information Technology - (IIT) A Santa Clara based company producing a programmable, single chip H.261 and MPEG system. The chip contains a RISC processor, originally based on the MIPS architecture but now called RISCit, and a "Pixel Processor". (IT) solutions and services to the U.S. healthcare industry. DAOU's capabilities range from up-front strategic consulting to IT system design, implementation and long-term tactical support. DAOU's IT offerings include data, voice and video networking, applications consulting and implementation, as well as operational and Internet solutions. DAOU has nearly 800 employees, and has provided services to more than 1,300 healthcare organizations, including many of the nation's top 100 integrated delivery systems 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 . DAOU's clients include organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic, Catholic Healthcare West Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) is a California not-for-profit public benefit corporation that operates hospitals in California, Arizona, and Nevada[1]. As such, it is exempt from federal and state income taxes. , Mercy Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract and Saint Barnabas Health Care. More information about DAOU Systems can be found at www.daou.com on the World Wide Web. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. The company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements and will depend upon a number of factors, including those discussed in the company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission and other press releases of the company. |
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