Esoterix Inc. Selects MOLIS, the Next Generation in Laboratory Information Systems.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K AUSTIN, Texas--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 1, 2001 Esoterix Inc. announced today that it has selected SIA Sia (sī`ə) or Siaha (sī`əhə), in the Bible, family returned from the Exile. SIA - Serial Interface Adaptor of Tucson, Ariz., to launch its Laboratory Information System (LIS LIS - Langage Implementation Systeme. A predecessor of Ada developed by Ichbiah in 1973. It was influenced by Pascal's data structures and Sue's control structures. A type declaration can have a low-level implementation specification. ). The purpose of the Laboratory Information System is to provide a standardized, unified laboratory system across all business units and sites of Esoterix Inc. SIA is a Tucson, Ariz., based information systems company, focusing on software development for the clinical laboratory. SIA's laboratory information system, known as MOLIS MOLIS Minority On-Line Information Service , was developed using technology that allows it to be customized to keep pace with the changing business needs and new technology opportunities of today's complex medical laboratories. Al DeStefano, SIA President states, "We believe MOLIS's versatility is the perfect match for Esoterix's innovative style of laboratory service delivery. As their company's business is faced with new demands, MOLIS's functionality will transform readily, allowing it to meet Esoterix's requirements as they continue to expand." James McClintic, Esoterix 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. , explains further, "We are very excited about licensing the MOLIS system from SIA. This standardized platform, with links to other standard systems, will allow our company to be viewed by customers as a single, consolidated company with centralized resources. I am also impressed with the international background of SIA and the capacity for MOLIS to report in ten different languages. The centralization and international aspect are both important in the future growth of our company." In addition, LIS will allow for improvements in workflow processes that include implementation of standardized front-end processing, specimen management and storage, barcode and imaging technologies. Last year, Esoterix spent $4.5 million beefing up its Information Technology (IT) department and will invest nearly three times as much into IT over the next 12 months. Esoterix CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Darryl Goss, emphasizes the company's commitment to IT; "The MOLIS platform will provide the foundation that links to a variety of Esoterix systems. MOLIS not only allows for consolidation of activities, materials, human resources and expertise, but also allows us to gain efficiencies to support the growth and expansion of our business." Founded in 1995, Esoterix Inc. is a unique company providing technology-based laboratory services and information solutions to enhance healthcare providers' ability to manage and care for patients. Esoterix's testing services include expertise in Allergy and Asthma, Coagulation/Cardiology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease Infectious disease A pathological condition spread among biological species. Infectious diseases, although varied in their effects, are always associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites and aberrant proteins known as prions. , Molecular Genetics molecular genetics n. The branch of genetics that deals with hereditary transmission and variation on the molecular level. , Oncology and Toxicology. Esoterix also has a central laboratory, Esoterix Center for Clinical Trials, dedicated to biopharmaceutical research. Esoterix has 580 employees and is privately funded through Behrman Capital of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . (www.esoterix.com) |
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