Misys Healthcare Systems' EMR Successfully Completes DOQ-IT Testing; Misys' Commitment to Providing Quality Solutions Gains Momentum with Industry Recognition.RALEIGH, N.C. -- Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare IT, today announced that it is among the first electronic medical record (EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. ) vendors in the nation to successfully complete testing status for Doctor's Office Quality-Information Technology (DOQ-IT DOQ-IT Doctors Office Quality Information Technology ). This achievement underscores Misys' commitment to enabling the widespread adoption of EMRs among medical practices. DOQ-IT recognized vendors are endorsed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), previously known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that administers the Medicare program and (CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. ), the National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance Medical practice A private, not-for-profit organization which has become the leading accreditor of managed care plans; in site visits, NCQA reviewers evaluate a managed care plan in terms of quality management, physicians' (NCQA NCQA National Committee on Quality Assurance, see there ) and the American Medical Association American Medical Association (AMA), professional physicians' organization (founded 1847). Its goals are to protect the interests of American physicians, advance public health, and support the growth of medical science. (AMA (Automatic Message Accounting) The recording and reporting of telephone calls within a telephone system. It includes the calling and called parties and start and stop times of the call. )/ Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement (Consortium). CMS, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS , established the DOQ-IT initiative program to encourage physicians to adopt EHRs and, in turn, improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health care. EMRs enable this by providing medical practices with the necessary tools to collect and manage patients' complete care information. In order to gain official DOQ-IT recognition, vendors must meet all 35 DOQ-IT reporting requirements. "Misys is committed to driving the advancement of healthcare IT through EHR adoption," said Rob Kill, president of the Physician Systems business unit of Misys Healthcare Systems. "With our Center for Community Health Leadership, the AC Group's Five-Star rating, the Best in KLAS advancement, and now, DOQ-IT recognition, we are continuously promoting an interoperable healthcare system--sharing knowledge and best practice in healthcare IT to improve quality of care while helping to minimize healthcare costs." The latest release of Misys EMR 8.0 vastly expands interoperability capabilities and support of healthcare communities by connecting physicians and patients through automated clinical and practice technology. The solution integrates and operates seamlessly with other IT systems, enhancing medical practices' revenue through advanced billing practices and charge capture. About Misys Healthcare Systems Misys Healthcare Systems, one of the top five healthcare IT companies in North America, develops and supports reliable, easy-to-use software and services of exceptional quality that enable physicians and caregivers to more easily manage the complexities of healthcare. Misys' family of leading clinical products and Web-based technologies - Misys Optimum(TM) solutions - are designed from the ground up to share patient data across all medical care settings. Misys Optimum connects community-based physicians and caregivers to the acute care enterprise, enabling increased efficiencies, better decision-making and improved hospital-physician relations. For more information, visit www.misyshealthcare.com. About Misys plc Misys plc (FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. : MSY.L), the global software company, is one of the world's largest and longest-established providers of industry-specific software. Founded in 1979, Misys serves the international banking and healthcare industries, combining technological expertise with in-depth understanding of customers' markets and operational needs. In banking Misys is a market leader with over 1,200 customers, including 49 of the world's top 50 banks. In healthcare Misys is also a market leader, serving 110,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations, 1,200 hospitals and 600 home care providers. Through Sesame, a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is also a leading provider of support services to financial advisers in the UK. Misys employs around 6,000 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.misys.com. Misys. Making things that really matter, work better. |
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