AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today
, Inc., an industry leader in the development and implementation of electronic health records ( EHRs ) and Practice Management ( PM ) solutions, announced several recent changes in their senior management team.
David Winn, M.D., the founder and former CEO of
, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board. He will continue to contribute to the strategic direction of
while expanding his medical missionary work in foreign countries and other philanthropic endeavors. Michael Q. Stearns, M.D., formerly President of
, has assumed the role of President and CEO. "Over the past ten years I have seen this company become one of the foremost providers of EHR software and services in the country. In his role as President of
, Michael Q. Stearns, M.D. has demonstrated his leadership and vision in this industry. His experience as a clinician coupled with his extensive knowledge of health information technology will ensure that
will deliver the right solutions for 21st century medicine," stated Dr. Winn.
Michael Q. Stearns, M.D. has participated in several high profile health information technology initiatives sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, the National Cancer Institute, SNOMED International, and HITSP. Michael Q. Stearns, M.D. has also spent much of the last 7 years working closely with physicians on the design, development and implementation of electronic health records. "I am deeply honored to be given the opportunity to build on Dr. Winn's track record of success. Under his leadership we have assembled a team of senior healthcare IT managers with the knowledge, experience and vision to develop solutions to the myriad of challenges facing today's healthcare providers," commented Michael Q. Stearns, M.D..
Maria Rudolph, MPH, has assumed the role of Vice President of Business Development. She brings extensive experience with electronic health record ( EHR ) vendors from her past roles in development and implementation at Cerner and QuadraMed, two leading acute care EHR vendors. More recently, she led Informatics initiatives for two major medical associations, the American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) and the American College of Physicians ( ACP ). "I am delighted and honored to be part of the
team and look forward to contributing to the ongoing excellence and growth of this product. New models of delivering care, such as the medical home, emphasize the need for care that is coordinated and integrated across care settings. Physicians will require seamless financial and clinical solutions like those offered by
that not only resolve workflow issues within the practice, but also allow physicians to share information amongst themselves and with other healthcare facilities," said Maria Rudolph.
"With Ms. Rudolph we have an outstanding addition to an already strong senior management team. She will accelerate our ability to implement robust data sharing between health care organizations and optimize our products for national initiatives such as the medical home," stated Michael Q. Stearns, M.D.. "We have enhanced our ability to serve as educators and thought leaders in the medical community."
Austin-based electronic health record vendor doubles growth rate in 2010.
AUSTIN, TX -
, a leading provider of electronic health records (EHRs), is proud to announce another year of record revenue and employee growth. In 2010
doubled their growth rate from the previous two years. Total employee count grew from 209 to 275 through the course of 2010, a 31% increase, expanding nearly every department with both entry level and senior positions. The company anticipates significant growth will continue through 2011 in the areas of provider training, implementation, customer support, meaningful use assistance, health information exchanges, special projects (e.g., the Patient Centered Medical Home), practice optimization, patient safety initiatives, research, design, development, quality assurance, content development, and education.
began an escalation in hiring in early 2009, and continued to see significant growth throughout 2010. In order to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction during this period of expansion,
continues to focus on its commitment to hiring and training a staff that will be an asset to customers. A US-based support team is always available to
customers and is one of the many reasons why the company continues to garner numerous top rankings in independent surveys, including receiving two 2010 Best in KLAS awards for Ambulatory EHR (2-5 physician) and Practice Management (2-5 physician).
"A large portion of our customer growth can be attributed to
being selected by the majority of regional extension centers that have created some form of vendor short list," said Patrick Hall, Executive Vice President of Business Development at
. " We are one of the top selected vendors which, given the rigorous nature of the selection processes that evaluate customer satisfaction, product capabilities, corporate financial stability, and numerous other factors, is a reflection of our leadership position in the industry," concluded Hall.
"
grown in 2010 was absolutely remarkable," said Michael Q. Stearns, MD and President and CEO of
.
"Our tremendous growth is a testament of our commitment to providing our customers with the knowledge and support they need to achieve the highest level of care possible," Michael Q. Stearns explained.
"We are thankful to our loyal and growing customer base for allowing us to make their practices more efficient and secure," Michael Q. Stearns said.
will assist physicians at "Meaningful Use" workshops.
AUSTIN, TX -
, a leading provider of electronic health records (EHRs), announced they have been selected by the Florida Medical Association (FMA), in partnership with Maxwell IT Company, as a leading EHR vendor as part of a new series of workshops designed to help Florida physicians achieve "Meaningful Use" compliance. The workshops will run from January to April 2011, and will guide doctors through the process of choosing, implementing and upgrading an EHR system to meet their practice needs. The workshops will take place in nine Florida cities and are free for FMA and county medical society members.
"The FMA wants to ensure that physicians have the most credible, up-to-date information on EHR systems so they can better serve their patients," said Christopher Pittman, M.D., chair of the FMA Health Care Information Technology Task Force. "The process of choosing and implementing a system can be overwhelming and time-consuming. The value of these workshops is that they cut through the clutter and help doctors choose the right system for their practice needs, while meeting Meaningful Use standards."
Physicians will have an opportunity to test-drive the latest EHR tools, and the FMA and Maxwell IT have simplified the selection process by identifying a short list of companies that meet top-tier and emerging technology criteria.
was selected based on ambulatory-product market features, PM/EHR integration, financial stability, CCHIT certification and contractual willingness to meet "Meaningful Use" Stage 1 requirements and a solid market presence in the State of Florida. Solution Seriesª also recently received 2010 Best in KLAS Awards for Ambulatory EMR (2-5 physician) and Practice Management (2-5 physician) as well as Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) certification via Drummond Group. These accolades as well as recurring high scores in physician-based surveys conducted by AAFP and ACP, made
a clear choice as a FMA workshop vendor.
The EHR workshops, which are also open to practice administrators and office personnel, will provide:
- Best practices for choosing, implementing and upgrading an EHR system to meet Meaningful Use
- Guidance on meeting the new federal health care law's definition of Meaningful Use to receive incentives up to $64,000 per provider
- Information on the EHR products that consistently receive top ratings from industry analysts, state medical associations and the FMA
- Free EHR selection and implementation planning toolkits for FMA members
- Certified Medical Education (CME) credit
"We are honored to have been selected as a top tier vendor and look forward to helping providers in Florida move towards a streamlined and interconnected healthcare community," said Dr. Michael Q. Stearns, President and CEO of
.
"The FMA workshops will be an asset to the Florida healthcare community," Michael Q. Stearns said.
Michael Q. Stearns added, "we're confident physicians will achieve meaningful use with our product."
"The FMA's ultimate goal with the workshop series is to help physicians practice medicine," said FMA Director of Medical Economics and Associate General Counsel Linda McMullen, J.D. "Doctors must not only choose the right EHR system, but also incorporate it properly into the routine care process to achieve Meaningful Use. These are hands-on courses that are designed to help them make confident choices and learn best practices, which will maximize their investment and enable them to better care for their patients."
e -MDs Solution Seriesª recognized as top EHR and PM system for practices of 2-5 physicians.
AUSTIN, TX -
, a leading provider of electronic health records, announced that its electronic health record (EHR) and practice management (PM) software,
Solution Seriesª Version 7.0, has been named "Best in KLAS" in two of the 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services report.
received Best in KLAS in the Ambulatory EMR (2-5 physician) category, and Best in KLAS for Practice Management (2-5 physician).
Best in KLAS rankings are awarded annually and celebrate vendors that have received the highest provider scores for software, professional services, and medical equipment. KLAS ratings are the measuring stick by which thousands of hospitals and clinics evaluate vendor performance. This year's Best in KLAS awards continue the consistent pattern of high user ratings
has received from physician surveys, including those conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) (
has been the top overall vendor in all 3 AAFP surveys conducted thus far); American College of Physicians (ACP) (
was the top vendor in the ACP EHR Partner Program evaluations performed in 2008 and 2009), and AmericanEHR Partners.
"Since 1998, the objective of the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report has been to help healthcare providers make informed decisions," said KLAS President Adam Gale."The Best in KLAS distinction represents a commitment to meeting customer expectations and we congratulate the vendors making strides in every phase of customer relationsÑfrom the sales presentation to implementation to ongoing service and support."
KLAS is an independent organization that reports medical device and health information system performance ratings based on evaluations submitted by thousands of healthcare providers throughout the United States and Canada over a 12-month period. KLAS rankings measure a vendor's performance in the areas of product quality, implementation, service and support. By reporting accurate, honest, and impartial vendor performance data, KLAS helps healthcare providers make informed technology decisions. Unbiased ranking systems like KLAS have made
a top selected vendor by Health Information Technology Regional Extensions Centers (HITRECs) across the country. Solution Seriesª users have experienced improvements in workflow and billing and received ambulatory care awards such as the esteemed 2010 HIMSS Davies Awards.
"We feel honored to have performed so well in such a well-respected evaluation," stated Michael Q. Stearns, MD, the President and CEO of
.
"The Best in KLAS awards are especially important to us because they rely on the opinions of healthcare professionals who use our technology on a day-to-day basis," said Michael Q. Stearns.
Michael Q. Stearns explained, "As providers look to select the best technologies for their operations, KLAS has historically offered some of the most respected research in the healthcare industry.
This acknowledgement has given us the confidence that our solutions will meet their expectations," said Michael Q. Stearns.
"We are honored to have our EHR ranked at the top by the most credible and objective evaluations available, including those performed by KLAS, the AAFP and the ACP," Michael Q. Stearns said.
Beyond high industry user ratings and industry rankings,
Solution Seriesª has received Meaningful Use Certification, including being one of the only vendors to certify on all 44 clinical quality measures. This demonstrates the robustness and usability of the software.
clients enjoy ease of use and realize return on their investment shortly after implementation. Both of the 2010 HIMSS Ambulatory Care Davies Award winners are also
clients.