LYNDHURST, N.J., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedPlus' ChartMaxx(R),
an enterprise-wide electronic health record solution for hospitals, Integrated
Delivery Networks and healthcare communities, placed first in Document
Management and Imaging (DMI) in the "2006 Top 20: Year-End Best in KLAS"
report issued by KLAS Enterprises. ((C) 2006 KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All rights
reserved). This marks the third consecutive year and fourth time in five
years that ChartMaxx has placed first in the DMI category. MedPlus is the
healthcare information technology subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
(NYSE: DGX), the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information
and services.
According the survey, ChartMaxx was recognized by healthcare information
technology executives as the number one DMI vendor in 2006. ChartMaxx
previously won the award in 2002, 2004 and 2005. The solution scored highest
in a variety of areas including "helps your job performance" and "works as
promoted." One hundred percent of respondents indicated they would buy
ChartMaxx again and recommend it to others -- the only DMI vendor that had a
perfect score in both areas. ChartMaxx also held the seventh highest position
in the "overall" rankings out of all healthcare IT vendors measured in the
study.
"I am pleased that we attained the number one ranking for the third
consecutive year and continue to earn higher performance metrics on all
dimensions of the study," said Richard Mahoney, President, MedPlus and Vice
President, Healthcare Information Solutions at Quest Diagnostics. "The KLAS
award is a true testament to our team's ability to deliver on our promise of
better care and better business."
The KLAS report includes healthcare executives' favorable commentary that
highlights ChartMaxx' value. According to one KLAS survey respondent,
"ChartMaxx is an excellent tool for our physicians because the solution allows
them to access the patient record through a Web link so that they can see all
the patient data." In addition, "we receive excellent service and
responsiveness from MedPlus." Other survey respondents commented: "This is a
solid EMR system that meets our needs. It is easy to populate ChartMaxx with
interfaces and other foreign systems. Our end-users are very satisfied with
this system, and have found it easy to use" and "we would highly recommend
this ChartMaxx product to anybody. Our physicians and staff consistently
comment that it is our best product."
KLAS rankings are based on interviews with healthcare executives,
professionals, and clinicians at more than 4,500 hospitals and 2,500 clinics
nationwide on more than 750+ different products. KLAS defines DMI vendors as
companies that scan, create, archive, workflow and validate a variety of
clinical and non-clinical (administrative/business) paper and electronic
documents. According to KLAS, DMI systems are emerging as key solutions for
hospitals to gain enterprise access to information while integrating data from
disparate systems.
About KLAS Enterprises
KLAS, founded in 1996, is the only research and consulting firm that
specializes in providing the healthcare information technology (HIT) industry
with unbiased, factual information on HIT vendor performance. KLAS, teamed
with thousands of healthcare executives, CIOs, directors, managers and
clinicians, has created a dynamic database of information on the performance
of HIT vendors. The KLAS database represents the opinions of healthcare
executives, managers and clinicians from more than 4,500 hospitals and 2,500
clinics on more than 750+ different products. The information contained within
the database is current, as it is refreshed daily with new performance
evaluations and interviews. KLAS utilizes a two-step process to collect candid
performance data so KLAS clients are able to clearly see how a vendor or
product is truly performing.
How to Obtain a Copy of the Report
If you have questions about the study or if you would like to purchase a
copy, call toll-free at 800.920.4109 or visit http://www.healthcomputing.com.
About ChartMaxx
ChartMaxx is an enterprise-wide electronic health record solution built on
a document management & imaging foundation that enables healthcare
organizations to enhance performance by improving patient care and maximizing
business results through the efficient collection, access and use of clinical,
financial and administrative information. Immediate, concurrent access to
information makes ChartMaxx a key component in efficient management of patient
records. The solution provides the tools hospitals need to accelerate
turnaround time for chart completion, introduce electronic patient
registration, utilize remote coding, automate release of information and
maximize electronic information access across the entire facility. ChartMaxx
has been implemented in more than 120 hospitals and clinics throughout the
United States and Canada. Additional ChartMaxx product information is
available at: www.medplus.com
About MedPlus
MedPlus, the healthcare information technology subsidiary of Quest
Diagnostics, is a leading developer and integrator of clinical connectivity
and healthcare data management solutions that foster better patient care and
improve business performance for healthcare institutions, physicians and
patients. The company's ChartMaxx and Care360(TM) solutions efficiently and
securely collect, store, manage and integrate clinical information within an
organization, enterprise, practice or community. ChartMaxx, the award-winning
electronic health record solution, has been implemented in more than 120
hospitals and clinics with more than 125,000 clinical and administrative
users. Care360 is a patient-centric physician portal providing a network of
more than 100,000 physicians and their staff with tools to improve patient
care and overall office efficiency. Additional company information is
available at: www.medplus.com
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is the leading provider of diagnostic testing,
information and services that patients and doctors need to make better
healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic
testing services through its national network of laboratories and patient
service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive
medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing
innovative new diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology
solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is
available at: http://www.questdiagnostics.com/.
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts or
information may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and
outcomes to be materially different. Certain of these risks and uncertainties
may include, but are not limited to, competitive environment, changes in
government regulations, changing relationships with customers, payers,
suppliers and strategic partners and other factors described in the Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated's most recent Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings.
SOURCE Quest Diagnostics
CONTACT: Laure Park, Investors, +1-201-393-5030, or Jennifer Somers,
Media, +1-201-393-5700, both for Quest Diagnostics
Web site: http://www.questdiagnostics.com
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