Austin based electronic health record vendor taking advantage of market condition for expansion

AUSTIN, Texas -- , an industry leader in the development and implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management (PM) solutions, is proud to announce it has increased its total employee count by 36%, expanding most all departments with both entry level and senior positions. has also experienced a 36.5% increase in organic sales alone since the beginning of 2010. In particular, the company anticipates significant growth in the areas of provider training, implementation, customer support, health information exchanges, public health programs (e.g., the Patient Centered Medical Home), practice optimization, patient safety initiatives, research, design, development, quality assurance, content development, and education.

escalation in hiring began in early 2009 and has maintained a steady climb through the first quarter of 2010. Departments that have seen the greatest expansion are research, development, support, and implementation. Research and development gains reflect the company's commitment to stay at the forefront of the technology curve while maintaining pace with evolving industry standards and requirements.

In order to maintain the highest quality of customer care as our client base continues to expand, has focused on expanding its team of dedicated client services representatives. The company has a track record of controlled growth that emphasizes providing the highest level of support to its customers. projected future client growth will continue to create jobs in Austin for the foreseeable future.

"We feel well-positioned to play a central role in the expansion of the health information technology industry," said Michael Q. Stearns, M.D., President and CEO of .

Especially "given our track records of success with small to medium sized primary care and specialty practices," Michael Q. Stearns added.

Michael Q. Stearns said, "In response to the dramatic increase in demand for our products and services, we have been expanding our internal workforce and refining a certification program for implementation partners."

is also lending its expertise to educational institutions by helping to create training and certification programs for health information technology (HIT), one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy," stated Patrick Hall, Executive Vice President of Business Development at . "We are working with tertiary educational institutions to develop curriculum that will build an educated HIT workforce. As we move forward with growth and expansions within the company, will continue to be a thought leader advancing industry efforts to better HIT education locally and nationwide," concluded Hall.

Company ranked #1 in analysis of 22 most commonly used systems.

AUSTIN, TX— Solution Series Chart electronic health record (EHR) received the top overall score in the American Academy of Family Physicians' (AAFP) Family Practice Management (FPM) 2009 EHR User Satisfaction Survey. The survey, previously conducted in 2005 and 2007, was markedly expanded this year to include responses from 2,012 family practice physicians using a total of 22 EHR systems.

The FPM 2008 EHR survey serves as a valuable and current resource to family physicians looking to purchase or replace an EHR system for their practice. Survey participants were asked to respond to 13 questions on topics such as: "Overall the EHR is easy and intuitive to use", "Documenting care is easy and effective with this EHR", "Finding and reviewing information is easy with the EHR", etc. The responses were totaled and overall had the highest score amongst 22 vendors.

This marks the third time this survey has been conducted by Family Practice Management. Solution Series Chart also received top rankings on the two prior surveys conducted in 2005 and 2007.
"We are deeply honored to have performed so well in such a carefully designed, thorough and objective survey of family practice physicians using electronic health records." said Michael Q. Stearns, M.D., President and CEO of .

Michael Q. Stearns added, "The quality of care benefits of health information technology will never be realized until physicians are satisfied with how EHRs perform at many levels."

"As before, we will use the information garnered from this survey to help us guide continued improvements to our EHR and the services we provide," Michael Q. Stearns said.

The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the largest national medical organizations, representing more than 94,600 family physicians, family medicine residents and medical students nationwide. Founded in 1947, its mission has been to preserve and promote the science and art of Family Medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.

Company chosen by REC to accomplish statewide implementation and meaningful use.

AUSTIN, TX Ð , a leading provider of electronic health records (EHRs), announced they have been selected as an EHR vendor partner by the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. (KFMC). KFMC serves as the federally designated Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (HITREC) for the state of Kansas, and works with physicians to improve the quality of healthcare provided to the state of Kansas, including Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. will work with KFMC to encourage and facilitate the adoption of EHR technology throughout Kansas as well as ensure enhanced purchasing power for the state's healthcare providers. As a selected vendor, will help providers manage efficient implementation and achievement of meaningful use in a cost effective manner.

was identified by an established vendor selection committee, the Kansas Electronic Medical Record Steering Committee, as being capable of offering Kansas providers optimal financial opportunities by adding Solution Seriesª EHR system to their practice. The comprehensive selection process lasted several months and judged vendors via thorough market research and an open RFI process. Applicants were assessed based on CCHIT certification and an evaluation of 419 functional requirements. fulfilled the criteria and was recognized as a Tier One vendor, capable of offering products that meet the test of functionality, satisfying Stage I Meaningful Use criteria, and offering a comprehensive set of support services to both the KFMC and contracting providers.

"We are extremely pleased to be working with and are confident that this partnership will further enhance our services and value being delivered to over 600 providers in Kansas, "said Michael Aldridge, MBA, Vice President of Information Technology at KFMC.

Through KFMC's partnership with Associated Purchasing Services, the organization's group purchasing affiliate, the selected EHR Vendors have agreed to offer REC Kansas participants such benefits as reduced equipment costs, consulting support costs, software costs, greater control over contract terms, pre-negotiated standard contracts, ensured functionality support for primary care providers, as well as ensuring requirements for safety net clinics are met.

"We are delighted to have been chosen by the KFMC HITREC as a tier one preferred vendor," said Michael Q. Stearns, MD, CEO of .

Michael Q. Stearns said, "They are a very forward thinking organization and their efforts will have a significant impact on the adoption of sophisticated healthcare technology that will benefit patients throughout the state of Kansas."

"Under their guidance we can expect to see a marked transformation in healthcare in the state of Kansas through the effective use of interoperable EHRs," Michael Q. Stearns said.