NextGen Healthcare’s Technology Selected to Connect Baptist Health Care Physicians Community-Wide
Large health system cites NextGen Healthcare’s single database platform and commitment to helping organizations achieve Meaningful Use as reasons for selection
HORSHAM, Pa. (November 16, 2010) – NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced it has executed an agreement with Baptist Health Care, a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama, to deploy NextGen® Ambulatory EHR and NextGen® Practice Management. Through this agreement, all Baptist-employed physicians will have access to the integrated NextGen® platform. In addition, Baptist Health Care will offer access to community physicians who choose to purchase the solution.
Nationally recognized for performance excellence and quality achievement, Baptist Health Care’s network includes four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Lakeview Center and Baptist Medical Group. The NextGen® platform will enable physicians to exchange data across the large enterprise with the goal of streamlining clinical and administrative workflow between physician offices, hospitals and patients. In addition, the solution will help further enhance patient care by facilitating accurate data collection at the point of care.
“We believe the use of NextGen Healthcare’s innovative and proven technology platform will help better prepare us for future healthcare reform requirements
NextGen Ambulatory EHR features pre-built clinical templates and workflow for more than 26 specialties to help ensure complete, accurate documentation stored in a standard format
NextGen Ambulatory EHR and NextGen Practice Management both provide reporting capabilities that can be leveraged to accurately track quality improvement measures
“The ability to exchange data across our enterprise in real-time will not only help to streamline our administrative workflow, but will also facilitate an environment for improved quality of care at the community level,” said Robert Johnson, chief information officer of Baptist Health Care.
“Baptist Health Care is committed to supporting the needs of its community, which is evident through their rich history of providing quality care and proactive approach to technology,” said Scott Decker, president of NextGen Healthcare. “As the healthcare environment continues to evolve due to economic and regulatory changes, it is more important than ever for organizations to proactively seek resources that line up with their vision for the future. We look forward to helping Baptist strengthen its strategic position and alignment with physicians in the surrounding community.”
About NextGen Healthcare
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII), provides integrated clinical, financial and connectivity solutions for ambulatory, inpatient and dental provider organizations. For more information, please visit www.nextgen.com and www.qsii.com. Follow NextGen Healthcare on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nextgen or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare.
About Baptist Health Care
Baptist Health Care is a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare organization committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. Nationally recognized for performance excellence and quality achievement, Baptist has consistently ranked in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction as recognized by Press Ganey. Baptist Health Care includes four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Baptist Home Health Care and Durable Medical Equipment, Baptist Leadership Group, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Lakeview Center and Baptist Medical Group. With more than 6,000 employees, Baptist Health Care is the largest non-governmental employer in northwest Florida. For more information, please visit www.eBaptistHealthCare.org.
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