Washington University Physicians Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record; Named ‘One of America’s Top Medical Schools’ by U.S. News & World Report, Software Will Provide Advanced Clinical Automation

Allscripts (Nasdaq:MDRX), the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today that Washington University Physicians, the physician group practice of Washington University School of Medicine, has selected TouchWo

CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS (June 08, 2006) –

Allscripts (Nasdaq:MDRX), the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today that Washington University Physicians, the physician group practice of Washington University School of Medicine, has selected TouchWorks(TM) as its primary Electronic Health Record.

With more than 900 physicians in over 50 specialties, and providing services at more than 35 clinical sites throughout the greater St. Louis area, Washington University Physicians required a solution that would provide its physicians instant access to patient records from any location at any time. The School of Medicine has continually been ranked as ‘One of America’s Top Medical Schools’ by U.S. News & World Report and by embracing the movement towards utilization of an electronic health record, Washington University Physicians once again demonstrates its leadership in the advancement of academic healthcare. Allscripts has a proven track record of successfully deploying electronic health records in many of the nation’s leading academic groups.

“Our selection by an organization that is a significant teaching facility training many of tomorrow’s physicians, a nationally recognized healthcare leader with a complex operating environment, demonstrates the strength and breadth of our TouchWorks Electronic Health Record,” commented Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of Allscripts. “We are excited about and appreciate the opportunity to bring world class information and connectivity to Washington University Physicians, the associated caregivers and nurses, and their patients.”

Washington University will integrate TouchWorks with its existing Centricity Business (formerly IDX(R) Flowcast(TM)) revenue cycle management system. Allscripts and IDX, now a part of GE Healthcare, share a strategic relationship that directly links clinical and financial information systems to provide seamless operations at Washington University School of Medicine.

About Washington University Physicians

Washington University Physicians are the multi-specialty physicians who are members of the full-time faculty at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. They have an active clinical group practice of more than 900 physicians, representing more than 50 specialties and subspecialties in medicine and surgery. Washington University Physicians provide comprehensive medical office (ambulatory) care at more than 35 clinical sites throughout the greater St. Louis area. Washington University School of Medicine is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

About Allscripts

Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The Company’s business groups provide unique solutions that inform, connect and transform healthcare. The Clinical Solutions Group’s award-winning software applications include electronic health record, practice management, e-prescribing, document imaging, emergency department and care management solutions. Additionally, Allscripts provides clinical product education and connectivity solutions for physicians and patients through its Physicians Interactive(TM) Group and medication fulfillment services through its Medication Services Group. To learn more, visit Allscripts on the Web at www.allscripts.com.

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements about Allscripts Healthcare Solutions that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are developed by combining currently available information with Allscripts beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance. Because Allscripts cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that may affect it, or control the ones it does predict, Allscripts’ actual results may be materially different from the results expressed in its forward-looking statements. For a more complete discussion of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may affect Allscripts, see the Company’s 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, available through the Web site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

CONTACT: Allscripts
Dan Michelson, 312-506-1217
dan.michelson@allscripts.com
or
Washington University Physicians
Joni Westerhouse, 314-286-0100
westerhousej@wustl.edu

SOURCE: Allscripts

Source: Allscripts