BUFFALO, N.Y., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CTG Health
Solutions, a leading healthcare information technology (IT)
consulting firm and a business unit of CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX), an IT
solutions and services company, announced today the recent
expansion of a large Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
pre-implementation project and two large-scale EMR system
implementation and integration projects. The clients include two
major health systems and one of the largest hospitals in the
Western United States.
- A nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system
comprising hospitals, outpatient services, assisted and long-term
care facilities and healthcare centers has contracted with CTG to
provide additional support on a large EpicCare EMR
pre-implementation project.
- One of the leading operators of general acute care hospitals
with facilities in more than 25 states has signed an agreement with
CTG to provide additional support for the implementation and
optimization of its clinical system.
- One of the largest academic medical centers in the country,
providing a full spectrum of emergency, inpatient and outpatient
services to underserved regions, has expanded its ongoing contract
with CTG to implement and optimize Cerner® PowerChart
EMR.
"Our significant Epic experience makes CTG an ideal partner to
provide more support for this major Epic pre-implementation project
that is one of several other projects already underway at the same
client. The expansion of our role in these two other major projects
is indicative of the increasing scope and size of the EMR
implementation, application management and integration support that
CTG is providing to our clients," said James R. Boldt, CTG chairman and chief executive
officer. "As the industry continues to evolve through the advent of
healthcare reform and emerging models of care and reimbursement,
CTG understands the impact that EMRs can have on both patient care
and a provider's revenue cycle. CTG Health Solutions continues to
provide unparalleled clinical, operational, and technical expertise
to manage the successful selection, implementation, and
optimization of today's advanced EMR systems."
About CTG Health Solutions
CTG Health Solutions, the healthcare division of CTG, is a
leading information technology consulting firm dedicated solely to
helping healthcare institutions, physician practices, payers and
related organizations achieve clinical and financial goals through
effective technology and business solutions. Over the last 25
years, CTG Health Solutions has provided healthcare IT, and
operational and strategic consulting support to more than 600
healthcare organizations.
About CTG
CTG develops innovative IT solutions to address the business
needs and challenges of companies in several higher-growth
industries including healthcare, energy, and technology
services. As a leading provider of IT and business consulting
solutions to the healthcare market, CTG offers hospitals, physician
groups, and regional health information exchanges a full range of
electronic medical record services. Additionally, CTG has
developed for the healthcare provider and payer markets unique,
proprietary software solutions that support better and lower cost
healthcare. CTG also provides managed services IT staffing
for major technology companies and large corporations. Backed
by over 45 years' experience, proprietary methodologies, and an ISO
9001-certified management system, CTG has a proven track record of
delivering high-value, industry-specific solutions. CTG
operates in North America and
Western Europe. CTG posts
news and other important information on the Web at www.ctg.com.
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concerning the Company's current expectations as to future growth.
These statements are based upon a review of industry reports,
current business conditions in the areas where the Company does
business, the availability of qualified professional staff, the
demand for the Company's services, and other factors that involve
risk and uncertainty. As such, actual results may differ materially
in response to a change in such factors. Such forward-looking
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's
disclosures set forth in the Company's 2011 Form 10-K, which is
incorporated by reference. The Company assumes no obligation to
update the forward-looking information contained in this
release.
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