Misys Healthcare Systems Celebrates Fourth Consecutive TEPR Award
Misys eScript Recognized for Improving Patient Safety and Physician Efficiencies Through Innovative Technology
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 22, 2007) - Misys Healthcare Systems, LLC, a market leader in healthcare IT, has received its fourth consecutive TEPR (Towards the Electronic Patient Record) Award. Under the category of “Standalone E-Prescribing Systems,” Misys was awarded a 2007 TEPR Award on Monday at the annual TEPR conference held in Dallas, Texas. Misys eScript™ was honored for its ability to improve patient care by helping physicians reduce the likelihood of medical errors, improve office efficiencies and increase community connectivity.
Each year, the TEPR Awards are presented to the top three vendors in a number of key categories at the Medical Records Institute’s annual TEPR conference. Now in its eighth year, the TEPR awards aim to recognize superior products within the industry to aid organizations in identifying the highest quality solutions.
Misys eScript is a web-based solution that provides a convenient and secure way to write electronic prescriptions using personal computers, PDAs, or any other Internet connected device. This robust e-prescribing solution, powered by OnCallData™ from InstantDx, gives more than 100,000 doctors using Misys® practice-management software the opportunity to electronically route prescriptions to participating pharmacies in seconds, while checking for insurance eligibility and patient formularies in real-time.
“We are proud Misys eScript was recognized by TEPR, and we are honored to accept our fourth consecutive award from the organization,” said Paul Edge, director of product management, Misys Healthcare Systems. “Misys eScript is a great first step for physician practices to establish connectivity, while avoiding medication-related errors and improving efficiencies. This award reinforces the value Misys Healthcare offers to its customers.”
About Misys Healthcare Systems
Misys Healthcare Systems develops and supports reliable, easy-to-use software and services of exceptional quality that enable physicians and caregivers to more easily manage the complexities of healthcare. Misys' family of leading clinical products and Web-based technologies are designed to share patient data across medical care settings. Misys makes Community EHR a reality by connecting community-based physicians and caregivers to the acute care enterprise, enabling increased efficiencies, better decision-making and improved hospital-physician relations. For more information, visit
www.misyshealthcare.com.
About Misys plc
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global software and solutions company, is one of the world's largest and longest-established providers of industry-specific software. Founded in 1979, Misys serves the international banking and healthcare industries, combining technological expertise with in-depth understanding of customers' markets and operational needs. In banking, Misys is a market leader with over 1,200 customers, including 49 of the world's top 50 banks. In healthcare, Misys is also a market leader, serving more than 110,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations, 1,200 hospitals and 600 home care providers. Through Sesame, a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is also a leading provider of support services to financial advisers in the UK. Misys employs around 6,000 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.misys.com.
