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EmPath Technologies, Inc. to Showcase CCR Interoperability
EmPath to demonstrate CCR functionality with Allscripts
Las Vegas, NV - March 29, 2007 - EmPath Technologies Inc., a health information technology company, announced that it is demonstrating its By Design Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE) product with the HealthMatics Electronic Health Record (EHR) from Allscripts, the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The demonstration will be part of The IPA Association of America (TIPAAA) 12th Annual National Conference held in Las Vegas, NV from March 22 thru March 24th, 2007.
EmPath’s HIE can be utilized to implement community-based connectivity for healthcare providers and hospitals, enabling the exchange of industry standardized Continuity of Care Records (CCRs).
TIPAAA is the leading trade association serving Independent/Integrated Physician Associations (IPAs). Founded in 1994 in Oakland, California, TIPAAA provides a wide range of products, services, and educational programs designed to help IPAs operate effectively and successfully in managed care. The association has nearly 900 organization members, chapters in 39 states (with more in development), and represents more than 300,000 U.S. physicians affiliated with IPAs.
"We are excited to demonstrate true interoperability with Allscripts using proven technology available in the public domain. We feel this is an important capability for IPAs to see first hand and realize that they can take control and make it happen,” stated Michael Lundie, President of EmPath Technologies.
"EmPath Technologies is a company that understands the importance of IPA’s in the establishment of a healthcare information exchange" said Al Holloway, founder, president and CEO of TIPAAA. "We are excited that they offer a freeware solution and methodology for making a healthcare information exchange a reality today.”
Additionally, EmPath President Michael Lundie will be speaking at the Annual Conference, on Friday, March 23, 2007. Mr. Lundie with Evelyn Jones, Vice President of The Coalition of Athens (GA) Area Physicians, will be speaking on "IPA’s – Catalysts for the Implementation of Community Based Health Information Exchanges.” They will be discussing the roles of IPAs in healthcare information exchanges, lowering costs, utilizing “public domain” software and tools as well as why the time is now.
About EmPath Technologies, Inc.
EmPath Technologies vision and position is founded on the beliefs that
- Patient safety is critical and is enhanced with having healthcare information available when and where it is needed.
- Quick adoption and ease of use is necessary.
- Interoperability is key to having all available information from each stakeholder.
- Cost should be minimal and does not represent a barrier to adoption.
- Flexibility and use with existing systems is a must.
- Current and new standards must be met while maintaining a high level of security.
Empath has compiled the best of practices from industry standards organizations, noted industry focus groups and successful implementations and put them into a model that works. A privately held company, with leaders having significant healthcare information experience is based in Athens, GA. For more information, visit www.empathtechnologies.com . |
