iSOFT to offer Global Support for Picis Solutions

February 6, 2010

With intents to strengthen its position in the global acute care arena, Picis has signed a strategic partnership with iSOFT, through which the latter will offer implementation, distribution and global support for selected solutions of Picis CareSuite® family of high-acuity solutions across several international markets. Read more

Intel Health Guide Enters UK Market with GE-Intel Alliance Expansion

January 8, 2010

With intents to aid care providers in addressing the increase in chronic diseases and conditions associated with the aging population, GE Healthcare and Intel Corporation have entered into an agreement to expand the sales and marketing of the Intel® Health Guide to the United Kingdom. Read more

Cerner and CDW Collaborate to Increase Physician Implementation of EHR

October 19, 2009

In a first-of-its-kind move, Cerner Corporation will be delivering its entire suite of ambulatory software for physician practices through a national channel partner, following the signing of a collaborative agreement with CDW Healthcare. Under the terms of the agreement, CDW will start marketing Cerner’s physician practice solutions from November 1st, 2009. Read more

Sunquest Reinforces its Laboratory and Diagnostic IT Focus with Product Innovation for Pathology Department

August 29, 2009

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and Partners HealthCare System, Inc., a not-for-profit integrated health system, to co-develop an advanced laboratory information system (LIS) that includes clinical and anatomic pathology operations. Under the terms of the agreement, Sunquest will combine its diagnostic and clinical LIS knowledge with MGH and Partners HealthCare’s clinical expertise and research to co-develop the solution. The agreement also calls for the distribution and implementation of the solution. Read more

Allscripts Enters into Reseller Agreement with Edge Health Solutions

February 19, 2009

Edge Health Solutions, Inc (EHSI) and Allscripts have entered into a multi-million-dollar definitive reseller agreement. Through the contract, Edge Health Solutions will provide Allscripts’ Electronic Health Record (EHR) as “EdgeEHR™ Powered by Allscripts” for 1,000 physicians and dentists using EHSI’s practice management (PM) software. Read more

Allscripts Plans to Sell Medication Services Business

February 13, 2009

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. has decided to sell its Medication Services business through an agreement in principle, which is open to negotiation of and entry into a definitive agreement. The transaction is expected to close following the fulfillment of customary closing conditions; however, no assurance has been provided for the company reaching a definitive agreement on the sale of the business unit, or on the compliance with the conditions related to the completion of the transaction. Read more

Sunquest Loops Healthcare Solutions as Distribution Partner for Gulf Region

January 21, 2009

Sunquest Information Systems Inc., a leading provider of laboratory and diagnostic information solutions, has entered into an agreement with Healthcare Solutions® (HCS), a leading healthcare information consulting firm, for the distribution of Sunquest solutions and technologies across the Middle East. As per the agreement, HCS will facilitate localized sales, implementation, and first-line support for Sunquest’s laboratory information systems (LIS) and technologies. Read more