Tucson, Arizona, April 4, 2002 - Misys Healthcare Systems (formerly Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.), a market leader in healthcare IT, today announced that it has signed a substantial agreement with Bon Secours HealthPartners Laboratories, located in central Virginia. The expanded pact builds upon an existing relationship and will double the number of Bon Secours laboratories supported by their Misys Laboratory system in central Virginia and includes the addition of CoPathPlus® anatomic pathology and Misys Clinical Financial™ systems. The collective Misys clinical product suite will streamline laboratory processes while efficiently managing all laboratory business activities.

"Bon Secours' strategic plans call for growth within its current markets and expansion to additional Virginia markets. After a thorough analysis, we confirmed that enhancement and expansion of our current Misys Laboratory system would best meet the complex requirements of our strategic growth plans. Our plans also call for an anatomic pathology system upgrade and a laboratory-specific billing system implementation. CoPathPlus and Misys Clinical Financial systems came to the "top of our list" for a number of reasons, based on our market review of available systems," stated Steven Wright, Director of Information Services, Billing and Compliance, Bon Secours Healthpartners Laboratories. "We will continue to grow with Misys Healthcare Systems as our LIS vendor based on the strength of their industry leading technology, their proven reputation and their track record for service."

"Information system scalability and stability that supports business growth through its expanding facilities are all key to Bon Secours Healthpartners Laboratories achieving their strategic goals," said Amy Ferretti, Vice President of Marketing, Misys Healthcare Systems. "Considering the their many available options, we are pleased Bon Secours has chosen Misys Healthcare Systems to continue to grow with them as they expand their Misys clinical suite."

Misys Laboratory is a comprehensive, high-performance laboratory information system that manages specimen data from requisition entry to production of the final cumulative report. Misys Laboratory allows any user to virtually customize a laboratory system. Key system components include: General Lab, Outreach, Episode Management, Lab Access Results, Multi-facility Support, Blood Bank Donor, Blood Bank Transfusion, Ad Hoc Report Writer, Microbiology, Medical Necessity Checker, and Instrument Autofiling.

CoPathPlus anatomic pathology system is designed to meet the unique workflow requirements of the anatomic pathology department. Healthcare providers are able to tailor report formats and incorporate images and diagrams for a clear picture of diagnostic findings.

Misys Clinical Financial is a powerful, scalable financial information system for independent reference labs and outreach hospital lab programs that automates and manages all laboratory business activities. This comprehensive solution includes Accounts Receivable and Billing which delivers robust features such as: unlimited fee schedules, multiple discount types, demographics verification, robust compliance tools, effective date-based pricing, and user-definable billing cycles.

About Bon Secours Healthpartners LaboratoriesBon Secours HealthPartners Laboratories (BSHPL) is a full-service, nationally accredited laboratory conducting 6.1 million discrete tests per year. BSHPL is known for its advanced technology, round-the-clock operation, and extensive test menu -- including advanced breast cancer testing of hormone receptors and HER-2. Results of these tests indicate how patients can benefit from the latest breakthrough treatments for breast cancer. Bon Secours is the only local laboratory system in the Richmond, Virginia area with a large outreach base, serving nursing homes, physician practices, and other hospitals. Bon Secours also performs clinical trials and provides pre-employment and wellness testing for the business community.

About Misys Healthcare SystemsMisys Healthcare Systems is a division of Misys plc - one of the world's largest independent applications software products company. Misys Healthcare Systems is among the top five healthcare IT companies in the United States.

The company designs, develops, and supports a comprehensive suite of information products for hospitals, commercial laboratories, physician practices and home care providers that serve the healthcare IT industry's broadening spectrum of needs. Misys Healthcare Systems' three business units have a well-established customer base with 85,000 physicians, 1,200 hospitals, 600 home care providers, and hundreds of laboratories, clinics, managed services organizations and other related organizations using the company's products and services. For more information, visit www.misyshealthcare.com.

 

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