LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today the unveiling of NextGen® Share, a new interoperability platform. NextGen Share will enable providers to safely, securely, accurately and quickly exchange clinical data and provide referrals without leaving their Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. It will offer providers a critical tool for delivering accountable, coordinated care, managing population health and making evidence-based clinical decisions; all important elements of healthcare reform initiatives. NextGen Share is the first joint solution from NextGen Healthcare and Mirth since Quality Systems, Inc., the parent company of NextGen Healthcare, acquired Mirth Corporation in September of this year.
The new interoperability solution was introduced today to nearly 5,000 clients attending the annual NextGen Healthcare Users Group Meeting (UGM) in Las Vegas, NV during the morning general session kickoff. NextGen Share is based on Mirth’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) solution, a proven interoperability solution used in more than 10,000 settings worldwide.
“Mirth’s reputation as one of the most adopted, open and globally trusted interconnectivity platforms is a natural fit for NextGen’s established network of providers,” said Steven T. Plochocki, president and chief executive officer at Quality Systems, Inc. (QSI). “NextGen Share affords our client base an unprecedented level of data exchange that will allow our providers, patients and healthcare facilities to participate fully in a collaborative and connected care environment.”
The initial phase of NextGen Share will permit NextGen Healthcare providers to safely and securely share patient data, consultations and referrals with other providers using the NextGen Healthcare platform.
“It’s the first phase of a broad enterprise interoperability initiative to supply clients with advanced, scalable data exchange capabilities,” noted Steve Puckett, chief technology officer for QSI. “In this first phase, NextGen Share will allow providers to locate other NextGen providers across their community and the country to send real-time, secure provider-to-provider email, closed-loop referrals within the network, and exchange C-CDA records securely between network participants.”
Stephen Plochocki said that analytics based on aggregated, vendor-agnostic data is a focal point of new reimbursement models driving healthcare reform. “The anticipated outcome is the delivery of better levels of care quality to patients because our providers can place valuable data in the hands of hospital, physician, laboratory, pharmaceutical and radiology staff as well as other clinicians to power safer, more efficient, and more proactive care delivery.”
The harmonization of data across vendor platforms and across communities of care is critical to new phases of healthcare transformation and accountable care delivery, including successful reporting and attestation to earn Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Stage 3 incentive revenue. Harmonized data can connect disparate health IT systems so providers can reap the benefits of controlled data flow, decreased costs and reduced errors. Extensive interoperability like that of NextGen Share can make patient encounter data available in the patient record, helping to improve care collaboration, quality and safety.
About NextGen Healthcare UGM 2013
This is the 18th annual UGM and nearly 5,000 attendees registered for the event – the highest attendance ever. This year, the conference is at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas running from today through November 13th and features hundreds of breakout sessions calibrated for product experience levels, medical specialties and industry issues; many sessions also earn attendees continuing education credits. The General Session, Keynote Address and the client appreciation event take place in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Attendees can visit a massive Expo Hall where experts are demonstrating NextGen Healthcare solutions. Attendees also can spend time in the “Hands-On” room where more than 250 workstations are available running the latest versions of NextGen Healthcare solutions. UGM 2013 will have the largest social media presence ever with a new Mobile Application available to all registered attendees. Everyone can follow UGM 2013’s updates, photos, videos, posts, and discussions through social media using the hashtag #NextgenUGM.
About NextGen Healthcare
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc., provides integrated clinical, financial and connectivity solutions for ambulatory, inpatient and dental provider organizations. For more information, please visit www.nextgen.com and www.qsii.com.
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Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including but not limited to those statements made by Steve Plochocki and Steve Puckett related to NextGen Share and the Company’s future products and offerings, the integration of Mirth following the recent acquisition, and developments and trends in the healthcare industry. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company’s expectations and projections. Factors that could cause the anticipated results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include the failure to successfully integrate Mirth, the possibility that products will not achieve or sustain market acceptance; the impact of incentive payments under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on sales and the ability of the Company to meet continued certification requirements; the development by competitors of new or superior technologies; the timing, cost and success or failure of new product and service introductions, development and product upgrade releases; undetected errors or bugs in our software; changing economic, political or regulatory influences in the healthcare industry; availability of third-party products and components; competitive pressures including product offerings, pricing and promotional activities; the Company's ability or inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; possible regulation of the Company's software by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and general economic conditions. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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