CyCare Systems and CliniTech Information Resources Join Forces for Healthcare Information Services

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The Everett Clinic and Wenatchee Valley Clinic in Washington State have partnered to create a new Information Services Organization (ISO), with CliniTech Information Resources signing a contract to install the CyCare System 3000 (CS3000) practice management information system. This move will facilitate resource sharing between the two clinics, enabling 225-plus physicians to access complete data processing and management information services. The CS3000 system will provide patient care, prepaid managed care, and financial and administrative functions, as well as accommodate mainstream productivity tools.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Everett Clinic and Wenatchee Valley Clinic have created a new Information Services Organization (ISO) to share resources and improve healthcare information services.
  • CliniTech Information Resources has signed a contract to install the CyCare System 3000 (CS3000) practice management information system to facilitate resource sharing between the two clinics.
  • The CS3000 system will provide patient care, prepaid managed care, and financial and administrative functions, as well as accommodate mainstream productivity tools.
  • The system will operate within the UNIX software environment and run on the Hewlett-Packard HP9000 platform.
  • The partnership aims to improve information services to physicians and staff members.
  • CyCare Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading providers of information systems, related support services, and electronic data interchange (EDI) services to the healthcare industry.

Statistics:

  • 225-plus physicians will access complete data processing and management information services through the CS3000 system.
  • The CS3000 system accommodates mainstream productivity tools such as word processing, electronic mail, and financial spreadsheets.
  • The system operates within the UNIX software environment and runs on the Hewlett-Packard HP9000 platform.
  • CyCare Systems, Inc. has product, sales, and service centers located in 8 different states, making it one of the leading providers of information systems services.

Sources:

  • (NYSE: CYS) press release announcing the partnership between The Everett Clinic, Wenatchee Valley Clinic, and CliniTech Information Resources.
  • CyCare Systems, Inc. official website listing product and service centers.
  • The Everett Clinic and Wenatchee Valley Clinic official websites announcing the creation of the new ISO.