Mountain View, CA, June 4, 2002
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., a leading
provider of integrated information technology systems for cancer
care, and US Oncology, the largest provider of oncology services
in the United States, announced today a five-year agreement to
deploy IMPAC’s integrated oncology management system software in
the over 75 comprehensive cancer centers operated by US Oncology,
nationwide.
As the largest provider of cancer care services in the United
States, US Oncology conducted an extensive vendor selection
process. Critical performance criteria included the ability to
manage advanced radiation treatments such as IMRT (Intensity
Modulated Radiation Therapy), an integrated electronic medical
record (EMR) with image management capability, and seamless
integration with such core business functions as scheduling,
authorizations tracking, and charge management. IMPAC’s system
will also act as the integration hub for treatment planning and
delivery devices connecting equipment from multiple vendors –
Philips Medical Systems, CMS, and Varian Medical Systems –
directly to IMPAC’s EMR.
IMPAC’s EMR, core business functions, and other applications will
be hosted at IMPAC’s Redwood City, Calif. ASP data center and
deployed over the next two years beginning in July 2002. IMPAC
will also supply and support the complete computer and local and
wide-area networking infrastructure as well as address all of the
wide-area telecommunications requirements.
“We are very pleased to have been selected by US Oncology. From
our inception over 12 years ago, our objective has been to provide
integrated, clinical and administrative information and process
management solutions to cancer centers, regardless of
organizational structure. US Oncology’s selection re-affirms this
vision, giving their network of cancer centers the ability to
efficiently manage high-quality cancer care and access patient
data in a secure manner regardless of their location in the United
States,” stated Joseph K. Jachinowski, IMPAC President and CEO.
According to US Oncology Vice President and General Manager, Bill
Herman, “As a leader in cancer care, we look for relationships
that benefit both our patients and our staff. By implementing
IMPAC’s integrated system, our centers will be able to deliver
advanced treatments such as IMRT, communicate more effectively,
and streamline process management all while maintaining high
quality care standards.”
About IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of information
technology systems for cancer care. IMPAC’s products provide an
integrated clinical and administrative solution to manage the
complexities of cancer care, from detection and diagnosis through
treatment and follow-up. Specializing in the development of
practice management, electronic medical record, image management
and decision support software, IMPAC offers practical solutions
that help healthcare providers better manage the process of
delivering care. IMPAC is privately held and is based in Mountain
View, Calif. IMPAC systems are utilized daily in over 1500
facilities in 52 countries. For more information about IMPAC
Medical Systems’ products and services, please call 650-623-8800.
About US Oncology, Inc.
US Oncology, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is America’s premier
cancer-care services company. The company supports the cancer-care
community by providing Oncology Pharmaceutical Services, Cancer
Center Services, and Cancer Research Services to community-based
practices. US Oncology is affiliated with more than 850 physicians
operating in over 450 locations, including 77 comprehensive cancer
centers, in 27 states. Visit
www.usoncology.com. |
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Michelle Arnold
Public Relations Manager
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
650-623-8883
pr@impac.com
http://www.impac.com
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