Mountain View, CA, October 4, 2005
IMPAC Medical Systems,
Inc., part of the Elekta Group and a leading provider of
information technology solutions for oncology care, today
announced that The West Clinic, recognized as a world-class
center of excellence for oncology, hematology, radiology, and
other advanced medical care, has selected IMPAC’s
oncology-specific EMR for use at six sites throughout Tennessee
and Mississippi.
“The West Clinic aims to provide the absolute best care to those
who have cancer and other diseases, and the addition of IMPAC’s
oncology-specific EMR will further our goals and commitment to
our patients,” stated Steve Coplon, CEO of The West Clinic. “The
potential with IMPAC is to capture lost drug charges, improve
practice efficiencies, streamline medical record keeping, reduce
medical errors, and analyze data to ensure the highest level of
patient care.”
“IMPAC’s oncology-specific EMR—including fully-integrated
practice management, billing and accounts receivable
management—will enable the 25 physicians from The West Clinic to
efficiently access patient clinical records, improving the speed
of treatment and the quality of patient care,” stated Lee S.
Schwartzberg, MD. “We are very excited about our decision and
look forward to strengthening the long history of honoring our
patient’s needs with expedient and caring service.”
“IMPAC is proud to have our system accepted for clinical use at
The West Clinic,” said James Hoey, president and CEO of IMPAC
Medical Systems. “The West Clinic is a leader in the development
of new medications and methodologies for treatment and is known
by oncology practices worldwide for its use of the most advanced
technology.
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For more information, please contact:
Julie DeSantis, Public Relations Manager
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
Tel: +1 650-623-8883, e-mail: jdesantis@impac.com
Investor Enquiries:
International: Peter Ejemyr, Group VP Corporate Communications,
Elekta AB
Tel: +46 733 611 000, e-mail: peter.ejemyr@elekta.com
United States: Lars Jonsteg, VP Investor Relations North
America, Elekta Inc.
Tel: +46 708-783 735, e-mail: lars.jonsteg@elekta.com
About IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., a company in the Elekta Group,
provides healthcare IT solutions that streamline clinical and
business operations across the spectrum of cancer care. IMPAC’s
open integration to multiple healthcare data and imaging systems
offers oncology-specific patient charting and practice
management, as well as best-of-breed systems for anatomic
pathology, clinical laboratory, and cancer registry. With
products that range from diagnosis and treatment through
long-term follow-up, IMPAC provides a comprehensive oncology
management solution that helps improve overall communication,
process efficiency, and quality patient care. For more
information about IMPAC’s products or services, please call
888-GO-IMPAC or visit www.impac.com.
About
Elekta
Elekta is an international medical-technology Group, providing
meaningful clinical solutions, comprehensive information systems
and services for improved cancer care and management of brain
disorders. All of Elekta’s solutions employ non-invasive or
minimally invasive techniques and are therefore clinically
effective, gentle on the patient and cost-effective. With
approx. 1700 employees, Elekta’s corporate headquarters is
located in Stockholm, Sweden and the company is listed on the
Stockholm Stock Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. For more
information about Elekta’s products or services, please visit
www.elekta.com..
About
The West Clinic
The West Clinic is a national leader on Community Oncology.
Community Oncologists treat 84% of the cancer patients in the
nation. The West Clinic is one of a handful of sites for the
development of over a dozen of the most effective and widely
used drugs for the treatment of cancer. In addition, The West
Clinic has pioneered supportive care initiatives and the quality
of life emphasis for patients. These initiatives are now
embraced by cancer centers across the nation. |
