Sydney, Aug 26, 2010 (ABN Newswire) - iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) today announced a contract with Damai Service Hospital for a hospital information system (HIS) to enhance the quality of patient care and cut costs at the 80-bed private hospital at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The hospital is replacing an existing HIS to improve reliability and to integrate back-office and frontline patient and hospital services. iSOFT's solution provides seamless integration of patient management, billing, accounting and purchasing. Other features include ward management, medical records tracking, ordering and reporting of pathology and radiology tests, and pharmacy management.
The benefits expected are far reaching. Improving efficiency and productivity will give clinical staff more time for patient care and so improve patient satisfaction. Access to accurate information in real-time is vital for patient care but also for hospital billing and finances. The improvements will lead to superior care and better outcomes and shorter hospital stays, resulting in higher productivity, more income and less costs.
With 26 other customers in Malaysia, iSOFT is now a very established brand in the market, which was a key factor in the decision.
iSOFT's HIS is due to be installed this year. The contract includes support and maintenance for two years.
Established in 1981, the Damai Service Hospital is a premier Malaysian hospital group offering secondary care services. It has a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities covering 20 different specialties. The hospital has 60 inpatient beds and 20 daycare beds.
About iSOFT Group Limited
iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) is the largest health information technology company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, and among the world's biggest providers of advanced application solutions in modern healthcare economies.
iSOFT works with healthcare professionals to design and build software applications that answer all of the difficult questions posed by today's healthcare delivery challenges. Our solutions act as a catalyst for change, supporting free exchange of critical information across diverse care settings and participating organisations.
Today, more than 13,000 provider organisations in about 40 countries use iSOFT's solutions to manage patient information and drive improvements in their core processes. The group's sustainable development is delivered through careful planning, in-depth analysis of the market, and anticipation of our clients' evolving requirements. Our business is driven by the collective talent, experience and commitment of more than 4,700 specialists, including more than 2,700 technology and development professionals.
A global network of iSOFT subsidiaries, supported by an extensive partner network, provides substantial experience of national healthcare markets. As a result, we offer our clients comprehensive knowledge of local market requirements in terms of culture, language, working practices, regulation and organizational structure.
Contact
GaryCohen Executive Chairman & CEO iSOFT Group Limited Tel:+61-2-8251-6700 Email: gary.cohen@isofthealth.com
Sally Durrant Head of Brand and Communications iSOFT Group Limited Tel: +61-8115-6362 Email: sally.durrant@isofthealth.com
ASX:ISF) today announced a contract with Damai Service Hospital for a hospital information system (HIS) to enhance the quality of patient care and cut costs at the 80-bed private hospital at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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