Published: February 11, 2011
Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. EMR System Users Are First Hospitals in Oklahoma to Receive Stimulus Funds
MOBILE, Ala. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPSI), a leading provider
of healthcare information solutions, today announced that Eastern
Oklahoma Medical Center and McCurtain Memorial Hospital, both of whom
utilize the Company's EMR system, were the first hospitals in the state
of Oklahoma to receive an electronic health record (EHR) adoption
incentive payment under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA). Each facility received a payment on February 2, 2011, of over
$700,000 in stimulus funds made available under the Act, which promotes
adoption of EHRs by health care providers. In order to qualify for funds
under the program, hospitals must be users of an EMR system certified to
support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required under the ARRA. The
CPSI EMR System, Version 17, was certified as a Complete EHR by CCHIT,
an ONC Authorized Testing and Certification Body, in November 2010.
Leadership at both hospitals is pleased that their partnership with CPSI
has supported their efforts in advancing the use of EHRs in their
facilities, thus resulting in the payment of stimulus funds. "When we
started this process, we had no idea we would get this kind of stimulus
payment. These funds will allow us to continue the momentum to achieve
our long-term technology goals," said Bristol Messer, Chief Executive
Officer of McCurtain Memorial Hospital. Nancy Frier, Chief Financial
Officer of Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, added, "Our hospital is
committed to improving the patient care we deliver through the use of
advanced technology. Receiving the stimulus payments benefits the
hospital - and ultimately our patients - by allowing us to continue to
move forward with this initiative."
"We are very proud to be the EMR system provider for the first hospitals
in Oklahoma to receive incentive payments. CPSI has been proactive in
providing assistance to all our customers who are intent on receiving
stimulus funding as early as possible, and we will continue our efforts
to that end," said Mike Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of CPSI.
About Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.
CPSI is a leading provider of healthcare information solutions for
community hospitals with over 650 client hospitals in 46 states and the
District of Columbia. Founded in 1979, the Company is a single-source
vendor providing comprehensive software and hardware products,
complemented by complete installation services and extensive support.
Its fully integrated, enterprise-wide system automates clinical and
financial data management in each of the primary functional areas of a
hospital. CPSI's staff of over 1,000 technical, healthcare, medical and
business professionals provides system implementation and continuing
support services as part of a comprehensive program designed to respond
to clients' information needs in a constantly changing healthcare
environment. For more information, visit www.cpsinet.com.
Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.
Boyd Douglas,
251-639-8100
President and Chief Executive Officer
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