FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Telemedicine, Inc., the leading provider of telepathology and pathology digital imaging systems, today announced that it has formed a joint marketing agreement with Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare information technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Misys and Apollo will jointly market Apollo Telepathology and digital imaging systems with the CoPathPlus(TM) from Misys anatomic pathology system to hospitals and clinics throughout the United States. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Apollo Telemedicine develops and markets clinically proven, patented imaging solutions that enable healthcare providers to make real-time medical diagnoses that save time, money and lives. Its systems are used in federal and private hospitals, laboratories and teaching institutions domestically and abroad.
CoPathPlus(TM) from Misys is an industry recognized anatomic pathology information system designed for the unique workflow requirements of the anatomic pathology department. The system provides healthcare providers with convenient, comprehensive patient and specimen information views, and reports.
Mark J. Newburger, Apollo chief executive officer, said, “This partnership leverages the competitive advantage and value of two leading brands to offer healthcare customers innovative and quality products which provide a comprehensive, integrated data and image management solution.”
About Apollo Telemedicine, Inc.
Founded in 1993, Apollo Telemedicine, Inc., is a privately held company headquartered in Falls Church, Va., which develops and markets patented telepathology and pathology imaging solutions. In 2003, Apollo launched ASAP Imaging, a TCP/IP based telediagnostic tool, which enables healthcare professionals to provide diagnostic services via the internet or intranet when and where these services are needed. For more information, please go to http://www.apollotelemedicine.com/.
About Misys Healthcare Systems
Misys Healthcare Systems, a division of Misys plc, is among the top five healthcare information technology companies in the United States. The company designs, develops and supports a comprehensive suite of information products, and currently serves over 92,000 physicians, 1,200 hospitals, 600 home care providers and hundreds of commercial laboratories, clinics, managed services and other related organizations. For more information, visit http://www.misyshealthcare.com/.
About Misys plc
Misys plc, the global software products and solutions company, serves customers in the international banking and securities, North America and international healthcare, and UK retail financial services sectors. The group partners with its customers to deliver outstanding IT solutions to essential industries. For the year ended May 31, 2003, Misys reported revenues in excess of $1.5 billion. Misys employs more than 6,500 people internationally.
Apollo Telemedicine, Inc.
CONTACT: Marc Gordon of Apollo Telemedicine, Inc., +1-703-288-1474, ext.3, or fax: +1-703-288-1479
