CTGHS Launches Exemplar(R) Clinical Transformation Methodology Suite

CINCINNATI, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- CTG HealthCare Solutions, Inc. (CTGHS), a leading information technology (IT) consulting firm serving the healthcare industry, today announced it has developed an innovative new suite of methodologies to support its clinical transformation services. ‘Clinical transformation’ describes a process whereby healthcare organizations seek medical, operational, and financial improvements through the redesign of clinical operations and practices and the upgrade of IT systems and capabilities.

Representing a new generation of the firm’s existing best-practice methodologies, the Exemplar(R) suite features a unique, modular design that supports all work flows and every phase of complex IT-enabled projects. CTGHS’ focus on clinical implementation was recognized in a June, 2005 “Top Twenty Mid-Year Report Card” issued by KLAS Enterprises.* The report named CTGHS as the category leader in the implementation of clinical systems.

“As a recognized industry leader in clinical systems implementation, we have a responsibility to ensure that our offerings are continuously improved, and to make clinical transformation an affordable reality for all our clients,” said CTGHS president Tom Niehaus. “This requires the innovation and expertise in the planning and delivery of transformation services which are behind the development of CTGHS’ new modular Exemplar methodologies. The unique modular design of Exemplar better enables us to support the clinical systems needs of the healthcare industry in a flexible and cost-effective way.”

Exemplar for Clinical Transformation(R) (Exemplar-CTX) is designed to support evidence-based medicine initiatives ranging from comprehensive transformations to modest clinical improvement projects. The enhanced methodology supports clinical programs for institutions of all sizes, from community-based freestanding hospitals to large IDNs. It incorporates processes, tools, and training modules to accommodate varying levels and degrees of expertise, offering clients the potential for greater self-sufficiency and cost reductions over time.

ABOUT CTGHS

CTGHS helps healthcare institutions and related organizations maximize the potential of their information systems to achieve their financial and clinical objectives. Its consulting, clinical, financial, advanced technology, and IT management solutions resolve high-priority IT issues and provide significant return on investment for clients. CTGHS is recognized for its ability to mobilize healthcare and IT expertise, to use proven methodologies, and to draw upon its corporate knowledge base in a client-responsive and cost-effective manner. CTGHS is part of CTG , an international IT consulting and professional services company.

More information is available on the web at http://www.ctg.com/healthcare.

* 2005 KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. www.healthcomputing.com.

CONTACT: N. Clair Detraz Vice President, Strategic Planning and Marketing CTG HealthCare Solutions 888-564-0910, extension 1781 clair.detraz@ctghs.com

CTG HealthCare Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: N. Clair Detraz, Vice President, Strategic Planning andMarketing, CTG HealthCare Solutions, +1-888-564-0910, extension 1781,clair.detraz@ctghs.com

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