CINCINNATI, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPlus(R), the healthcare information technology subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated , announced today that High Point Regional Hospital Health System of High Point, North Carolina has selected ChartMaxx(R) as its enterprise-wide electronic patient record solution.
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“Our goal was to find a user-friendly system for the clinical user, yet retain all of the functionality needed within the Medical Records Department,” said Patty Banton, Director of Medical Records at High Point Regional Hospital Health System. “One key selling point for MedPlus was the diminished need for Information Technology personnel to maintain the system. I like the idea that the Medical Records staff is able to upkeep the system and design/redesign as needed, with low reliance on the Information Technology department.”
ChartMaxx is an enterprise-wide electronic patient record solution, which enables organizations to create and manage an electronic repository comprised of clinical, financial and administrative information. Immediate, concurrent access to information makes ChartMaxx a key component in efficient management of patient records. The solution provides the tools hospitals need to accelerate turnaround time for chart completion, introduce electronic patient registration, utilize remote coding, automate release of information and maximize electronic information access across the entire facility.
High Point Regional will fully deploy ChartMaxx within its Medical Records department, allowing the Medical Records staff to utilize the system’s user-friendly features to input and retrieve important patient information instantly and accurately. Other departments across the facility will also have access to the information within ChartMaxx. Physicians will be able to access their patients’ charts from their home or office via the Internet.
“High Point Regional Hospital is sure to see immediate results after deploying ChartMaxx within its Medical Records department,” said Richard A. Mahoney, Vice President, Healthcare Information Solutions at Quest Diagnostics. “MedPlus has installed its ChartMaxx product in more than 70 patient care locations across the country, improving efficiency for physicians and hospital staff. We are very excited to assist High Point by offering a unique, customizable system that is aligned with the needs of its individual departments.”
About High Point Regional Health System
High Point Regional Health System is a private, not-for-profit healthcare system. High Point Regional Hospital, the largest component of the Health System, is a 384-bed medical and surgical facility with all private patient rooms and more than 250 physicians representing over 30 medical specialties. The facility offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services though its six primary service centers: The Cancer Center, Carolina Regional Heart Center, The Neuroscience Center, Piedmont Joint Replacement Center, The Emergency Center and The Women’s Center.
About MedPlus
MedPlus is a leading developer and integrator of clinical connectivity and data management solutions for healthcare organizations and clinicians. These solutions efficiently and securely collect, store, manage and retrieve clinical information within an organization, enterprise or community via virtual private networks and/or the Internet. MedPlus solutions, including eMaxx(R) (physician-focused clinical integration portal solution) and ChartMaxx(R) (electronic patient record solution) have been implemented in more than 300 healthcare facilities throughout North America. MedPlus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site at http://www.medplus.com/ .
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