PLANO, Texas, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced that it has signed an agreement with LifeCare Management Services, LLC (LifeCare) to deliver data center consolidation, migration and operational management services for the Plano, Texas-based provider of long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) services.
Under the terms of the 5-year agreement, Perot Systems will provide ongoing data center operations, service desk, project management, and strategic consulting support. LifeCare currently operates 21 facilities across the country. The consolidation and migration of LifeCare’s data center to Perot Systems’ Plano Technology Center will allow it to forgo substantial capital investment, and accelerate the adoption of best-in-class financial and healthcare technologies and processes.
“Perot Systems’ experience and expertise allows us to concentrate on our mission of pioneering the way we care for people’s health,” said Jim Honn, chief information officer for LifeCare. “With the support of Perot Systems, we will be able to leverage technology resources faster and more cost effectively to increase service to the LifeCare network of hospitals, and to focus on continued growth and improved clinical care.”
Perot Systems operates several data centers worldwide, and has earned the reputation as a leader in healthcare information technology outsourcing, business process outsourcing and revenue cycle management.
“We are pleased to enter into a relationship with LifeCare,” said Chuck Lyles, president of Perot Systems’ healthcare industry group. “LifeCare has trust in our ability to deliver flexible and effective solutions, and we look forward to helping the organization reach new levels of service and satisfaction that will make a positive difference to its patients and clinicians.”
About LifeCare Hospitals
LifeCare Hospitals is a national network of 21 long term acute care hospitals focused on the restoration of medically complex patients -- high acuity patients with multiple system failures who have not yet met their recovery goals. LifeCare’s philosophy of early intervention integrates quality clinical services with aggressive restorative programs, often resulting in a shortened recovery process and improved outcomes. Please go to http://www.lifecare-hospitals.com/ to learn more about LifeCare.
About Perot Systems
Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2004 revenue of $1.8 billion. The company has more than 15,000 associates located in North America, Europe, and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/ .
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