OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sprint and palmOne, Inc. today announced that Riverside Health System’s three non-profit, community hospitals in Virginia are using Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Smart Device Treo(TM) 600s by palmOne on the Sprint PCS Vision(SM) network with the MData(R) Enterprise System from MercuryMD, Inc.
Physicians using these devices can take advantage of the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network to quickly and easily access patient data from virtually anywhere inside and outside of the hospital, making them more efficient and better able to provide the highest quality of care.(1) With MData’s enhanced SyncEverywhere(TM) technology, physicians can securely access clinical patient data on hospital information systems from anywhere while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Physicians spend a large amount of time searching for critical patient information, such as lab results, admission history, diagnostic reports and medication lists. By using the Treo 600 smartphone equipped with MData, this information can now be accessed from anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Approximately 500 Riverside physicians can use MData to obtain mobile access to important patient information, helping optimize patient care.
“The Treo 600, along with Sprint’s high-speed data network and MercuryMD’s MData, has enabled physicians to access patient information more quickly and conveniently,” said John Stanley, senior vice president and chief information officer at Riverside Health System. “With the success of this system, our physicians now have more time to devote to patient care.”
The MData Enterprise System also has made a positive difference in the ability for Riverside to attract physicians and maintain its reputation as a high-tech, high-quality health provider. Currently, Riverside is the dominant provider of healthcare in all three of its markets.
“Sprint recognizes that mobile technologies are becoming increasingly important for enabling healthcare providers to deliver higher-quality patient care in a more timely and efficient manner,” said Mike Werth, director of healthcare marketing for emerging and mid-markets, Sprint. “The wireless solution deployed at Riverside represents a continuing joint effort by Sprint, palmOne and MercuryMD to provide best-in-class mobile solutions to the healthcare industry.”
Sprint is dedicated to providing integrated communication solutions that help healthcare providers balance patient care, manage costs and comply with mandated regulations. Sprint has been offering voice and data services for more than 30 years and has a full data services portfolio, including business continuity, transport (IP, FR, ATM, wireless) and managed network services. In addition, Sprint has built a strong portfolio of security products and services that healthcare organizations can leverage to address HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) security requirements. Sprint also is leveraging its portfolio of wireless and wireline assets to provide integrated, managed mobility solutions designed for the healthcare market. Sprint also can provide solutions for the healthcare market, including digital imaging and telemedicine capabilities. (For more information, please visit http://www.sprint.com/healthcare.)
“Point-of-care access to critical patient data is fundamental to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective care, and palmOne is proud to join Sprint, MercuryMD and Riverside in leading in the implementation of technology in healthcare,” said Gail Moody-Byrd, director of healthcare and general business marketing for palmOne. “The wireless capabilities of the Treo 600 smartphone combined with MData’s SyncEverywhere technology allow for fast access to patient data, which can lead to improved patient care.”
“Our alliance with palmOne and Sprint enhances our commitment to delivering value-driven and progressive mobile data solutions to our customers,” said Alan Ying, chief executive officer for MercuryMD.
About Sprint
Sprint is a global integrated communications provider serving more than 26 million customers in over 100 countries. With more than $26 billion in annual revenues in 2003, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state-of-the-art network technologies, including the United States’ first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint provides local communications services in 39 states and the District of Columbia and operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/.
About MercuryMD
MercuryMD is a private, healthcare-focused software company that provides hospitals with mobile technology solutions to improve clinical workflow and operational efficiencies. It’s MData(R) Enterprise System offers hospitals a mobile technology foundation to provide clinicians with anytime access to current and comprehensive clinical data, as well as a full suite of mobile enterprise applications enabling clinicians to transform information into action. MercuryMD’s mobile applications support both Palm OS(R) and Pocket PC devices. For more information visit: http://www.mercurymd.com/.
About palmOne, Inc.
palmOne, Inc. -- the leader in handheld computing and communications solutions -- strives to put the power of computing in people’s hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company’s products include Zire(TM) and Tungsten(TM) handhelds and Treo(TM) smartphones, software and accessories.
palmOne products are sold at The palmOne Store (http://store.palmone.com/) and palmOne Retail Stores, and through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator partners throughout the world.
More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at http://www.palmone.com/.
(1) A subscription for Sprint PCS Vision services is required for Internet and email access.. Access available within the Sprint PCS network coverage areas only.
NOTE: palmOne, Tungsten, Zire, Treo and Palm OS are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Becki Fowler of A&R Partners, +1-650-762-2865, orbfowler@arpartners.com, for palmOne, Inc.; or Robinette Dixon of Sprint,+1-913-794-3073, or robinette.c.dixon@mail.sprint.com
