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West Ridge Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) Solution

Posted on: 12/05/2008

West Ridge is pleased to announce the selection of Allscripts, the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare for their Electronic Health Records and Practice Management system.

The Allscripts Electronic Health Record enables physicians to instantly access patient information when and where they need it -- in their practice, at the hospital or while on-call at home.  The web-based solution speeds and automates everyday clinical tasks such as prescribing and refilling medications, ordering and viewing tests, and documenting care.  The Allscripts Practice Management solution combines sophisticated scheduling and revenue cycle management tools in a single package and incorporates advanced features such as rule-based appointment scheduling, multi-resource and recurring appointment features, referral and eligibility indicators, and appointment and claims management.

About Allscripts

Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX) is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare.  The company's unique solutions inform, connect and transform healthcare, delivering improved care at lower cost.  More than 40,000 physicians and thousands of other healthcare professionals in clinics, hospitals and extended care facilities nationwide utilize Allscripts to automate everyday tasks such as writing prescriptions, documenting patient care, managing billing and scheduling, and safely discharging patients, as well as to connect with key information and stakeholders in the healthcare system.  To learn more, visit Allscripts at http://www.allscripts.com.

December 5, 2008
Contact:  Richard DiFilippo (585) 368-0152
E-mail:  rdifilippo@wrog.org