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Columbia Orthopaedic Group Selects InteGreat's IC-Chart EHR and Patient Portal

Columbia Orthopaedic Group, a 24-physician orthopedic practice in Columbia, Mo., has selected InteGreat's IC-Chart as its electronic health records (EHR) system and IC-MyHealthRecord for its patient portal to enhance patient care and reduce overall costs.

For Columbia Orthopaedic Group, a subspecialized group with unique requirements, flexibility was a critical factor in selecting an EHR vendor, in terms of customization to meet the specific requirements of each user and options for documenting patient data. Columbia's EHR vendor selection committee, which included eight physicians, evaluated numerous top-name vendors over six months before whittling their choices to two finalists.

"We selected InteGreat based on its high-quality customer service and excellent product value. We were very impressed with InteGreat's responsiveness to our issues and concerns, and willingness to roll out additional EHR capabilities," says Columbia Orthopaedic Group's CEO Gene Austin. "In addition, the IC-MyHealthRecord patient portal will enhance patient communication and make it possible for us to significantly streamline the registration process."

The entire practice, including doctors, nurses, mid-levels and administrative employees, will use IC-Chart to record their daily encounters when the staff moves to a new, completely paperless facility in early 2008. Physicians also will be able to customize templates according to their preferences and experiment with voice capabilities.

"IC-Chart is a great fit for our environment. The browser-based interface will allow our physicians and off-site employees to have full access to the product without the added expense of remote access systems like Citrix," says Duane Epperson, IT manager at Columbia Orthopaedic Group.

According to InteGreat's President David Koeller, "Being selected by a group that has invested so much time in the EHR vendor selection process is a true testament to our product's technology and our company's ability to meet and exceed client expectations."

About Columbia Orthopaedic Group

Columbia Orthopaedic Group, based in Columbia, Mo., is a group of specialized physicians and surgeons devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. For over 40 years, the Columbia Orthopaedic Group has delivered the finest in orthopedic care to patients across Missouri and the Midwest. Whether caring for high-performance athletes or restoring function in seniors, the physicians and staff have the training and expertise to deliver the latest in orthopedic treatment. For more information, call 573.443.2402 or visit columbiaorthogroup.com

About InteGreat

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based InteGreat is a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) software that enables physician group practices to enhance patient care while increasing productivity, eliminating paperwork and gaining a rapid return-on-investment. InteGreat's user-friendly, web-based modular products provide management of clinical data, including transcription records, lab results and radiology reports, and the products capture critical patient health summary data and medications. For more information, call 800.676.1360 or visit www.igreat.com.

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