IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- AcerMed, Inc., a leading electronic medical records software provider, today announced it added 16 new medical practices to its client roster in July.
"We are experiencing a very strong demand for our integrated practice management and electronic medical records system," said Michael Bina, chief executive officer of AcerMed, Inc. "More physicians are recognizing not only how efficient AcerMed's system makes their practice, but how it can actually improve their cash flow as well."
AcerMed's fully customized workflow solution enables physicians from all specialties to practice better medicine and run a more efficient, profitable business. From solo practices to multi-provider, multi-site practices, AcerMed provides the most comprehensive and advanced technology on the market.
"We researched five EMR companies, and selected AcerMed because it provided a customized solution tailored to the way we practice medicine," said Dr. Chip Bounds of Berkeley Family Practice, a five-provider group in South Carolina. "We are doing a better job of documenting what we do and ultimately, practicing better medicine."
The company's growth has also spurred a demand for additional staff in sales, project management and technical support.
"I anticipate we will need to hire at least 20 professionals by the end of 2004 to accommodate the growth we are experiencing," said Bina. "There is such untapped potential in the healthcare technology industry. It is a $20 billion industry, but less than 15 percent of medical practices in the U.S. have adopted EMR. We're working to increase that number."
About AcerMed, Inc.
AcerMed, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, provides workflow automation solutions for medical practices nationwide. The company's foundation is built on more than 15 years of experience in automating small- to mid-size practices-from solo-practitioners to multi-site, multi-specialty group practices. AcerMed's award-winning solutions use the latest encrypted wireless technology for patient charting and are HIPAA and HCFA compliant. Comprehensive Windows(R)-based patient scheduling, billing and electronic patient records are built on a single Microsoft(R) SQL database to allow for complete and easy integration.
AcerMed supports the American Academy of Family Physicians' 'Partners for Patients' program and has embraced the core principles of affordability, compatibility, interoperability and data stewardship.
AcerMed is an MGMA Corporate Affiliate, a Microsoft Certified Partner, a SonicWall Silver Partner and a Fujitsu Authorized Reseller. Other technology partners include Dell, Citrix, Cisco Systems, Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp.
For more information about AcerMed, visit the company's Web site at www.acermed.com.