Eclipsys Unveils its 'Vision of Health' by Demonstrating the Connected Enterprise at HIMSS 2005

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eclipsys Corporation(R) , The Outcomes Company(R), today announced that it will unveil its "Vision of Health" at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition, held February 13-17 at the Dallas Convention Center.

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At booth #4351, Eclipsys will demonstrate how its advanced clinical and financial software and information services connect healthcare providers, patients and communities to transform care delivery through optimal efficiency and connectivity. The entirely new booth, which recreates the look of a real healthcare facility, features many of the functional departments in a healthcare organization. Visitors can experience Eclipsys solutions and their benefits in the context of each department, which include: Admitting, Emergency Department, Physician's Office, Critical Care, Nursing, Inpatient Physician, Surgery, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imaging, Health Information Management, Business Office, Executive Office, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Eclipsys will also host an Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) station, delivering distributed demonstrations which highlight cross-enterprise document sharing.

Visitors to the Eclipsys booth will experience a speedy registration and admission process, a thorough diagnostic and evidence-based treatment encounter, and an improved discharge process. Utilizing Eclipsys Sunrise(TM) Clinical Manager, physicians, nurses, radiologists, pharmacists, administrators and other healthcare personnel can view the patient's electronic health record, document the patient's status, and access evidence- based medical content and clinical treatment guidelines -- anytime, anywhere -- to help ensure successful patient outcomes. In addition, visitors will see firsthand the benefits of an integrated revenue cycle management solution for improved patient access and billing, as well as learn how Eclipsys professional services can help healthcare organizations get the most from their software investment.

At HIMSS '05, Eclipsys will introduce Remote Access Services (RAS) 4.0 XA and Pocket Sunrise 4.0 XA. These tools provide clinicians with immediate, anytime, anywhere access to patient information, addressing the demands of delivering high-quality healthcare.

Eclipsys leads HIMSS Interoperability Showcases

Eclipsys is co-sponsoring the HIMSS Interoperability Showcases, which will feature interoperability demonstrations that include a Cross-Enterprise Showcase, an Ambulatory Showcase and a distributed demonstration shown within select vendor booths, all exchanging live patient information across the exhibit floor. Eclipsys will demonstrate how it delivers interoperability at its booth (#4351). Booth visitors can access their simulated Electronic Health Record (EHR) and will have the opportunity to add a History and Physical (H&P) to the show-wide Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO). This document will be created within the Eclipsys Sunrise application, linked via the show-wide registry and then available at all other Interoperability Showcase locations.

"This is an important facet of our vision of a connected enterprise where knowledge and information flow quickly and seamlessly among caregivers with the overall goal of achieving improved patient outcomes," said Didi Davis, director of Technology Solutions, Eclipsys, and co-chair of the HIMSS IHE IT Infrastructure Planning Committee

To further highlight the company's commitment to interoperability, Eclipsys Chief Technology and Strategy Officer John Gomez will present "Eclipsys: A Vision of Health" during the Cross-Enterprise Interoperability Showcase Theater on Wednesday, February 16, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM in booth #6723.

Eclipsys and customer presentations at HIMSS

Eclipsys thought leaders and customers are making a number of presentations during HIMSS on the realities of the connected enterprise. These include:

Sunday, February 13, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM * Topic: "Clinical Documentation: A Multi-disciplinary Approach"

* Geralyn Saunders, RN, MSN, director, clinical applications, Boston Medical Center

* Room C1, Nursing Informatics Symposium Tuesday, February 15, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM * Topic: "Prescribing CPOE: A Hard Pill to Swallow"

* Bruce Berg, MD, MBA, campus dean, Florida State University College of Medicine at Sarasota, and Hans Boerma, MD, vice president of Product Solutions, Eclipsys

* Room C4 Tuesday, February 15, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

* Topic: "Automation: Successful Strategies to Create an Evidence-Based Clinical Environment"

* Michelle Troseth, RN, MSN, vice president, Eclipsys/CPMRC * Room D221 Wednesday, February 16, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

* Topic: "IT Goes Back to School: The Next Generation of Nursing Education"

* Patricia Abbott, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN, FACMI, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, and Jim Cato, RN, CRNA, MHS, MSN, chief nursing officer, Eclipsys

* Room D220 Wednesday, February 16, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

* Topic: "Advanced Outcomes Analytics Create a Closed-Loop Cycle of Improvement"

* David Ash, vice president, Eclipsys * Room 7317 About HIMSS

The annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition brings together nearly 20,000 healthcare professionals from around the world to learn about the latest information technology. The conference will host almost 700 exhibitors and more than 200 educational sessions, workshops, roundtables, electronic poster sessions, vendor product sessions and emerging technology sessions. For more information, see http://www.himss.org/ .

About Eclipsys

Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced clinical, financial and management information software and service solutions to more than 1,500 healthcare facilities. Eclipsys empowers healthcare organizations to improve patient safety, revenue cycle management and operational efficiency through innovative information solutions. For more information, see http://www.eclipsys.com/ or e-mail [e-mail].

Statements in this news release concerning future results, performance or expectations are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Eclipsys as of the date hereof and Eclipsys assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks include several risks in connection with our product strategy, including the uncertainty of the time and costs required to implement the strategy, the potential that our strategy could change, the potential that we may encounter technical difficulties in implementing our strategy, and the potential that the changes to our products may affect customer demand. Other risks include potential financial constraints and other factors faced by the healthcare industry, changing customer requirements and other risks described in the filings of Eclipsys with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. Eclipsys, Eclipsys Corporation and The Outcomes Company are registered trademarks of Eclipsys Corporation. Sunrise and XA are trademarks of Eclipsys Technologies Corporation. Other product and company names in this news release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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