News | September 1, 2008

Sunquest Launches CoPathPlus 4.0 Anatomic Pathology System In UK

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., a market leader in laboratory information systems, today announced the launch and immediate availability of its Sunquest CoPathPlus v4.0 anatomic pathology software to the UK market. The new version integrates with Sunquest's award-winning Laboratory Information System and includes numerous new features and technology enhancements designed to automate processes and increase workflow efficiency for pathology departments at hospitals and laboratories. Sunquest CoPathPlus v4.0 provides the capability to seamlessly integrate with the powerful mTuitive xPert for Pathology Software to enable structured data capture and synoptic reporting.

"Implementing and maintaining cutting-edge, proven technology solutions allows our organization to provide the best medical care and services while also achieving maximum operational efficiency," stated Andy Campbell, Senior Chief Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. "We've been a satisfied customer of Sunquest for almost ten years. This new version of CoPathPlus has powerful new features that will enable greater workflow efficiency and help improve patient safety by reducing or eliminating redundant steps and processes."

"Now that Sunquest CoPathPlus is fully developed, supported, and maintained by Sunquest, many of our customers are upgrading to the new 4.0 version. Its customer-driven feature enhancements and tight integration with our LIS enable powerful automation and workflow efficiencies that benefit their organizations," said David Allcock, vice president of sales for Sunquest Information Systems (International) Ltd. "We regard anatomic pathology as a strategically important technology for our future in developing solutions for molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, and predictive medicine."

In May 2008, Sunquest was appointed to the Additional Supply Capability and Capacity (ASCC) Framework for Lot 2: Clinical Information Technology (CIT) Services. Sunquest has signed a framework contract to supply IT products and services for Service Categories 2.13 Diagnostic Systems - Pathology & Laboratory Services and 2.21 Diagnostic Systems - Radiology & Digital Imaging Services.

The ASCC Framework contracts enable the NHS to streamline the procurement of IT systems and services from suppliers who have demonstrated experience in the health sector and can be used to support both National Programme for IT (NPfIT) related work and wider IT related projects. For more information go to the NHS Connecting for Health website at http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/.

About mTuitive, Inc.
mTuitive, Inc. develops data capture and synoptic reporting software to assist health care professionals in recording clinical findings and maintaining compliance with established protocols and guidelines. Our unique method of capturing structured information provides valuable data for pathology, oncology, and cancer staging applications. Established in 2003, mTuitive, Inc. is based in Massachusetts. See us on the Web at www.mtuitive.com.

About Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., is a global market leader in clinical data management solutions with more than 1,200 hospitals and commercial laboratories using its products worldwide. The company is dedicated to providing best-of-suite solutions that enable quality patient care, clinical safety, and operational efficiencies. Its experienced sales and technical service teams deliver 24x7 assistance to customers for their procurement, implementation, and customer care needs. The Sunquest Laboratory™ system achieved "Best in KLAS" in the Laboratory Segment for 2007, which was its fourth consecutive year, (KLAS Enterprises, LLC, www.KLASresearch.com.)

Sunquest's professional services division provides a wide array of management and technical tools, including lab redesign and optimization, outreach and lab network program development, and operational business and implementation plans. For more information, call 800-748-0692 or visit: www.sunquestinfo.com.

Sunquest is a Trademark of Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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