Terminal Patients Receive Higher Levels Of Care Through Houston Hospice's Use Of Misys Homecare
Raleigh, NC - Misys Healthcare Systems announced recently that Houston Hospice has selected Misys Homecare to help better care for their terminally ill patients. By utilizing Misys Homecare, Houston Hospice will have immediate access to patient information with an easy-to-use, fully integrated, intuitive clinical and business solution so clinicians can spend the time where they are needed most.
Houston Hospice, a nonprofit organization providing end-of-life care to Houston and the surrounding communities, decided to replace its existing system with Misys Homecare after a detailed 18 month review of seven hospice IT systems. Misys was chosen for its unequalled ease-of-use, workflow efficiency, and customizable interface options. Misys Homecare's exceptional customer references were a leading factor in the organization's final decision to partner with Misys.
"As a nonprofit organization, we sought a solution that is as affordable as it is cutting-edge," said Jim Monahan, president and CEO, Houston Hospice. "In addition to meeting these requirements, Misys Homecare received glowing references from numerous customers. Current Misys customers cited their excellent support structure in enabling their healthcare organizations to meet the needs of patients and staff. For us, this sealed the deal."
With Houston Hospice's implementation of Misys' Homecare application, hospice clinicians will now be able to view vital healthcare information about patients almost anytime, anywhere. In addition to providing improved end-of-life care, Houston Hospice will have increased operational effectiveness and streamlined clinical and financial operations.
"Houston Hospice sought to replace their existing technology with an application meeting all of their workflow and patient care needs," said Cathy McKillip, vice president of operations for Homecare Systems, Misys Healthcare Systems. "Our relationship enables Houston Hospice to provide their clinicians and staff with fully integrated, user-friendly technology allowing them to focus on the most important aspect of their work; providing the best patient care possible."
Homecare and hospice organizations across the country turn to Misys Healthcare Systems for powerful clinical and business software that strengthen access to vital patient information thereby improving the quality of patient care. With its integrated clinical, financial and administrative capabilities, Misys Homecare meets the technology needs of home health, private-duty and hospice organizations of all sizes. In partnering with Houston Hospice, Misys will enable the organization to address back office workflow issues and billing needs while arming the field clinicians with one of the best hospice software solutions on the market.
SOURCE: Misys Healthcare Systems