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"Large healthcare organizations can't afford to rely on paper as the primary means of storing and transmitting clinical information when most patients are seen in both the hospital and outpatient settings," said Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of Allscripts. "By implementing our Electronic Health Record, Holy Cross Medical Group is providing their physicians with the information they need and taking the next step in healthcare quality and patient safety."
Holy Cross selected Allscripts after an exhaustive review of the leading electronic health records involving numerous site visits. "We believe Allscripts is a strong company that has the technology, and the will to support our continued growth," said Cristina Mata, MD, Assistant Medical Director. "After speaking with Allscripts client physicians and comparing the technology, we believe this is the leading-edge electronic health record with very strong support, and the most user friendly system you can find."
About Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is a full-service, non-profit
Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, and a member of
Catholic Health East. Holy Cross is ranked as: one of America's Best
Hospitals by US News & World Report -- 2004 & 2005, "America's 50 Best
Hospitals -- 2007" by HealthGrades and has received the HealthGrades
"Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award" 2003-2008, placing
the institution among the "Top 5% nationally". Since opening its doors in
1955, the 571-bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to
meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County. The name Holy Cross
is synonymous with medical excellence and highly personalized care. Holy
Cross takes pride in the abili
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