IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abraxas Medical Solutions today announced that as a result of testing conducted by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT(r)), Abraxas EMR, Version 4.1, by Abraxas Medical Solutions, is a Pre-Market Conditionally CCHIT Certified(r) 08 Ambulatory EHR.
Ambulatory EHRs are designed for physician offices and clinics where most Americans get their healthcare. The Commission, a private, nonprofit organization - is the Recognized Certification Body in the United States for certifying health information technology products.
A CCHIT Certified 08 Ambulatory EHR ensures:
- Additional electronic prescribing features: access to the patient's medication history, formulary, and eligibility.
- Better and safer medication dosing, adjusted for patient weight and other factors.
- Better ability to prevent adverse reactions due to drug interactions or allergies.
- Use of standard formats to exchange basic patient information for continuity of care.
- Enhanced ability to view X-rays and other diagnostic images.
- Better management of patient consents and authorizations.
- Increased use of standard formats when receiving and storing laboratory results.
"This is a significant achievement for Abraxas Medical Solutions, and we believe it proves our commitment to offering a robust and interoperable electronic health records software solution," said Michael Bina, President of Abraxas Medical Solutions.
ABOUT ABRAXAS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
Abraxas Medical Solutions, Inc. (Abraxas) located in Irvine, California, develops and markets electronic medical records and practice management software to medical offices of different specialties nationwide. Abraxas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems.
ABOUT CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT(r)) is a private, nonprofit organization that has been named by the federal government as the recognized certification body for health information technology. Its mission is to accelerate the adoption of health information technology by creating a credible, sustainable certification program. The certification requirements are based on widely accepted industry standards and involve the work of hundreds of expert volunteers and input from a variety of stakeholders throughout the health care industry. More information on CCHIT and CCHIT Certified(r) products is available at www.cchit.org and at www.ehrdecisions.com.
CCHIT(r) and CCHIT Certified(r) are registered marks of the certification commission for healthcare information technology.