NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - March 24, 2009) - SPi Healthcare, a leading provider of medical
transcription solutions announced today the release of the latest version
of its transcription platform -- eGlobal Enterprise. eGlobal Enterprise is
a web-based technology platform that seamlessly integrates dictation,
transcription, report distribution and electronic signature to provide
customized documentation solutions that meet the business needs of
healthcare providers.
Commenting on the occasion, Ethan Cohen, President, SPi Healthcare, said,
"We are very excited about the enhanced features and functionality of this
new release and the value it creates for our Clients. The advanced
workflow capabilities will improve our transcriptionists' productivity and
accelerate turnaround times for our Clients. Further, the enhanced
web-portal will provide our Clients with real-time access to information,
improved reporting and greater control over the management of their
documents."
Peter Maquera, President and CEO of SPi, stated, "SPi is committed to
growing its medical transcription business and to making the required
investments in people, processes and technology to serve our clients more
efficiently and effectively. Our investment in a talented development team
of 25 and the resulting deployment of the latest version of eGlobal
Enterprise is a reflection of our commitment to this business. With the
development team in place, our Clients and employees can rest assured that
the power and functionality of eGlobal Enterprise will continue to expand
as the needs of the medical transcription business evolve."
The new version of eGlobal Enterprise is the culmination of over 12 months
of research and development and was based upon feedback from our Clients,
our transcriptionists, and domain and technology experts. Some of the
unique features of the system include:
-- An integrated and automated quality feedback workflow to ensure
consistent scoring and reporting of errors for each of our stakeholders --
transcriptionists, editors and auditors.
-- An electronic signature module that is easy to deploy, intuitive to
use, as well as efficient and flexible. Some of the capabilities for this
module include the ability to employ dual signatures and a unique group-
electronic signature workflow to facilitate signing in group practices that
share patient responsibilities.
-- Automated speech recognition with self learning capabilities that
require no physician training.
About SPi Healthcare
SPi Healthcare is one of the leading providers of medical transcription
solutions to over 100 hospitals, health systems, multi-specialty clinics
and physician practices. SPi Healthcare employs over 1,200+ medical
language specialists using a "Best Shore Model" spanning across three
global centers of excellence located in the United States, India and the
Philippines.
About SPi
SPi is a leading full-service BPO provider with offices and facilities
across North America, Europe, and Asia. SPi has over 14,000 employees
delivering a wide range of Knowledge Process and Customer Interaction
solutions to diversified markets, including financial services, healthcare,
legal, and publishing. SPi consistently improves operating efficiency,
lowers costs, and helps to strengthen the competitive position of more than
500 clients.
SPi is 100% owned by ePLDT, Inc. ePLDT, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), the leading
telecommunications provider in the Philippines. PLDT is listed on the
Philippine Stock Exchange (
PHP:
TEL), and its American Depository Shares
are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (
NYSE:
PHI).
For more information on SPi, visit
www.spi-bpo.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Elizabeth Nolan
Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing and Strategy
(202) 449 7692