PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that the Company has been awarded a contract from Unity Health System of Rochester, NY to provide state-of-the-art broadcast technology that enables Unity to deliver customized content through a seven-channel television network showcasing patient education, safety, staff training, and hospital news.
Patient Portal's proprietary HealthCast technology allows for customized content delivery to a single television, groups of televisions, or to every television at multiple facilities systemwide, with further capability for remote delivery of customized content to an IP phone or home computer. The unique digital signage platform allows Unity Health System to deliver condition-specific video content, information scrolls, weather and news, and customized messaging simultaneously, and to vary that content from television to television. Patient Portal's progressive technology also captures all viewing data in real-time to document compliance with government patient education and safety initiatives.
"We are very excited that Unity Health has selected Patient Portal's HealthCast as their systemwide communication platform," said Kevin Kelly, President of Patient Portal Technologies. "It wasn't long ago that this kind of system would have been cost prohibitive for most healthcare facilities, but our technology has changed that. HealthCast delivers cutting-edge media programming that is flexible and affordable so any hospital can achieve customized communication without infrastructure changes or capital outlays. We believe HealthCast will help revolutionize the way healthcare communication is delivered."
"HealthCast is just the flexible solution we were looking for to communicate with patients, families, and staff in real time," said Maryalice Keller, Unity's vice president of Corporate Communications. "Imagine showing a welcome video to a patient, a pediatric clip to a new mom, a training video to a staff member on break, and nutrition content in the cafeterias all at the same time. With HealthCast, we can cost effectively control multiple communication streams throughout all of our facilities and capture viewing metrics. This gives us several opportunities to proactively promote our physicians and healthcare initiatives, consistently train staff, and better educate patients."
Park Ridge Auxiliary at Unity Health has been the driving force and financial motivator behind several key initiatives at Unity, including revamping the communication systems this year. "The Auxiliary is excited to once again fund state-of-the-art technology to benefit patient care at Unity Health System," said Sharlene Penna, president of Unity's Park Ridge Auxiliary. "We take great pride in being a partner in the innovations to patient care offered at Unity."
Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions and process improvements for healthcare institutions and providers. The Company's products and services utilize a state-of-the-art proprietary technology platform that optimizes patient flow, reduces administrative costs, provides patient education, and maximizes reimbursement services to providers.
Unity is a 681-bed health care network serving the city of Rochester and western Monroe County in Upstate New York. A wide range of specialty programs and services are available at Unity Hospital, the Unity St. Mary's Campus, and multiple sites across Monroe County. Unity Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, and is affiliated with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Company information is available at http://www.patientportal.com.