PAML Improves Workflow With Web-based Product By ChartConnect

SPOKANE, Wash. – June 14, 2004 – ChartConnect, a Web-based medical software developer that provides a comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) for physician practices and hospitals nationwide, announced today that Pathology Associate Medical Laboratory (PAML) of Spokane has signed an agreement to sponsor ChartConnect ResultManager for their physician clients and staff. This product is being offered to practices in the Yakima Valley as well as the Spokane market covered by PAML. In Western Washington, PACLAB Network Laboratories—an integrated network of local laboratories managed by PAML—is offering this service to clients throughout the Puget Sound area.

The Web-based application will allow physicians and laboratory staff to easily order, view and route lab results online as well as automatically deliver results into a patient's electronic medical chart. The online application is expected to significantly improve efficiency and decrease costs for PAML and for their clients by cutting down on the amount of time typically needed to process routine laboratory tasks.

"Even though PAML offers other lab viewing products, we appreciate how quickly ChartConnect has been adopted by substantial numbers of provider offices and how efficiently ChartConnect handles the interfaces and implements new clients," said Rich Longmire of PAML.

This unique product can be upgraded in seconds to a full EMR application that physicians and other healthcare professionals can use to develop, organize, and maintain patient medical charts. With ChartConnect's Web-based medical record, patient information is stored securely but can be easily accessed through a permission sharing system by all of those involved in a patient's care. ChartConnect's online patient management tools help physicians, nurses, and office professionals streamline workflow—saving time and money, and improving patient care.

About ChartConnect.com
ChartConnect, Inc., based in Yakima, Washington provides a comprehensive electronic medical record for physician practices and hospitals nationwide. They are the leader in connecting healthcare communities to build the most easy-to-use online patient records available for patient care, anywhere. ChartConnect allows everyone involved in a patient's care to easily and securely access and share information by integrating with local healthcare providers. With full-featured productivity and decision support solutions, ChartConnect offers a complete patient management tool, helping physicians, nurses, and office professionals streamline workflow, save time and money, and improve patient care. ChartConnect, Inc. and its affiliates have provided premier healthcare services - including medical networks, practice management and billing systems - since 1985. Visit www.chartconnect.com or call 877-567-6825 for additional information.

About PAML and PACLAB
Headquartered in Spokane, Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories (PAML) is recognized as a national leader in the area of hospital partnering and laboratory joint ventures. PAML is a co-founder and managing partner of several joint ventures including PACLAB Network Laboratories, providing lab services throughout Seattle and Western Washington, as well as other LLC Hospital partnerships, including Tri-Cities Laboratory (Washington), Alpha Medical Laboratory (Coeur d' Alene, Idaho) and Treasure Valley Laboratory (Boise, Idaho).

PAML operates a state-of-the-art, Esoteric Testing Center maintaining one of the most comprehensive test menus in the Northwest. PAML currently provides a diverse range of testing services to over 100 hospitals throughout its core market of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, Wyoming and Utah. PAML is a division of Bourget Health Services, Inc., part of Sacred Heart Medical Center located in Spokane, Washington. See more information at www.paml.com.