Tri-Cities Laboratory Signs with ChartConnect to Manage Laboratory Orders and Results Online

KENNEWICK, Wash. – October 1, 2003 - ChartConnect, a Web-based medical software developer that provides a comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) for physician practices and hospitals nationwide, announced today that Tri-Cities Laboratory (TCL) of Kennewick, Washington has signed an agreement to sponsor ChartConnect ResultManager for their physician clients and staff.

The Web-based application will allow physicians and laboratory staff to easily order, view and route lab results online, and route lab results automatically into a patient's electronic medical chart. The online application is expected to significantly improve efficiency and decrease costs for both Tri-Cities Laboratory and local physician offices by cutting down on the amount of time typically needed to process routine laboratory tasks.

Tri-Cities Laboratory is owned by three area hospitals and a regional reference laboratory, providing both hospital and outpatient testing for all community physicians. Tri-Cities Laboratory operates patient service centers throughout the community, a central core lab, and a cancer center. It conducts testing in three hospital laboratories. Test results are available for inpatients, outpatients, and physician office patients through ChartConnect regardless of where the patient is seen.

"ChartConnect has been very successful in getting offices to actually use the technology," says Paul Christensen, general manager of Tri-Cities Laboratory.

Physicians and other healthcare professionals use electronic medical record applications 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.