[HP, Qwest Communications and InfoCure Team To Build Application Service Provider E-Service For Physicians and Healthcare Practices]
PALO ALTO, Calif., DENVER and ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1999--Hewlett-Packard Company, Qwest Communications International Inc. and InfoCure Corporation today announced they are working together to enable InfoCure to offer its VitalWorks practice management software as an Application Service Provider (ASP) to physicians and healthcare practices. The new VitalWorks e-service will provide physicians and healthcare practice staff with greater efficiencies; reduced costs; improved connectivity to insurance companies, pharmacies and laboratories; as well as faster, more complete access for authorized staff to secure patient records.
InfoCure, one of the world's first healthcare-practice management software providers to offer a browser-based product over the Internet on an on-tap basis, is leveraging Qwest's state-of-the-art CyberCenters throughout the United States, as well as Qwest's nationwide Internet Protocol-based communications network. HP is already a preferred provider of computing products to Qwest and is a provider of products, services and financing to InfoCure and InfoCure's customers.
Leveraging HP's financing services to offer subscription pricing, InfoCure intends to sell and lease to its on-tap customers HP personal computers and handheld devices with which they can access VitalWorks, and will continue to provide consulting and full life-cycle support services.
By the end of March 2000, Qwest expects to provide InfoCure and its customers with access to VitalWorks through its state-of-the art fiber-optic network, with technical and engineering staff monitoring the application 24x7. At Qwest's facilities, VitalWorks will run on HP NetServer systems running Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R).
InfoCure will also sell Qwest's Internet Access to its customers and will be supported through the Qwest Business Partner Program (QBPP), which recently launched the industry's first ASP program, called Q.ASP, to help independent software vendors and systems integrators who are initiating an ASP solution. The QBPP, launched in July, offers resellers a complete range of Internet solutions, including high-speed dedicated Internet access, Web- and application-hosting, and Microsoft Windows(R) 2000-based virtual private networks.
"For the first time in our industry, a major Healthcare Information Systems 1/8HCIS 3/8 provider with a substantial customer franchise and distribution capability has brought together the necessary elements to take advantage of the Internet to improve services to customers," said Frederick L. Fine, president and chief executive officer of InfoCure. "Both HP and Qwest provide InfoCure with tremendous stability, scalability and leadership in both computing and communications technology. We couldn't have better partners to help us build our ASP offering."
InfoCure has more than 100,000 licensed doctors worldwide utilizing its practice management software. InfoCure maintains a state-of-the-art service, support and distribution infrastructure for its established ISV and technology services business. It anticipates that the majority of its current and new customers will opt for the VitalWorks e-service offering within the next few years.
"With first-mover advantage and a great product, InfoCure is in a tremendous position with its new ASP strategy," said Craig White, senior vice president and general manager of HP Technology Finance. "The HCIS portion of the healthcare industry is a large and important market, and InfoCure clearly understands how to take advantage of the opportunities presented by this market, the Internet and the rise of apps-on-tap."
"InfoCure's participation in the Q.ASP program confirms Qwest's leadership in providing innovative solutions to independent software vendors that transform their businesses into Internet business models," said Roger Attick, Qwest's senior vice president of Alternate Channel Markets. "We are delighted that a market-leading company such as InfoCure has selected Qwest's market-leading broadband applications and services to gain entry to the very lucrative HCIS space."
About InfoCure Corporation
InfoCure Corporation is a leading national provider of healthcare practice management software products and services to targeted healthcare practice specialties, including anesthesiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, dentistry, ophthalmology, pathology, podiatry and radiology, as well as enterprise-wide medical entities. The Company's wide range of practice management software products automates the administrative, financial and clinical information management functions for doctors and other healthcare providers. InfoCure provides its customers with ongoing software support, training and electronic data interchange (EDI) services. Visit InfoCure at infocure.com. |
