“Radiology has an increasingly important role in diagnostic medicine and we believe that there will be an accelerated convergence of laboratory workflows with image based diagnostics.  Our RIS solution shares a common code base with the Sunquest Laboratory Information System, which readily facilitates its advanced diagnostic reporting capabilities” said Mike Snow, Chief Technology Officer, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.

Vista has committed to building on the Sunquest reputation for high quality product offerings and investing in the company as a platform for growth in Healthcare IT.  The Sunquest RIS solution, which had previously received a Best in KLAS Award, was moved to maintenance mode less than a year ago.  This followed the release of a new version of the software in December 2006.  Customer satisfaction with the radiology solution has remained high and demand has increased.

“We have seen unprecedented levels of interest in our industry-leading radiology solution and new sales have continued to come in.  So we took this opportunity, as the new Sunquest, to re-establish the strategic importance of our best-of-breed radiology information solution in our diagnostic portfolio.” added Richard Atkin, president and CEO, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.

The Sunquest Radiology Information System when combined with the Sunquest PACS Integration Module offers ready interfacing to all industry leading PACS solutions for a comprehensive best of breed radiology solution.

About Sunquest Radiology Information System

Sunquest Radiology Information System manages information and images into one easy-to-use, easy-to-access information source to deliver operational efficiencies.  Innovative features optimize daily radiology department operations and standardize functions enterprise-wide to deliver new patient and exam process efficiencies.

Sunquest  PACS integration (PIM) with DICOM services streamlines radiology workflow, lowers costs, and improves efficiency and accuracy.  Additionally, the Sunquest PIM eliminates the need for brokers and integrates multiple PACS with the Sunquest Radiology solution.

Integrated mammography reporting and tracking is provided through an interfaced Mammography Reporting System (MRS^®, Inc.) solution.  The integration delivers powerful software to help radiologists, mammography technologists, administrators and medical transcriptionists report and track all breast related procedures.

About Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., is a market leader in clinical data management with more than 1,200 U.S. hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide.  For over twenty-five years, the company has been dedicated to providing best-of-breed solutions that enable quality patient care, clinical safety, and operational efficiencies.   Its dedicated sales and technical service teams deliver 24x7 assistance to customers for their procurement, implementation, and customer care needs.  The Sunquest Laboratory™ system was recognized as "Best in KLAS" by the industry for the past three years.

Sunquest’s professional services division provides a wide array of management and technical tools, including lab redesign and optimization, outreach and lab network program development, and operational business and implementation plans in addition to HIPAA compliance assessment and implementation services. For more information, call 800-748-0692 or visit: www.sunquestinfo.com.

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