Tucson, AZ, June 2, 2008 – Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., a market leader in laboratory information systems,  today announced that MultiCare Health System has selected the Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIS) for its new Good Samaritan Hospital located in Puyallup, Washington.  Additional Sunquest products purchased for the new hospital include Sunquest Laboratory CoPathPlus anatomic pathology system, Sunquest Microbiology, and Sunquest Blood Bank.  Sunquest will also provide project management and professional services during the implementation at the new site, scheduled to go live in Q4 2008.  MultiCare has been a Sunquest customer since 1993 and has already standardized on the Sunquest LIS for its Allenmore Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and Tacoma General Hospital, all located in Tacoma, Washington, along with the hospital’s South King County Clinics, Gig Harbor and satellite labs.

“MultiCare Health System and its hospitals are recognized nationally and regionally for their outstanding patient care, community service, and progressive medical practices,” said Lisa Cutts, vice president of sales for Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.  “MultiCare is also one of the most technologically advanced healthcare organizations in the world, effectively utilizing software and information systems to maximize their service quality and operational efficiency.”

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a leading-edge, integrated health organization made up of four hospitals, numerous primary care and urgent care clinics, multi-specialty centers, Hospice and Home Health services, and many other services. A not-for-profit organization based in Tacoma, Washington since 1882, MultiCare has grown over the years in response to community needs. Today we are the area's largest provider of health care services, serving patients at 93 locations in Pierce, South King, Kitsap and Thurston counties.

About Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., is a global market leader in clinical data management solutions with more than 1,200 hospitals and commercial laboratories using its products worldwide.  The company is dedicated to providing best-of-breed solutions that enable quality patient care, clinical safety, and operational efficiencies.   Its experienced sales and technical service teams deliver 24x7 assistance to customers for their procurement, implementation, and customer care needs.  The Sunquest Laboratory™ system achieved "Best in KLAS" in the Laboratory Segment for 2007, which was its fourth consecutive year, (KLAS Enterprises, LLC, www.healthcomputing.com.)