Press Releases

March 9,2010 - SUNQUEST SUPPORTS PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK

Sunquest Information Systems®, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announces its strong support for Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 7 through 13, 2010. The National Patient Safety Foundation® (NPSF) initiated this special healthcare communication effort to “increase awareness, engagement and education around critical issues impacting patient safety.”

February 25,2010 - SUNQUEST ANNOUNCES FULL SUITE OF OUTREACH SOLUTIONS AT ST. LUKE’S

Sunquest Information Systems®, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announced that Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System is preparing to implement a full range of Sunquest solutions in its laboratories. The benefits gained from this full-service Sunquest® relationship will provide St. Luke’s with a “best in class” customer solution through easy to use, end-to-end business and service level management tools.

February 23,2010 - SUNQUEST ANNOUNCES TWO NEW IMPLEMENTATIONS OF SUNQUEST COPATHPLUS SOLUTIONS

Sunquest Information Systems®, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announced that two of its clients have extended their relationship by implementing and expanding use of its anatomic pathology solution. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA has initiated the implementation of Sunquest CoPathPlus™, and Bon Secours Health System in Marriottsville, MD has begun implementing Sunquest CoPathPlus in its three facilities in the Hampton Roads, VA region.

February 19,2010 - SUNQUEST SUPPORTS PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK

Sunquest Information Systems®, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, strongly supports Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 7 through 13, 2010. This special period of healthcare communication was initiated by the National Patient Safety Foundation® (NPSF) to “increase awareness, engagement and education around critical issues impacting patient safety.”

February 18,2010 - SUNQUEST COMPLETES SYSTEM-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION AT CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL LABORATORIES

Sunquest Information Systems®, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, has successfully completed system-wide implementation of seven hospital laboratories of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. The primary focus of the initiative was to standardize their laboratory operations to a single software solution.

February 16,2010 - SUNQUEST INTRODUCES INTEGRATED CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT PHYSICIAN PORTAL SOLUTION IN U.S.

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and laboratory outreach business solutions, is delivering its Integrated Clinical Environment (Sunquest ICE™) Physician Portal™ solution to the U.S. marketplace. This advanced technology, with a 10-year record of clinical success in the UK and around the globe, provides connectivity between laboratories and physicians within the community by orchestrating enhanced electronic health record (EHR) integration.

February 15,2010 - SUNQUEST ANNOUNCES MAJOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND ENHANCEMENTS

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and requesting and reporting solutions, proudly announces the latest release of their global Integrated Clinical Environment™ (ICE™) solution. ICE provides web-based services and a comprehensive range of software applications for use in primary and secondary care NHS Trusts. Sunquest’s expertise in clinical and demographic data and communication systems enables ICE to communicate with all installed PAS, LIMS, RIS, and departmental systems.

February 9,2010 - SUNQUEST INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENTERS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTINUUM HEALTH PARTNERS OF NEW YORK

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announced that Continuum Health Partners, Inc. has selected Sunquest for its Laboratory Information System solution.

February 9,2010 - UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL LABORATORIES SELECTS SUNQUEST’S SPECIMEN COLLECTION SOLUTION

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announced today that the University of Virginia Health System Medical Laboratories, in Charlottesville, Virginia, has licensed Sunquest Collection Manager™ automated specimen collection solution. UVA selected Collection Manager as part of a technology update designed to increase patient safety via improvements to accuracy and timeliness in the specimen collection processes.

February 5,2010 - SUNQUEST INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORTS NEW MEANINGFUL USE GUIDELINES FOR LABORATORIES TRANSFERRING H1N1 RESULTS

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. announced that its laboratory data systems help laboratories manage the H1N1 influenza epidemic by facilitating easy transfer of health results to the Centers for Disease Control or state public health departments. This enables Sunquest customers to meet a number of the new “Meaningful Use” guidelines spelled out in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

February 5,2010 - SUNQUEST ANNOUNCES MAJOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND ENHANCEMENTS

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announces three major product updates for its popular laboratory software. The updates include the release of Sunquest Collection Manager™ v4.1, which provides new workflow efficiencies and performance enhancements, an educational tutorial program for Transfusion Manager™ v1.0, and a new release of Sunquest Commercial Lab™ software, making it easier for clients to migrate from earlier versions.

February 4,2010 - SUNQUEST ADVANCES INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION TEAM

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, continues to advance investments in its Innovation Team. Current Sunquest Clinical Director Pardip Nayyar will take on the additional role of Director of Innovation, the first of two reorganizational efforts planned for 2010.

February 4,2010 - SUNQUEST ANNOUNCES HIMSS 2010 BOOTH ACTIVITIES

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, has established six workstations to simulate a complete laboratory service line environment at its HIMSS 2010 Booth #1345. This display will be showcased at the annual trade show Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

February 2, 2010 - SUNQUEST ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT SPEAKER SCHEDULE FOR HIMSS 2010

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, has developed one of the most significant schedules ever of industry expert speakers to address attendees at HIMSS 2010. These top thought leaders will gather Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta to address how laboratory organizations can benefit from industry leading product and solution offerings from Sunquest.

February 1, 2010 - SUNQUEST INTRODUCES FIRST BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTION IN LABORATORY MARKETPLACE

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announces that it is releasing Sunquest Business Intelligence, which will provide its customers with tools that will escalate the business intelligence value of their software investment. Through a relationship with QlikTech, Sunquest customers can gain an increased focus on operational and clinical metrics for their organizations.

January 28, 2010 - SUNQUEST INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENTERS INTO BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER OF WASHINGTON

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announced that Valley Medical Center, in Renton, Washington, has licensed Sunquest Collection Manager™ automated specimen collection software. Valley Medical Center selected Collection Manager as part of a quality initiative to improve labeling of specimens coming to the laboratory from the emergency department.

January 25, 2010 - Global Airline Clinic System Selects Sunquest Information Systems

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and laboratory outreach business solutions, is pleased to announce its most recent installation contract with Emirates, a major global airline which provides employee clinics. The announcement is being made at the Arab Health Exhibition & Conference 2010 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, being held through January 28, 2010.

January 18, 2010 - SUNQUEST SECURES HIGH MARKS IN KLAS USER SATISFACTION SURVEY

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and laboratory outreach business solutions, continued its traditionally high ratings in the 2009 KLAS annual research survey. The KLAS survey result information is used to help healthcare providers make informed decisions on acquiring health information technology by offering impartial vendor performance information.

January 13, 2010 - SUNQUEST INTRODUCES THE INTEGRATED CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT PHYSICIAN PORTAL TO US MARKETPLACE

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and laboratory outreach business solutions, is introducing its Integrated Clinical Environment™ (Sunquest ICE™) physician portal to the US marketplace in 2010.

December 2, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems Inc. Honored by National Guard and Reserve

Company receives recognition of their support of military employees

November 18, 2009 - Sunquest to Present Integrated Clinical Environment™ at User Group Conference

Sunquest, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announces it will be presenting its Integrated Clinical Environment™ (Sunquest ICE™) physician portal solution at an international user group conference to be held in Nottingham, UK, on November 24, 2009.

November 18, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems Taps Bluewolf to Transform Its Customer Care Process with a Cloud Computing-Based Solution

Sunquest Leverages Salesforce CRM and Force.com for Customer Lifecycle Solution for Its 1400 Hospital and Commercial Laboratory Customers

October 26, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems Inc. Announces Most Successful Year in the Company’s History

Strong finish for 2009 fiscal year continues into first quarter fiscal year 2010

September 14, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems Inc. Is Founding Sponsor of Digital Pathology Association

New industry group reflects growing demand for diagnostic IT to support patient safety and improved quality of care

August, 26 2009 - Sunquest, Partners HealthCare System and Massachusetts General Hospital Announce Agreement to Co-Develop Next Generation Diagnostic Pathology Solutions Leaders Partner to Revolutionize the Practice of Laboratory Medicine

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., a market leader in laboratory and diagnostic information systems, the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), an innovator in medical care, research and teaching, and Partners HealthCare System, an integrated health care delivery system with a tradition of IT excellence, today announced a collaborative agreement to jointly develop the next generation anatomic and clinical pathology based laboratory information system.

July 14, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems Inc. Unveils Major New Release Focused on Patient Safety, Efficiency and Workflow

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. today introduced a significant new offering for its laboratory and point-of-care solution suite focused on patient safety, efficiency and cost-saving workflow improvements, while providing demonstrable benefits and measurable return on investment for customers. The new diagnostic IT solution incorporates new modules for molecular testing, expanded functionality for existing applications, and enhancements to workflow throughout the care continuum.

July 6, 2009 - Sunquest Names Patrice Nedelec as Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in leading quality management, corporate certification, and auditing efforts in the U.S. and Europe, Patrice assumes full responsibility for all Quality, Regulatory and Continuous Improvement activities as a member of the executive leadership team at Sunquest.

June 1, 2009 - Richard Atkin Takes Leadership Role in Cause to Promote Peace

Sunquest President and CEO, Richard Atkin, has accepted a leadership role in American Interfaith Camps, Inc. (AIC). AIC’s mission is to provide an environment where there is opportunity for children of different backgrounds to play, eat, pray, and grow together as friends both in body and spirit.

April 6, 2009 - Sunquest and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Expand Long-Time Partnership

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. today announced that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), a leading global health enterprise, has signed a strategic agreement enabling UPMC to expand utilization and deployment of the Sunquest laboratory information solutions (LIS) for an extended period of time.

March 30, 2009 - Sunquest’s Diane Manriquez Selected as Human Resources Professional of the Year

The annual event recognizes employers and individuals who have demonstrated a track record of innovation and excellence in HR leadership.

March 10, 2009 - Sunquest Receives FDA Clearance for Updated Blood Bank Solution

Addition to Sunquest’s Integrated Solution Portfolio Continues Company’s Fulfillment of Patient Safety Vision

March 9, 2009 - Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Utilizes Sunquest Solutions to Improve Pediatric Care, Safety, and Services to the Community

Comprehensive Diagnostic Information System Enables Hospital to Provide World-Class Care to Louisiana’s Young Patients

February 16, 2009 - New Cancer Treatment Centers of America Hospital Opens with Operational Sunquest LIS and POC Collection Management Solution

Sunquest solutions support CTCA Patient-Centered Initiatives in Safety & Paperless Workflow

February 3, 2009 - Geisinger and Sunquest to Implement IT Solution to Enhance Community Lab Services

Business Solution Purchased to Improve Physician/Patient Relationships and Reduce Operational Costs

27 January 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. and Atia Est. Corporation Sign Letter of Intent for Saudi Arabia Distribution Agreement

New agreement reinforces Sunquest’s commitment to international market growth and Atia’s business focus of providing leading healthcare technologies

January 19, 2009 - Sunquest Demonstrates Latest Laboratory Information System, Anatomic Pathology Software, and Business Management Solutions at Arab Health Conference

Sunquest & Healthcare Solutions Partnership Will Deliver and Support Leading Healthcare Technologies to Gulf Region

January 16, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. and Healthcare Solutions Agree to Distribution Agreement in the Middle East

Agreement further solidifies Sunquest commitment to international market and Healthcare Solutions mission to provide leading healthcare technology

January 16, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. and Healthcare Solutions Agree to Distribution Agreement in the Middle East

London, UK - Agreement further solidifies Sunquest commitment to international market and Healthcare Solutions mission to provide leading healthcare technology

January 8, 2009 - Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Outreach Advantage Solution from Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories

Sunquest Strengthens Leadership Position with Most Comprehensive Suite of Outreach Business Solutions in the Industry

December 29, 2008 - Sunquest and Geisinger Implement Clinical Microbiology Lab Model for 21st Century; First Integrated LIS / Specimen Processor Improves Value and Quality

Sunquest and Geisinger Health System today announced significant workflow improvements through the successful implementation and integration of Sunquest’s Laboratory Information System and the Copan WASP: Walk-Away Specimen Processor for planting and streaking of clinical microbiology specimens.

December 18, 2008 - Sunquest Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Outreach Advantage Solution Suite from Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories; Acquisition Solidifies Sunquest’s Leadership in the Community and Physician Outreach Market

The acquisition complements the existing Sunquest solutions, establishing the most comprehensive suite of outreach business management solutions in the industry. The Sunquest Outreach suite will provide laboratory outreach customers with a single-vendor, end-to-end solution for delivering efficient, high quality service to patients and physicians in a connected healthcare model.

18 December 2008 - Sunquest Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Outreach Advantage Solution Suite from Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories; Acquisition Solidifies Sunquest’s Leadership in the Community and Physician Outreach Market

London, UK - The acquisition complements the existing Sunquest solutions with service level management, courier logistics, and business intelligence tools to establish the most comprehensive suite of outreach business management solutions in the industry.

December 10, 2008 - Cancer Treatment Centers of America Selects Sunquest Point-of-Care Collection Management Solution to Improve Patient Safety

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) has purchased the Sunquest Collection Manager (CLM) as part of its enterprise patient safety initiative and overall technology plan for paperless workflow.

December 9, 2008 - Sunquest Receives FDA Clearance for Transfusion Management Solution

Sunquest announces that clearance has been received from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Sunquest Transfusion Manager (TRM) software application. The Transfusion Manager will be an integral part of Sunquest’s comprehensive patient safety initiatives, and will complement the company’s market leading positive patient identification specimen collection (Collection Manager) solution.

November 10, 2008 - Sunquest Completes Acquisition of UK-Based Anglia Healthcare Systems, Ltd

Sunquest signed a definitive agreement on 27 October, 2008 to acquire AHSL as part of its stated strategy to increase its global presence and strengthen its outreach and physician affinity strategy for the international market.

November 4, 2008 - Sunquest’s Lorre Pacheco Presentation on Lean Six Sigma Draws Strong Audience at CLMA Annual Conference

The one hour presentation, titled, “A Kaizen Blitz”, demonstrated the fast and significant improvements that can result from a well-run Six Sigma event.

October 27, 2008 - Sunquest Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire UK-Based Anglia Healthcare Systems Ltd., Expanding International Market Presence and Broadening Solution Portfolio

The acquisition significantly broadens Sunquest’s global presence with a market leading, and complementary solution set that delivers web-based functionality which enables electronic requesting and reporting between the laboratory and GPs and Clinicians in Primary and Secondary care.

October 22, 2008 - Sunquest’s Patty Miller Named President-Elect of Central New York CLMA Chapter

Exemplifies Sunquest’s commitment to customer service and laboratory professionals

October 9, 2008 - Sunquest Confirms Global Growth Focus and Announces Strategic Partnership with Mylab of Finland

This partnership with Mylab demonstrates Sunquest's commitment towards fulfilling its goal to help improve the delivery of healthcare and be a global provider of advanced clinical diagnostic information solutions.

October 7, 2008 - Sunquest Announces $1.5M Sale of its Laboratory Information Software and Services to the Public Hospitals Authority for Hospitals and Community Clinics in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Sunquest Solutions Will enable achievement of national goal to improve healthcare delivery

September 23, 2008 - Sunquest and mTuitive Integrated Anatomic Pathology/Synoptic Reporting Solution Receives Certification from Cancer Care Ontario

North York Hospital & Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center first to receive CCO validation

September 10, 2008 - Florida Hospital Lab & Nursing Staffs Enhance Patient Safety with Sunquest Collection Manager

Florida Hospital, rated one the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, is utilizing its Sunquest Collection Manager solution to significantly reduce specimen collection errors and improve productivity for its laboratory and nursing staff. Florida Hospital’s lab and nursing staff collect over 15,000 blood specimens per month and now experience less than one patient identification error per year since implementing the system in 2004.

August 18, 2008 - Sunquest Names David M. Post as Vice President of Strategic Programs

David M. Post has joined the company as vice president of strategic programs. David has been in the healthcare and technology industries for over 13 years, with extensive experience in strategy, business development, consulting, and distribution.

June 10, 2008 - Sunquest Submits 510(k) Premarket Notification for Transfusion Management Solution

The Transfusion Manager will be an integral part of Sunquest’s comprehensive patient safety initiatives, and will complement the company’s market leading specimen Collection Manager solution.

June 6, 2008 - Sunquest Presents Latest Laboratory & Diagnostic Information Technology Solutions at Futurescape of Pathology Conference 2008

Sunquest will also be discussing future cutting-edge solutions based on the latest diagnostic technologies designed to enhance the practice of predictive medicine.

June 3, 2008 - CentraCare’s St. Cloud Hospital of Central Minnesota Achieves Patient Safety Goals with Sunquest Collection Management System

Nation’s Top 100 Hospital reduces specimen collection errors to zero with 100% patient identification accuracy

June 2, 2008 - Sunquest Announces Lab Software Sale to MultiCare Health System for their New Affiliated Good Samaritan Hospital Site

Good Samaritan Hospital will utilize Sunquest’s LIS, CoPathPlus Anatomic Pathology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology Products

May 13, 2008 - Sunquest Laboratory Software & Services Awarded Approved Supplier Status on the ASCC Framework from NHS Connecting for Health

Announced today that it has been appointed to the Additional Supply Capability and Capacity (ASCC) Framework for Lot 2: Clinical Information Technology (CIT) Services. Sunquest has signed a framework contract to supply IT products and services for Service Categories 2.13 Diagnostic Systems - Pathology & Laboratory Services and 2.21 Diagnostic Systems - Radiology & Digital Imaging Services.

May 12, 2008 - Sunquest Announces $1.1 Million Lab Software Expansion at Sutter Health

Three additional hospitals move to Sutter standard LIS software – Sunquest LIS

May 6, 2008 - Sunquest Names Russell W. Duke as Executive Consultant for its Lean Lab and Outreach Strategies

Sunquest announces that Russell W. Duke, Ph.D. has joined the company as an executive consultant, a role that will enable him to contribute towards developing and driving the company’s Lean Lab and Outreach strategies.

April 28, 2008 - Sunquest Expands Global Market Presence with New London Office

Sunquest announces the opening of a new office in London, UK to serve as its international headquarters. Sunquest Vice President of International Sales David Allcock will manage the UK office and staff for all sales, business development, service, and support functions.

April 21, 2008 - MediCorp Health System of Fredericksburg, Virginia Selects Sunquest Laboratory Information System for its New Stafford Hospital Center

Sunquest today announced that MediCorp Health Systems has purchased the Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIS) for its new Stafford Hospital scheduled to open in early 2009. MediCorp, through its Mary Washington Hospital, is the Fredericksburg area’s premier health care provider.

April 8, 2008 - Sunquest Names Healthcare Industry Veteran Kelly A. Feist as Vice President of Marketing

It was announced today that Kelly A. Feist has joined Sunquest as the company’s vice president of marketing. Feist has held executive and senior management positions in the healthcare industry for over 10 years and has extensive experience in business planning, marketing, and operations.

March 25, 2008 - Sunquest Wins Workplace Excellence Award of Greater Tucson for 2008

Sunquest was recognized today with a 2008 Workplace Excellence Award of Greater Tucson based on its best practices in employee recruitment, retention, benefits, and optimum working environment.

March 4, 2008 - Sunquest Announces Lab Software Sale to Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s Future Medical Center in Arizona

Sunquest announces that the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) has purchased its Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIS) for its future Western Regional Medical Center in Suburban Phoenix scheduled to open its doors in early 2009.

January 29, 2008 - Sunquest Contracts with LA County Medical Center for Major Services Project

Sunquest's professional services group has been contracted by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) to help expand and transfer its software information technology assets and capabilities from the current LAC+USC Medical Center to a new replacement hospital on the same site.

January 12, 2008 Sunquest Demonstrates Latest Laboratory Information System Software for Hospitals at Arab Health Conference

Sunquest will be exhibiting its latest Laboratory Information System (LIS) software and products at the Arab Health Conference being held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from January 28-31, 2008.