TriCore Deploys Rhodes Groups Proprietary Business Intelligence and Decision Support Platform to Optimize Revenue and Improve Financial Performance

TriCore Reference Laboratories, New Mexicos largest medical laboratory, and Rhodes Group, Inc., a leading Connecticut-based healthcare management & IT consulting firm, announce the implementation of the Rhodes Scholar Platform, Rhodes Groups proprietary business intelligence and decision support solution for optimizing revenue and improving financial performance of medical laboratory outreach business lines.

Albuquerque & Hartford (PRWEB) July, 2003 -- TriCore Reference Laboratories, New Mexicos largest medical laboratory, and Rhodes Group, Inc., a leading Connecticut-based healthcare management & IT consulting firm, announce the implementation of the Rhodes Scholar Platform, Rhodes Groups proprietary business intelligence and decision support solution for optimizing revenue and improving financial performance of medical laboratory outreach business lines.

"We chose the Rhodes Scholar decision support system because it allows TriCore to go beyond standard data analysis to meet our unique information needs," said Stella Saindon, TriCore Reference Laboratories chief financial officer. We love being able to query the database to answer specific questions. A major benefit has been seen from quick, 'on-the-fly analyses of data from our accounts receivables and billing system. Rhodes Scholar gives us the power to generate current, comprehensive reports in minutes that meet all our criteria without having to wait for an end-of-month 'accumulation as with other systems. This lets us change priorities quickly, which is critical."

TriCore is an innovative organization strategically positioning itself to compete, increase market share and enhance profitability in the laboratory services industry of the future," said Sam Merkouriou, Rhodes Groups chief executive officer. Rhodes Scholar consistently delivers accurate and timely information on TriCores financial and operational performance, empowering the laboratory with the intelligence and metrics it needs to take corrective actions, optimize revenue, and deliver significant results to the bottom line."

Were enjoying our relationship with Rhodes," said Saindon. Theres a comfort level there. We trust their abilities, and weve been impressed by their knowledge of Misys healthcare information products."

About Rhodes Group, Inc.

Rhodes Group, Inc. is a leading, Connecticut based, healthcare management and IT consulting firm, dedicated to delivering results-oriented services and solutions to the healthcare industry. Rhodes Group provides unparalleled consulting expertise, enhanced implementation services, and the effective utilization of innovative information technology solutions to maximize ROI and optimize revenue streams for healthcare providers across outreach business lines.

About TriCore Reference Laboratories

TriCore Reference Laboratories is New Mexicos largest medical laboratory. Sponsored by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Presbyterian Healthcare Services and St. Vincent Hospital, TriCore serves clients throughout New Mexico and in parts of Texas, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada.

Contact Information:

Sebastian J. Leonardi, Director of Business Development

SJLeonardi@RhodesGroup.org

(860) 296-1972, ext.304