mTuitive Develops Unprecedented Compliance System For Newly Required Cancer Protocol Checklists

Innovative front-end solution responds to challenge by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer to mandate adherence to 66 tumor protocol synoptic reports by January 1, 2004

OSTERVILLE, MA (PRWEB) August 13, 2003 -- mTuitive, Inc. has developed the first complete solution to automate compliance with new pathology reporting procedures, as outlined by the ACS this April. The new regulations, which take effect January 1, 2004, dictate that pathologists report all scientifically validated data elements listed by the College of American Pathologists in 64 cancer protocol checklists. mTuitives Pathology ABC product captures these newly required elements and integrates them into one structured, intuitive, and easy-to-use system optimized for Microsofts Tablet PC.

Pathology ABC is custom designed using mTuitives Tablet ABC technology, which enables the rapid creation of unique, easy-to-use forms for each CAP protocol. Each checklist is imported into a user-friendly decision tree" application, complete with data validation and error checking tools, and accompanied by the guidance of context-sensitive reference materials. This solution integrates with existing medical information systems, improving data storage and reporting with higher quality, real-time input.

Additional benefits of the Pathology ABC include the flexibility to apply local modifications, distinguish between essential data elements and suggested guidelines, and apply SNOMED billing codes at the point of entry.

Our product is the first of its kind to directly address the immediate need for a system that satisfies these new standards of compliance in reporting," says mTuitive Chief Executive Officer John Murphy. Through our work with CAP, the entire library of protocols is incorporated into one program, designed not only to eliminate compliance problems, but to save time and streamline the reporting process."

Weve teamed with a number of practicing pathologists to determine the best way to transfer CAPs protocols into a computerized format, complete with all relevant domain knowledge," explains Dr. William OToole, Vice President of mTuitive and former Chief of Pathology at Cape Cod Hospital. Our pilot program will be implemented in the spirit of a continued open dialogue with the Pathology community." This test program, scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, involves supplying select pathology departments across the country with the Pathology ABC product and collecting user feedback.

About mTuitive, Inc.: experts in medicine, human factors and healthcare software founded mTuitive. At mTuitive, our mission is to bring the power of computers-quality assurance, labor savings and knowledge access-to healthcare workers in a way that enhances, rather than disrupts, their ability to give quality care.

For more information, contact: John Murphy, mTuitive, Inc., 683 Main St., Osterville, MA 02655; Tel: 508-420-6500; Fax: 508-420-3258; E-mail: info@mtuitive.com; www.mtuitive.com.