Mercer County Hospital Selects HMS to Supply Information Technology Infrastructure

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.® (HMS) announced today that it has been selected by Aledo, Ill.-based Mercer County Hospital to supply an integrated hospital information system of clinical and financial software.

NASHVILLE, TN (PRWEB) March 8, 2007 -- Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.® (HMS) announced today that it has been selected by Aledo, Ill.-based Mercer County Hospital to supply an integrated hospital information system of clinical and financial software. Mercer County Hospital also is utilizing the HMS PACS system, giving the hospital the capability to scan and archive all patient records.

The agreement comes as a result of Mercer County Hospital's continued growth in clinical services and the increasing desire to deliver these services using the most up to date electronic systems. The hospital is a 39-bed facility, offering medical and surgical care.

"HMS is pleased to partner with Mercer County Hospital. Our software applications will allow the hospital to expand and meet the needs of its physicians, nurses and, most importantly, its patients," said Tom Stephenson, President of HMS.

About HMS
Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.® (HMS) is a Nashville-based healthcare company that develops, sells and supports integrated clinical and financial hospital information systems and services. Founded in 1984, HMS counts among its customers over 550 rural
and community hospitals; behavioral, rehabilitation and long-term acute care facilities; and multi-entity healthcare organizations nationwide. With the HMS system, caregivers are able to increase their efficiency in delivering quality care with an emphasis on improving patient safety. For more information, please visit www.hmstn.com or call 800.383.3317.

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