Advertisement
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061005/ALLSCRIPTSLOGO-b)
Sandia is a multi-program lab, primarily doing national defense R&D,energy, and environment projects. One of the foremost technical institutionsin the world, Sandia is dedicated to developing science-based technologiesthat support U.S. national security. Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martincompany, manages Sandia National Laboratory for the U.S. Department ofEnergy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
Advertisement
Sandia's selection of the combined Allscripts Electronic Health Record andPractice Management solution for integrated clinical and back-officeautomation reflects a growing national trend. According to Hewitt andAssociates, a major human resources services firm, US employers spend between$6,000 and $8,000 per worker for health insurance. In an effort to controlcosts, large employers such as Sandia are choosing to provide their ownhealthcare in on-site clinics -- and many are embracing healthcare informationtechnology to increase the efficiency of their physicians and support staff.
"Allscripts will help Sandia continue to provide our thousands ofemployees with the highest standard of medical care available, in our on-siteclinics," said Linda Duffy, M.D., Director of Medical Administration forSandia. "At Sandia, we pride ourselves on providing preventive health anddisease management services in a convenient location to help keep ouremployees healthy, happy and productive. Allscripts will automate and connectour healthcare team, while making our back office more efficient andcost-effective."
Sandia's employed physicians and mid-level providers offer a full spectrumof medical services including urgent care, emergency medical services,consultations, physical therapy, allergy shots and blood pressure monitoringfor the lab's 8,500 employees in Albuquerque, NM and Livermore, Calif.Sandia's on-site clinics also provide preventative health services, such ashealth risk assessments, screenings and health education, as well as a DiseaseManagement Clinic for the management of prevalent diseases including diabetes,hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and their serious complications.
After a comprehensive search, Sandia selected Allscripts based on itstechnology, its financial stability, and its experience with the nation'sleading medical groups, where tens of thousands of physicians use Allscriptstechnology every day to provide high quality patient care.
"On-site clinics are becoming increasingly common for forward-lookingemployers like Sandia who want to control their healthcare costs whileoffering preventive health and wellness services," said Glen Tullman, ChiefExecutive Officer of Allscripts. "Our solution helps employer-owned clinicsdeliver that vision of improved care for their employees morecost-effectively."
The Electronic Health Record functionality of the integrated Allscriptssolution brings Sandia's physicians instant access to patient information,both at the point of care or remotely. Allscripts automates everyday clinicaltasks such as prescribing and refilling medications, ordering and reviewingtests, and documenting patient care. An easy-to-use and customizable solution,the Electronic Health Records features robust clinical tools that support safemedical practices, including health maintenance alerts, clinical decisionsupport, and automated drug safety checking.
The Practice Management funct
