Next generation technology works with Orion Health's healthcare
integration engine to increase patient interaction and engagement
TORONTO, March 4, 2013 /CNW/ - NexJ Systems Inc., (TSX: NXJ) a provider of cloud-based software, delivering
enterprise solutions for the financial services, insurance,
and healthcare industries today announced an agreement with Orion Health, a global leader in eHealth technology, to distribute joint
capabilities and technologies such as NexJ Connected Wellness and the
Rhapsody Integration Engine. The agreement will enable Orion Health to
deliver a more integrated patient-centric care model for hospitals,
regional healthcare providers, community care centres as well as the
more than 35 million patients whose information is currently on Orion
Health's networks.
Orion Health is a leading global provider of clinical workflow and
health data integration technologies and solutions. With more than two
decades of expertise in the eHealth industry implementing solutions for
Electronic Health Record (EHR), Clinical Portals and Integration
Engines, Orion Health will integrate NexJ Connected Wellness and mobile solutions with its Rhapsody integration engine and patient portal technology to improve the quality of care and
outcomes through a more engaged patient model.
"At NexJ, we believe that by connecting individuals with their care team
and their health information we can encourage collaborative care and
foster strong, trusting relationships between individuals and their
care providers," said Eric Gombrich, Senior Vice President & General
Manager, Health Solutions. "Engaging people in their own health and
wellness has the potential to increase the quality and safety of care
and improve outcomes. NexJ is proud to partner with Orion Health and
deliver a solution that can enable tremendous patient engagement,
produce healthier populations, and ultimately lower the costs of
healthcare delivery."
"NexJ's technology is focused on delivering people-centred healthcare
solutions and we are excited about working together to deliver a robust
solution that will support patients in achieving their wellness goals,"
said Gary Folker, Senior Vice President, Orion Health. "With real-time
access to patient information, providers can use internet and mobile
solutions to securely connect to their patients and access their
personal health information aggregated from multiple systems including
laboratories, pharmacies, and EMRs, giving them a complete and current
view of patient information. This integrated network and portal will
look to improve patient engagement across the continuum of care."
About NexJ Systems Inc.
NexJ is a provider of cloud-based software, delivering enterprise
solutions for the financial services, insurance and healthcare industries. Our next-generation, people-centered software combines
industry-specific functionality with information from multiple
applications and data stores to provide comprehensive knowledge of the
individual.
Through the acquisition of Broadstreet Data Solutions Inc., NexJ has
added expertise in data governance and management, data integration and
quality, business intelligence and analytics, and mobile application
development.
NexJ is named as Canada's fastest growing company in the 24th Annual
PROFIT 200 ranking by PROFIT Magazine, and ranks in the top 5 of the
Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ for the third consecutive year. Based in
Toronto, NexJ has clients throughout North America and in Europe. For
more information about NexJ visit www.nexj.com, e-mail info@nexj.com, or call 416-222-5611.
About Orion Health
Founded in 1993 in Auckland, New Zealand, Orion Health is a leading
global, independently-owned health software organization. With an
inherent ability to interconnect a wide variety of healthcare
information systems, Orion Health has become the world's leading
provider of electronic health records (EHRs) and healthcare integration
solutions. In Canada, thousands of clinicians and hundreds of provider
facilities and OEM partners rely on Orion Health to facilitate data
exchange between hospitals, health systems and EHRs, resulting in
improved care coordination, increased cost savings and efficiencies,
and enhanced quality of care. Orion Health is a preferred Canada
Health Infoway Solution. More information can be found at: http://www.orionhealth.com.
NexJ Forward-looking Statement
Certain statements in this press release may contain words considered
forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities
laws. These statements are based on NexJ's current expectations,
estimates, forecasts and projections about the operating environment,
economies and markets in which the company operates. These statements
are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are
difficult to predict, and the actual outcome may be materially
different. NexJ's assumptions, although considered reasonable by the
company at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate
and consequently its actual results could differ materially from the
expectations set out herein. For additional information with respect to
risks and other factors which could occur, see NexJ's securities
filings with the OSC and other securities regulators. NexJ securities
filings are available on www.sedar.com. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, NexJ
disclaims any intention or obligations to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
SOURCE: NexJ Systems Inc.
