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MU School of Medicine, Cerner Launch Innovative Partnership; Pioneering Project Will Enhance Medical Education, Augment Research, Elevate Patient Care

Posted on: Monday, 17 April 2006, 09:01 CDT

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and Cerner Corp. (Nasdaq:CERN) announced today a strategic partnership that will bring new healthcare information technologies into the classroom. Together, Cerner and MU will substantially enhance medical education for tomorrow's care providers and drive the development of exemplary clinical practice sites.

"The partnership will greatly strengthen MU's position as a leader in providing innovative medical education and patient-centered care based on the best available research," said MU Chancellor Brady Deaton. "The University is extremely excited about this historic partnership with Cerner and its potential for transforming medical education, care and research in Missouri and beyond."

Cerner, the nation's leading supplier of healthcare IT, will partner with the MU School of Medicine to develop clinical solutions and decision support services for educating the next generation of physicians. By weaving healthcare IT into the classroom, students will learn the value of information sharing and the potential of future applications. Students and patients will benefit from enhanced coordination and communication, improved management programs for such chronic illnesses as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and performance reporting that will promote better care.

"As the nation's leaders focus their attention on truly automated healthcare information systems, MU and Cerner are taking a pioneering approach toward making IT a fundamental factor in the training of physicians," said William Crist, M.D., Hugh E. and Sarah D. Stephenson Dean of MU's medical school. "MU could not have a better partner than Cerner, a Missouri neighbor with unparalleled experience and leadership in using information technology to improve healthcare globally."

With the latest healthcare technology at its core, MU's School of Medicine will benefit from having Web-delivered problem-based learning experiences that create authentic clinical decision-making challenges. The students will receive real-time feedback on their performance, which will refine their bedside skills.

"The complexities of healthcare not only demand expertise, but also investment," said Neal Patterson, Cerner chairman and CEO. "As Cerner looks to strategically allocate $1 billion in research and development over the next five years, we believe there are exciting advancements to be made in research, medical education and patient care. We are excited to collaborate with the University of Missouri-Columbia in this shared agenda."

By selecting Cerner, the University of Missouri-Columbia Medical School chose a supplier with strength in academic settings. Cerner has more than 50 partnerships with academic client facilities and nearly 75 teaching hospitals around the country, providing the technology for an innovative classroom experience and a well-trained healthcare workforce.

Cerner Corp. is taking the paper chart out of healthcare, eliminating error, variance and waste in the care process. With more than 1,500 clients worldwide, Cerner is the leading supplier of healthcare information technology. (Nasdaq:CERN). www.cerner.com.

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Source: Business Wire

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