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Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Manager(TM) Successfully Activated at University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Posted on: Thursday, 16 November 2006, 09:01 CST

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eclipsys Corporation(R) , The Outcomes Company(R), today announced that University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (UMHHC), Ann Arbor, MI, successfully activated Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Manager(TM) as part of a system-wide initiative focused on implementing technology to help improve care delivery. In the one clinical department in which the solution was activated, physicians have adopted the Sunrise Clinical Manager's CPOE system 100 percent.

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One of the largest and most respected health care providers in the country, UMHHC consistently ranks high on the Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals compiled by U.S. News & World Report, and was ranked 12th best in 2006.

"This activation is an important first step for UMHHC as we move towards implementing Sunrise Clinical Manager across the entire health care system," said Doug Strong, director and chief executive officer, UMHHC. "To maintain our status as one of the nation's most respected health care organizations, it's important to provide our clinicians tools such as Sunrise Clinical Manager's CPOE system to help improve care delivery. We are very excited to have the solution up and running in one clinical area and look forward to documenting outcome improvements."

UMHHC has integrated the Sunrise Clinical Manager CPOE system along with results, electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR), and patient lists with its existing Laboratory, Radiology, and Pharmacy systems as part of its clinical information technology infrastructure.

"I am extremely proud that such a prestigious organization as UMHHC is successfully utilizing Sunrise Clinical Manager as part of its daily care delivery process," said R. Andrew Eckert, Eclipsys president and chief executive officer. "The health system's immediate success with physician adoption for CPOE represents what can be achieved when there is effective collaboration with clinicians throughout the implementation process, from planning to development of order sets to training."

About Sunrise Clinical Manager

Sunrise Clinical Manager is an enterprise-wide advanced information solution that provides immediate, secure access to patients' complete records, streamlines care processes and improves the quality and cost-efficiency of care. It features a state-of-the-art workflow engine, CPOE system, embedded evidence-based content and sophisticated interdisciplinary clinical documentation capabilities.

About University of Michigan Hospitals

The University of Michigan is home to one of the largest health care complexes in the world. It has been the site of many groundbreaking accomplishments and technological advancements since its medical school first opened its doors in 1850. Today, the University of Michigan Health System, of which UMHHC is a part, continues to be on the cutting edge of research and patient care. The medical school is consistently ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation. In 2004, it ranked seventh on U.S. News & World Report's 2005 list of the best medical schools. For details, see http://www.med.umich.edu/.

About Eclipsys

Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated information software, clinical content and professional services that help healthcare organizations across North America improve clinical, financial, operational and customer-satisfaction outcomes. For more information, see http://www.eclipsys.com/ or email info@eclipsys.com.

Statements in this news release concerning the features of and benefits provided by Eclipsys software and services are forward-looking statements and actual results may differ from those projected due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Implementation and customization of Eclipsys software is complex and time-consuming. Results depend upon a variety of factors and can vary by client. Each client's circumstances are unique and may include unforeseen issues that make it more difficult than anticipated to implement or derive benefit from software. The success and timeliness of the company's services will depend at least in part upon client involvement, which can be difficult to control. Eclipsys is required to meet specified performance standards, and the contract can be terminated or its scope reduced under certain circumstances. More information about company risks is available in recent Form 10-Q and 10-K filings made by Eclipsys from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Special attention is directed to the portions of those documents entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Eclipsys Corporation and The Outcomes Company are registered trademarks of Eclipsys Corporation. Sunrise Clinical Manager is a trademark of Eclipsys Corporation. Other product and company names in this news release are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Eclipsys Jason Cigarran Robert J. Colletti Director of Media Relations(media) Chief Financial Officer(investors) (561) 322-4355 (561) 322-4655 jason.cigarran@eclipsys.com investor.relations@eclipsys.com

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Eclipsys Corporation

CONTACT: Media, Jason Cigarran, Director of Media Relations,+1-561-322-4355, or jason.cigarran@eclipsys.com, or Investors, Robert J.Colletti, Chief Financial Officer, +1-561-322-4655, orinvestor.relations@eclipsys.com

Web site: http://www.eclipsys.com/http://www.med.umich.edu/

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