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Greenway Medical Technologies Partners With Mid Rogue Independent Physician Association to Provide EHR Solutions to Local Community

Posted on: Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 12:00 CDT

CARROLLTON, Ga., March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. has partnered with Mid Rogue Independent Physician Association (IPA) in a move to bring the benefits of integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) and interoperability technology to the local community. The partnership, which was formalized in mid-January, provides more than 80 physicians in Josephine and Jackson counties, Oregon, with access to Greenway's flagship EHR solution, PrimeSuite(R), through Mid Rogue IPA.

While the benefits of EHR implementation are clear, many smaller-sized practices do not have the funds necessary to invest fully in a solution. With this partnership, Mid Rogue has acquired PrimeSuite from Greenway(R) and now leases the solution to IPA members in Southern Oregon that are looking to utilize EHR technology to streamline the clinical, financial and administrative aspects of their practice. The partnership also helps to establish the necessary framework that will enable Greenway to partner with IPAs throughout the nation and offer the benefits of integrated EHR and interoperability technology.

Representing the physicians, Mid Rogue IPA enhances the quality of care within the community by working with insurers to provide a variety of healthcare choices, establishing lines of communication through which physicians can exchange clinical data, and deploying new technology, such as PrimeSuite, to improve patient care and practice profitability.

"The biggest problems facing practices, such as declining reimbursement and increased documentation, regulation and workload requirements, can all be alleviated by implementing EHR technology," said Tommy Green, chairman and CEO of Greenway. "By partnering with an IPA, Greenway is able to offer physicians an economical way to obtain and easily implement EHR technology and all the benefits associated with it."

"We are very excited to partner with Greenway and provide physicians in our association with a first-class integrated EHR solution at an affordable price," said Doug Flow, CEO of Mid Rogue IPA. "For a small community to have access to the same technology that is available in big cities, we are creating an environment that is inviting for physicians and practices looking to work and grow in this region."

"On a larger scale, this partnership takes great strides in the continued push for interoperability between ambulatory practices, acute care facilities and industry stakeholders," continued Green. "From President Bush's State of the Union address to the strong endorsement by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), interoperability and connectivity are key topics as healthcare initiatives continue to call for a nationwide solution that allows critical patient information to be exchanged on a large scale within the healthcare community."

About Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.

Greenway Medical Technologies provides the latest in ambulatory healthcare business solutions by enhancing the delivery of patient care through innovative software and services that allow physician practices to function at their highest level of efficiency. Greenway's PrimeSuite serves as the starting point of a long-term business plan for physician practices as an Ambulatory Software suite with CCHIT Certified(SM) integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR), practice management and interoperability functionality. With PrimeSuite integrating a practice's clinical, financial, and administrative processes, practices can increase profitability, enhance patient satisfaction, and facilitate adherence to compliance guidelines. Established in 1998, Carrollton, Ga. - based Greenway Medical Technologies is a privately-held company with more than 200 employees. For more information about Greenway, visit http://www.greenwaymedical.com/.

About Mid Rogue IPA

Josephine County physicians founded the Mid Rogue Independent Physician Association in 1994. An Independent Physician Association (IPA) is a cooperative that provides business and professional assistance and enhances a physician's ability to adapt to the fast-changing medical field. Today, 82 physicians in Josephine and Jackson counties are Mid Rogue IPA members. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and mental health therapists and counselors participate as associate members. For more information, visit http://www.mripa.org/.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, services and related products, prices and other factors.

Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Michael of Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., +1-770-778-5901; Cheryl Harden, charden@brandonadvertising.com, or Reid Harper,rharper@brandonadvertising.com, both of Brandon Advertising and PublicRelations, +1-843-916-2000, for Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.

Web site: http://www.greenwaymedical.com/http://www.mripa.org/

Source: PRNewswire

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