SunQuest Demonstrates Latest Laboratory Information System, Anatomy of a software and management solutions company to see the Arab Health Conference

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., a market leader in laboratory and diagnostic information systems, will be exhibiting its latest best-of-suite Laboratory Information System (LIS), anatomic pathology software, and comprehensive business management solutions at the Arab Health 2008 Conference being held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from January 26-29, 2009. Sunquest solutions enable hospitals and laboratories to improve patient safety, increase workflow productivity through automation, and facilitate better communications, relationships, and business practices between laboratories, hospitals, physicians and clinicians in Primary and Secondary care. Sunquest products and solutions will be available for demonstration at its booth #MB01 at Arab Health. Healthcare Solutions (HCS), Sunquest’s new distribution partner for the Gulf region, will also be present at the Sunquest booth.

Sunquest’s ICE Desktop application for Web-based requesting, reporting, and clinical correspondence, and messaging solutions for communicating with all installed PAS, LIMS, RIS, GP, and departmental systems, will also be on display at Arab Health.

“Sunquest has been very active in recent months with technology acquisitions that broaden our solutions portfolio and industry partnerships that strengthen our market presence and service capabilities in the Middle East,” says David Allcock, vice president of international operations, Sunquest Information Systems (International) Ltd. “Our successful relationship and collaboration with HCS in support of the hospitals and healthcare centers with the Department of Health & Medical Services has resulted in a formal distribution agreement for HCS to distribute our solutions in the Gulf Region. Sunquest is fulfilling its mission to increase international market share and HCS is bringing innovative healthcare technologies to the region.”

The congress encompasses 18 internationally accredited conferences in specialized areas of medicine, surgery and healthcare management with over 400 eminent and internationally acclaimed speakers and more than 6,000 delegates, making it the world’s largest such event. The conferences are accredited by the American Academy of Continuing Medical Education (AACME), recognized in over 96 count

Supported by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health, the Health Authority Abu Dhabi and the Dubai Health Authority, the 2008 edition of Arab Health Exhibition will showcase products and services by more than 2,500 exhibitors representing over 65 countries. More than 50,000 healthcare professionals from all over the world are expected to attend.

HCS is a leading healthcare information consulting firm and part of the Al Babtain Group, specialized in supporting healthcare system integration, implementation, reporting, billing/insurance, and operating managed healthcare organizations. HCS offers a unique blend of technical capabilities and in-depth knowledge of managed care business operations with an extensive staff of project managers and technical experts averaging 8 years experience. HCS is recognized as the healthcare system integrator in the GCC. For more information, call +971 4 3319144 or visit: www.hcs.ae.

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. is a global market leader in laboratory and diagnostic information solutions. The company develops and markets best-of-suite solutions that improve productivity and enhance revenue through workflow excellence, enable customers to exceed patient safety goals, enhance physician and patient affinity within the community, and position leaders to drive success in the era of predictive and personalized medicine. Sunquest introduced the concept of the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing to champion the importance of the laboratory in the safe delivery of healthcare.

Sunquest is a recognized leader in customer service and on-time implementations with more than 1,300 hospitals and commercial laboratories using its solutions worldwide. The company’s experienced sales and technical service teams deliver assistance to customers for their procurement, implementation, and customer care needs. Its professional services division provides a wide array of management and technical tools, including lab redesign and optimization, outreach and lab network program development, and operational business and implementation plans.