MedLink is one of the leading providers of health information technology solutions. The company recently revealed that it has acquired the assets of MedAppz, LLC. of Wichita, Kan., one of the leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) and practice management software providers.
With this acquisition, MedLink expands its national footprint with EHR customers in 23 states, while also providing revenue cycle management services to practices in five states. MedLink's technology offerings broadens with the addition of MedAppz' iSuite EHR enabling MedLink to provide a cutting edge Web-based solution built on the latest Microsoft .Net 4.0 platform.
MedAppz was founded in 2003 and has focused on the smaller, clinical-based physician market, which makes up the majority of the US physician market. MedAppz iSuite technology is flexible, user friendly, affordable, and easy to implement because of its engineering as a pure Web-based solution.
In a press release, Ray Vuono, MedLink's CEO, said, "The acquisition of MedAppz is another step in MedLink's growth strategy, solidifying our commitment to being at the forefront in offering robust healthcare technology solutions that will help medical practices optimize patient care and collections, and qualify for the breadth of federal and state incentives available for EHR adoption. In addition, the synergies and cost savings created by this acquisition will play a significant role in MedLink's growth, while the expansion of our suite of healthcare IT services will enhance our ability to meet the unique needs of each practice. Through the strengths of our newly acquired technology and the experienced staff that will all be joining MedLink, we expect to achieve continued growth and success to meet the ever growing market demand, establishing MedLink as a national leader in the healthcare IT market."
Brian Lichtlin, MedAppz' founder and CEO, will now join MedLink in the role of Executive Vice-President to lead MedLink's EHR division. Mr. Lichtlin brings more than 15 years of executive leadership and extensive healthcare and technology expertise to MedLink's management team.
Lichtlin said, “The merger with MedLink accelerates MedAppz' business and marketing plans, and provides enhanced access by healthcare providers to the most comprehensive, yet easy to implement, IT solutions for physicians. The MedAppz customer base will continue to be supported with the same high quality and responsive technical support staff and will now have access to a greater breadth and quality of resources and services. We are very pleased to be joining MedLink to not only grow with MedLink in the EHR market, but to expand our joint offerings into significant opportunities such as the launching of the Health Information Networks."
Calvin Azuri is a contributing editor for HealthTechZone. To read more of Calvin’s articles, please visit his columnist page.Edited by
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