eClinicalWorks Kicks off 2012 National Users Conference

Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and National Coordinator Farzad Mostashari Deliver Keynote; Largest Company Event to Date Draws 4,500 Attendees

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, today kicks off its 2012 National Users Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center near Washington, D.C., with 4,500 attendees. The conference, which runs through October 28, brings together users of eClinicalWorks software for education, training and networking. Keynotes speakers this year include Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, Surgeon General of the United States, and Farzad Mostashari, MD, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

“We look forward to this event every year as it is an excellent opportunity for us and members of our extended community to all learn from each other”

“We look forward to this event every year as it is an excellent opportunity for us and members of our extended community to all learn from each other,” said Girish Kumar Navani, CEO and co-founder of eClinicalWorks. “This year, we have the honor of welcoming Dr. Regina Benjamin and Farzad Mostashari as our keynote speakers. Our users’ conference is always an exciting occasion and we are excited to learn through the great strides our customers have made in improving healthcare.”

Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA is the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. As America’s Doctor, she provides the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nation. Farzad Mostashari, MD, ScM serves as National Coordinator for Health Information Technology within the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Previously, he served at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as Assistant Commissioner for the Primary Care Information Project, where he facilitated the adoption of prevention-oriented health information technology by over 1,500 providers in underserved communities.

User conference attendees include physician practices representing a wide variety sizes and specialties, departments of health, hospitals and health systems. During the event, thought leaders, product experts and customers will share best practices, receive hands-on product training and participate in more than 100 educational sessions. Attendees also receive an exclusive look at new products and enhancements to existing solutions, and are eligible for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits during more than 50 sessions.

Sponsors include:

Array Networks, Availity LLC, Cardiac Science Corporation, ChartCapture, ClaimRemedi, Clearwave Corporation, Computime, DataFile Technologies, Dell Healthcare, Eastman Kodak Company, EMDEON, Fujitsu America, Gateway EDI, GSG Capital, Healthwise, IntelliDose by IntrinsiQ, Intelligent Medical Objects, Ledabour, Lifepoint Informatics, MedAssets, MedicScan by Card Scanning Solutions, Midmark, Navicure, Nuance Communications, Panasonic, Quest Diagnostics, TransFirst Health Services, Inc., Transworld Systems, WelchAllyn and Wolters Kluwer Health.

More information on the conference can be found at http://specialevents.eclinicalworks.com.

About eClinicalWorks

eClinicalWorks® is a privately held leader in the ambulatory clinical systems market. The company’s comprehensive electronic health records and practice management solution is proven for every market segment: large practice groups, including Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as well as medium, small and solo practices regardless of specialty. The company enjoys high profitability with a five-year compounded growth rate of more than 100 percent year-to-year. With an established customer base of more than 220,000 providers and 410,000 healthcare professionals across all 50 states, eClinicalWorks has been awarded multiple top industry honors including being named to the Inc. 5000 for the past five consecutive years. Based in Westborough, Mass., eClinicalWorks has additional offices in New York City, Chicago, California and Georgia. More information on eClinicalWorks can be found at www.eclinicalworks.com or by calling 866-888-6929.

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