Abeo Solutions, Inc.’s Crystal Practice Management Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group

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Cedar Park, Texas, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 20, 2011 --

Abeo Solutions Inc.’s Crystal Practice Management has received the federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Complete EHR Ambulatory certification. The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, the EHR software is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

“The certification validates that Crystal Practice Management can help providers take part in the electronic revolution that is reverberating across the health care industry,” says Sales Director Mark Crowley. “Health care providers can now leverage our software to not only make significant care improvements but to also achieve meaningful use and qualify for incentive funds under ARRA. We are proud to offer providers the opportunity to truly improve care in their communities.”

Drummond Group’s ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHRs meet the meaningful use criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology. In turn, health care providers using the EHR systems of certified vendors are qualified to receive federal stimulus monies upon demonstrating meaningful use of the technology -- a key component of the federal government’s push to improve clinical care delivery through the adoption and effective use of EHRs by U.S. health care providers.

Crystal Practice Management, which met the requirements for Complete EHR Ambulatory certification, is still the total software package that enables optometric offices to easily perform all essential practice management functions, maintaining its easy-to-use interface with little to no training required for staff. Crystal Practice Management has kept its original design with office integration features to improve office efficiency, profitability and the overall quality of patient care, while now offering compliance for stimulus package incentives.

“The need to leverage information technology in the health care industry is huge – as the quality of care and efficiency benefits that come with computerization can really make a difference in the overall patient experience,” says Rik Drummond, CEO of the Drummond Group. “We’re ready to help transform the industry by providing the sophisticated software testing services that ensure that vendors and hospitals are offering systems that are capable of meeting the meaningful use standards required to obtain incentive funds as well as the rich functionality required to move the clinical care needle forward. We have been testing software for more than a decade and are ready to leverage our extensive experience handling sophisticated systems in complex industries as well as dealing with complicated technical issues such as interoperability and security.”

This Complete EHR Ambulatory is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified by Drummond Group, an ONC-ATCB approved to certify any complete or modular EHR both ambulatory and inpatient, in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor guarantee the receipt of incentive payments. Abeo Solutions Inc., 1/19/2011, Crystal Practice Management 3.0, 01192011‐9207‐1, Complete HER Ambulatory, Clinical Quality Measures tested: NQF0013, NQF0024, NQF0028, NQF0038, NQF0041, NQF0055, NQF0086, NQF0088, NQF0089, NQF0421, Additional software used: Allscripts National eRx; Email software.

Crystal PM is the total software package that enables optometric offices to easily perform all essential practice management functions. Touted as being the easiest-to-use and most intuitive program available, Crystal PM’s paperless software package is designed with office integration features to improve office efficiency, profitability, and the overall quality of patient care.

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