Morning Headlines 12/21/12
Allscripts Fires Long-Time CEO
After failing to secure a buyer, Allscripts fires CEO Glen Tullman, President Lee Shapiro, Chief Client Officer Laurie McGraw and EVP Diane Adams. Paul Black, former Cerner COO, will step in as CEO to redefine the company’s long-term direction.
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center ACO Selects eClinicalWorks CCMR
eClinicalWorks announces that New Jersey’s Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center will implement eClinicalWorks Care Coordination Medical Record.
SAIC Awarded $17 Million Contract by United States Coast Guard
SAIC, the parent company of maxIT Healthcare and Vitalize, is selected to maintain Epic across all US Coast Guard facilities.
Microsoft Wants to Kinect with Pentagon
The DoD is considering working with Microsoft’s Kinect gaming accessory to provide remote physical therapy to rehabilitating wounded soldiers.
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