News: Press Releases: 3-03-2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wellogic Consult to Power WorldCare’s Global e-Healthcare Network

Consult Securely Delivers Electronic Patient Records and Medical Images for Second Opinion Medical Consultations and Referrals

Wellogic Consult will enable clinical users in referring locations to assemble a complete electronic patient record and securely transmit the record to a reviewing hospital. Advanced image compression, combined with advanced Web services technology and deep user interface design, makes Consult ideal for the transmission of all components of an electronic patient record—from text and scanned documents to DICOM images and digitized radiology films—over any connection, even dial-up. Wellogic's commitment to service and client satisfaction, coupled with its deep experience in healthcare technology, provide a complete service offering for institutions requiring the secure acquisition, transmission and delivery of a complete electronic patient record.

"We looked carefully at the market and found that Wellogic was the clear leader with a complete offering for telemedicine," said Nasser Menhall, Chief Executive Officer of WorldCare, Limited. "With the ever changing healthcare landscape, from communications standards in medicine to legislation like HIPAA, we needed a company that was ahead of the curve on all counts. Upon conducting due diligence, we found Wellogic to be that company."

"What I was most impressed with in making the selection of Wellogic Consult for WorldCare's e-health activities was the intuitive user interface design," said Joel Kahn, M.D., Chief Technology Officer and President of the WorldCare Global Health Plan. "As a physician, I know that any hint of intensive training or negative impact on current workflow can be a barrier to adoption. Wellogic's careful attention to the user experience and clinical workflow has taken that concern off the table."

"As a neuro-radiologist committed to the advancement of distance healthcare, I have found Wellogic's technology and responsiveness to be excellent," said Hassan Sharif, M.D., WorldCare's Chief Medical and Chief Operating Officer. "Consult will be utilized to transmit cases to and from the WorldCare Consortium and we anticipate an excellent working relationship with Wellogic going forward."

"In addition to working with leading hospitals and healthcare information technology companies in the U.S., Wellogic's international presence—launched in 1997—is burgeoning with new relationships," said Sumit Nagpal, Wellogic’s President and CEO. "Having a leading global e-healthcare company such as WorldCare use Consult in its ubiquitous service areas is a win-win for both companies and for those seeking high quality medical care the world over."

About Wellogic

Founded in 1992, Wellogic provides advanced healthcare applications, application platforms and development consulting services to clients and partners that include the nation's leading hospitals and healthcare information technology providers. The company’s flagship product, Wellogic Consult, is a clinical workflow manager for planning and coordinating clinical care in outpatient and affiliated practice settings. It securely connects hospitals and affiliated clinics to deliver results, activate care plans and manage referrals. Wellogic's international scope was established in 1997, when Wellogic Consult was first installed to facilitate international second opinion consultations for hospitals in the Middle East.

Wellogic builds Consult, and frequently its custom solutions, upon the Wellogic Platform for Healthcare, a suite of open, standards-based, modular applications that provide a front-to-back foundation for clinical information systems. Please visit Wellogic at www.wellogic.com.

About WorldCare

WorldCare Limited, a pioneer and leader in global e-health services and solutions, facilitates international access to high quality U.S. healthcare through the delivery of highly specialized and personalized electronic second medical opinions and the provision of U.S. treatment plans for serious illness. In partnership with the very best medical centers in North America, WorldCare utilizes Internet-empowered technologies and FDA approved protocols to transmit medical records and provide referring physicians and their patients with second opinions and insured treatment for specified, serious illnesses. Consultation and treatment are rendered by The WorldCare Consortium, comprised of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Duke University Health System, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Partners HealthCare System, which includes Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Special programs sponsored by life and health insurance carriers throughout the world offer WorldCare's second medical opinion services and insurance plans.

Founded in 1994 through a joint effort with Massachusetts General Hospital, WorldCare's U.S. office is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. WorldCare maintains operations in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, including Chile, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Malaysia, Jordan, South Korea, Slovakia, Lebanon, Venezuela, Mexico, U.A.E., Panama, and Bahrain. WorldCare is developing operations in Portugal, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Kuwait, Turkey, Spain, New Zealand, and Croatia (Mid Europe). WorldCare is planning operations for Egypt, Peru, Ecuador, Greece, and Poland. WorldCare can be found at www.worldcare.com.