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ACS Signs Seven-Year, $67 Million Contract with Marin Healthcare DistrictFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 01, 2009 DALLAS, TEXAS: April 1, 2009 – Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced a $67 million, seven-year contract with Marin Healthcare District (MHD) to provide strategic consulting and outsourced services to Marin General Hospital, the largest acute care hospital in Marin County, California. ACS will implement an enterprise-wide hospital information and electronic medical record (EMR) system, a full-scale outsourcing of the hospital’s IT department and provide the hospital’s business office with complete revenue cycle services. “We selected ACS as a strategic partner based on the comprehensive solution they provide, as well as the proven abilities of ACS’ knowledgeable and experienced teams,” said Lee Domanico, chief executive officer, Marin Healthcare District. “We are confident this partnership will significantly help us achieve our operational and performance goals in a cost effective manner.” ACS will apply its extensive knowledge of clinical and patient accounting transformation services, including its vast experience with McKesson’s suite of products, to assist MHD with the implementation of the McKesson Paragon system, an all-inclusive hospital information system. ACS will also deliver a complete information technology outsourcing solution, including all data center services, telecommunications, disaster recovery and help desk, application, desktop and network services
“This new partnership is an exciting opportunity to assist a respected healthcare organization in transforming its technology and business operations while providing the hospital substantial cost savings,” said David Bywater, managing director, ACS Healthcare Solutions. “By implementing state-of-the-art information technology systems, we’re enabling Marin Healthcare District to improve their overall capabilities and revenue cycle services to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery to the residents of Marin County.”. ACS Healthcare Solutions provides hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners around the world with information technology, clinical solutions and a full array of management services so healthcare providers can operate more efficiently and effectively using worldclass consulting and outsourcing services. ACS helps its clients reduce costs, enhance revenue, increase productivity and improve patient care. This is one of four divisions focused on the healthcare market for ACS. The other three include ACS’ government healthcare line of business which focuses on state and federal health programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, a healthcare payer group and an information technology group. ACS Global IT Outsourcing Solutions enable commercial businesses and government organizations worldwide to focus on their core competencies. ACS IT solutions include application infrastructure, business applications, technology infrastructure, and IT consulting services. ACS is ranked as the Best Performer for Infrastructure Providers by Global Services 100. About ACS The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise. |
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