Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) that will offer the more than 11,000 members of this international organization a unique service designed to ease the process of selecting and preparing for an electronic health record (EHR) system. ASGE promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education.
ASGE members will be introduced to the new EHR Prep-Select™ service, a professional consulting program offered by Welch Allyn. The service systematically guides physician practices through the complex EHR preparation and selection process by offering an optimal mix of expert consulting, an easy-to-follow 10-step project plan, and an intuitive online tool that addresses the challenges associated with selecting an EHR vendor.
“Selecting and preparing for an EHR is a complex process full of unknown twists and turns,” said Jay Mangicaro, senior category manager, EHR Services, at Welch Allyn. “The Welch Allyn EHR Preparation and Selection program offers a comprehensive, yet simplified solution to the difficult selection process. We know that careful preparation and planning along with personal consultation is the key to success for an EHR transition. By partnering with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Welch Allyn is able to not only provide members with this valuable selection service, but ultimately it will help ASGE members achieve ‘meaningful use’ requirements and secure HITECH stimulus incentives.”
Welch Allyn will be collaborating with ASGE on several marketing initiatives to introduce and educate members on the value of the EHR Prep-Select service. ASGE members will be able to quickly find the program through their own website, which brings members to a partnered landing page provided by Welch Allyn. In addition, members referred to Welch Allyn by ASGE will be eligible for special pricing on all of the Welch Allyn EHR Prep-Select program services.
“The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy promotes excellence in physician practice management and operations,” said Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, chair of ASGE’s Practice Management Committee. “Through our partnership with Welch Allyn and its’ EHR Prep-Select program, member practices have access to a comprehensive tool that will help them successfully navigate EHR preparation, selection and business process transformation. This program is designed to take some of the fear out of the process for ASGE members and allow for a more streamlined transition from paper to electronic medical records.”
About the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 11,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. Visit www.asge.org and www.screen4coloncancer.org for more information and to find a qualified doctor in your area.
About Welch Allyn
Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, NY (USA), Welch Allyn is a leading global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and a complete range of digital and connected solutions. With 2,600 employees working in 26 different countries, Welch Allyn specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and other frontline practitioners across the globe provide the best patient care by developing innovative products, breakthrough technologies, and cutting- edge solutions that help them see more patients, detect more conditions, and improve more lives. More information about Welch Allyn and its complete line of connected products and solutions may be found at www.welchallyn.com.
