BROOKLINE, Massachusetts - Jan 17, 2001. MDinteractive announced today the release of its Multimedia-EMR, a powerful Web-based electronic medical record (EMR) system. The Multimedia-EMR allows physicians to easily maintain patient information and attach files such as CT scans, X-rays, EKGs and digital pictures to their medical notes, increasing the efficiency of medical information transfer. Combined with MDinteractive’s communication tools and research capabilities, this product provides a comprehensive productivity tool for physicians.

This product announcement comes just as the final privacy rules were released late last month as part of the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Many medical professionals are concerned with the cost of complying with these new privacy rules. The MDi Multimedia-EMR will be fully compliant with HIPAA rules, giving physicians a cost effective way to meet the standards.

In addition to HIPAA compliance, the new system includes features that let physicians create and retrieve patient records, communicate information with other medical personnel, research medical topics, analyze patient data, and control access to medical information. The Multimedia-EMR was designed using the latest technologies with physicians in mind. It has an intuitive user interface which can be customized to any physician or practice and is securely accessible anywhere.

When asked about the new product, CEO Paulo Andre, M.D. commented, "The ability to attach graphic files such as X-rays, EKGs and CT scans to medical notes can dramatically decrease medical errors. A picture is worth a thousand words. We are committed to helping physicians enhance the quality of service to their patients by reducing the time and cost necessary to handle administrative tasks. The Multimedia-EMR meets these goals." The company believes that the system will help reduce medical errors, increase productivity, exchange health information securely and involve patients in their own healthcare.

About MDinteractive

MDinteractive, based in Brookline, MA, was started in 1995 by a group of physicians and engineers from MIT. MDinteractive designs software applications to improve the productivity of medical professionals. The company currently provides a Multimedia electronic medical records system, physician reviewed medical information, and communication tools for the medical community. For more information see http://www.mdinteractive.com.

Contact info:

Paulo Andre, MD
Phone: 617-233-6854
Fax: 617-323-7007

Address: 67 Congreve St.
Roslindale, MA 02131