Mobile, AL, September 27, 2005 - TeleVox Software, Inc., a leading developer of doctor-patient communication solutions for the healthcare industry, and A4 Health Systems, a primary provider of comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) solutions, have entered into a business agreement.

This agreement will enable A4 Health Systems’ customers to implement patient communication services through a seamless integration powered by TeleVox. A4 Health Systems will immediately offer appointment reminder and other outbound messaging services through its sales and marketing channels under the product name HealthMatics iRemind.

Customers will benefit by having a fully integrated system designed to minimize startup time and training. Combined with proven performance and personal messaging, this new integrated offering eliminates disparate third-party integrations and improves the overall effectiveness of practice management. This new seamless system is designed by both companies’ engineering groups to ensure lighter workloads and improved performance for each practice that implements iRemind.

The agreement will help further enhance the functionality of A4’s HealthMatics Ntierprise practice management system by improving doctor-to-patient communication through the automated outbound messaging provided by TeleVox.

"TeleVox is undoubtedly the leader in the healthcare communications field,” says David Bond president of A4 Health Systems. “This is a relationship we are proud to be a part of. Our customers will benefit a lifetime of cost-saving services through this new alliance.”

About The Organizations

TeleVox Software, Inc., based in Mobile, AL, is a leading provider of communication solutions for the healthcare industry. With over 13 years of experience, TeleVox offers a full range of products, including outbound messaging, inbound IVR applications, interactive website design and hosting, on-hold messaging, secure online communication portals and survey delivery systems. Supported by a state-of-the-art infrastructure, TeleVox solutions resolve time-consuming communication issues associated with appointment reminders, patient notifications, patient inquiry and practice marketing. TeleVox has a worldwide presence in over 12,000 practices and organizations and delivers millions of messages weekly via telephone and the Internet.

A4 Health Systems (www.a4healthsystems.com) is dedicated to promoting community-based healthcare via healthcare IT solutions for consolidated clinical, financial and administrative patient information management. Led by its HealthMatics®, Canopy® and EmSTAT solutions, A4 provides software and service solutions for physician practice and hospital settings to improve and better manage the delivery of patient care. Founded in 1970, A4 has nationally implemented software and services in more than 1,500 healthcare organizations, including physician groups and small practices, and Emergency Departments and hospitals. A4 represents Authorized Access, Anywhere, Anytime, and is based in Cary, N.C., with additional locations in Michigan, New Hampshire and Texas. The company is privately held, with more than 375 employees.

Posted on Tuesday, September 27th, 2005 at 3:13 am and is filed under Press Releases, Medical.