Centegra Health System Selects Perot Systems to Provide Strategic IT Support
Agreement To Facilitate Implementation of Advanced Clinical Systems and IT Infrastructure
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centegra Health System and
Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER) (http://www.perotsystems.com) today
announced a long-term information technology services agreement in which Perot
Systems will support the organization with the implementation of a range of
business strategies -- including an advanced clinical system for the
Illinois-based health system.
Under the agreement, Perot Systems will assume responsibility for
Centegra's information technology platform. Additionally, Perot Systems' deep
healthcare expertise will enhance Centegra's ability to provide outstanding
service for its patients, and increase the efficiency of its IT processes and
support services, improving its ability to control costs.
"Perot Systems has an outstanding reputation in the industry for building
trusted relationships with their clients. By using Perot Systems' resources
and experience, Centegra will be better positioned to implement and adopt the
types of information tools that will aid our physicians and clinicians at the
point of care. We will see improvements in our ability to serve patients, and
also increased efficiencies throughout the organization," stated Aaron Shepley,
Senior Vice President, and General Counsel for Centegra Health System.
"Our world-class team of healthcare technology specialists will work
shoulder-to-shoulder with Centegra in order to improve their ability to
deliver unparalleled patient care. Our industry knowledge of best-practices
will become a Centegra asset, as we pursue increased efficiencies and
improvements in their ability to manage costs," stated Chuck Lyles, President
of Perot Systems healthcare group.
About Centegra Health System
Centegra includes hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock, Illinois, Immediate
and Primary Care centers, two Health Bridge Fitness Centers and more. Centegra
serves the greater McHenry County region of northern Illinois and is the
county's largest employer with over 3,300 Associates, 450 Physicians, and
nearly 500 Volunteers. At Centegra we are committed to serving the community's
health needs with genuine respect, passionate caring, and a joyful spirit.
Centegra Health System has Level II Trauma Centers and Level II nurseries at
both of its medical centers. In addition to Emergency Services and Obstetrics,
Centegra has over 30 sites and is recognized for cardiac care, cancer care,
rehabilitation services, occupational health, behavioral health services and
Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Centers.
Centegra today is a leader among hospitals throughout the nation. Ranked
among the best by organizations including Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospitals,
HealthGrades and AARP, Centegra is recognized for its commitment to the
highest levels of patient care and state-of-the-art facilities. As we look to
the future we are committed bringing the highest levels of care and treatment
to our region.
About Perot Systems
Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services
and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot
Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom
solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and
create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot
Systems reported 2007 revenue of $2.6 billion. The company has more than
23,000 associates located in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia
Pacific. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at
http://www.perotsystems.com/.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For
factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ
materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as updated in our Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information
regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any
forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future
developments, or otherwise.
Media Contact:
Perot Systems Corporation
Jonathan Moss
+1 972 577 6395
jonathan.moss@ps.net
