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Eclipsys Corporation(R) (Nasdaq:ECLP), The Outcomes Company(R), today announced the immediate general availability of Sunrise(TM) Knowledge-Based Transcription(TM), powered by eScription. A cost-effective medical-transcription solution, Knowledge-Based Transcription uses specialized speech-recognition algorithms, a customized suite of editing tools and Internet technologies to automate and reduce the time required to transform medical dictation into medical transcription, without altering physicians' work processes.

"One of the greatest challenges in implementing new technologies to improve care is to do so in such a way that complements clinicians' activities," said Harvey J. Wilson, Eclipsys chairman and CEO. "Physicians require the convenience of voice dictation and most healthcare organizations provide it. But the standard process of manual transcription is labor-intensive, and the time it typically takes to get the document into the patient's record delays access to vital information. Knowledge-Based Transcription dramatically reduces the amount of time and effort required to get transcribed information into patient charts and into the hands of caregivers.

"More timely and accurate medical transcriptions adds value to clinicians by reducing medical errors and supporting high-quality care," Wilson continued. "Knowledge-Based Transcription complements and enhances our Sunrise Clinical Manager and Record Manager solutions."

Wilson noted that the cost of medical-transcription services is a significant line item in healthcare organizations' budgets. "It's estimated that the U.S. healthcare industry spends over $6 billion per year for medical transcription. And, whether HCOs are utilizing employees or outsourced services, there is a constant shortage of transcriptionists. With Knowledge-Based Transcription, medical transcriptionists can nearly double their productivity."

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