Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Selects TSI Healthcare as Partner

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TSI Healthcare, a national leader in adoption focused healthcare technology solutions, today announced its partnership with The Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases in San Antonio, Texas.  This progressive Rheumatology practice provides both clinical care and research at nine locations. TSI will provide a complete Rheumatology specific solution, including the NextGen™ Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management (EPM) Systems and a Patient Portal, all integrated on a single database.

"As an existing point of care EHR user, we knew what we wanted and the importance of not only finding the right solution but the right partner," says practicing physician Jeffrey Feinstein, MD.  "Our group selected TSI because, unlike the other vendors we evaluated, TSI offered a customized Rheumatology solution that is highly regarded by NORM (National Organization of Rheumatology Managers).  TSI's Circle of Excellence™ further proved to us that they are focused on adoption success and post sales service and support.  We also found their ASP hosting services and all inclusive subscription pricing very attractive."

Scott Boyden, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at TSI, adds, "We are very proud of our association with The Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases.  We realized early in our process with them that they are a very progressive practice committed to using information technology to improve patient care and streamline their practice.  Rheumatology is a specialty that has been overlooked in our market.  We are committed to make a difference and believe we can with our Rheumatology specific offering combined with our focus on adoption success and post-live support."

ABOUT TSI HEALTHCARE

TSI Healthcare was founded in 1997 and empowers physicians to improve care, increase efficiency, and maximize profitability through the successful implementation and utilization of the most sophisticated, specialty-specific PM and EHR solutions in the industry. TSI is one of NextGen® Healthcare's largest and most successful Value Added Reseller/Support Organizations and currently serves approximately 1,000 physicians.

Each of TSI's engagements are customized, managed, and designed to serve the client and their individual practice needs. TSI Healthcare's skilled support and service teams include physicians, former practice administrators, and EHR and Practice Management consultants. Other services include Revenue Cycle Management for physician billing needs, Document Management solutions, and Electronic Data Interchange services. For more information, visit their website at www.tsihealthcare.com or call 800.354.4205.

Contact:  Lindsey Paytes, 1-800-354-4205

SOURCE TSI Healthcare