FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
| Contact: |
| Ray Dyer, Vice President, Business Development |
| Acusis |
| Phone: 412-209-1261 |
| E-mail: ray.dyer@acusis.com |
Acusis Acquires Digital Records Corporation Adding Capabilities for Significant Growth
Pittsburgh, PA – April 17, 2007 - Acusis®, a leading provider of outsourced medical transcription services, announces the acquisition of Digital Records Corporation (DRC) of Santa Clara, CA. This acquisition positions Acusis as a major industry leader with increased size, capabilities and nationwide market presence for further accelerated growth. Acusis, which developed India based transcription to the highest level, now adds high quality US-based transcription. This fits the Acusis mission of delivering world-class customer satisfaction with Higher StandardsSM of quality, turn around time delivery and pricing with our commitment to superior business processes and technology utilization. “DRC’s great reputation for quality, integrity, and long term consistent service to its loyal customer base is a perfect match adding greatly to Acusis’ capabilities” said David Iwinski Jr., Acusis CEO.
An integration period of what will be the best synthesis of Acusis and DRC is planned to be accomplished within 100 days while keeping unbreakable separation between U.S. and India transcription. Immediate activities will focus on meeting the needs and servicing of existing hospital, clinic and physician groups and ensuring the larger organization of approximately 1000 people are performing effectively. Core values of trust, candor, team initiatives achievement, progress measurement and accountability will guide the combined cultures driving for higher customer satisfaction partnerships.
“Offering more Acusis choices and flexibility to provider healthcare information management is our strategic growth focus,” said Iwinski. Additionally he stated, “Hybrid US and India production choices along with continued AcuSuite® platform software enhancements and appropriate speech recognition technology, will let Acusis grow this year and beyond. We will expand our workforce in both the U.S. and India to meet customer needs. Further acquisitions, as appropriate, will be a key part of our future business development.” The Acusis services solution strategy is focusing on the emerging market trends of reduced cost, shorter turn around times, on-going globalization and accelerated use of applied technology.
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About Acusis ®
Acusis, a leading provider of outsourced medical transcription services with Higher StandardsSM, specializes in superior performance, integrity and world class service. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA Acusis delivers an integrated solution to hospitals, clinics and physician practices. AcuSuite®, its web-based software application uses secure methods to manage the entire transcription process. Acusis delivers accurate reports within a 24 hour or less turnaround time. A global team of more than 750 highly trained Acusis associates provide an unparalleled higher standard of excellence and customer satisfaction at the most competitive prices, evidence of why you should expect more from your transcription service provider. For more information about Acusis please contact us at 412-209-1300 or visit www.acusis.com