Press Release 11/10/09



ProVation® Medical, Inc.
Laura Gilbert
612.313.1506
laura.gilbert@provationmedical.com


Medical Center Endoscopy Selects ProVation® software for Patient Charting,
Procedure Documentation & Coding


MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Nov 10, 2009 - Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Medical Center Endoscopy has selected its ProVation® MD software for procedure documentation and coding, and its ProVation® EHR electronic health record and patient charting solution.

ProVation EHR is an electronic health record designed for busy, cost-conscious ASCs. It offers robust electronic documentation and document imaging for all elements of the patient encounter, from past records to procedure documentation to follow-up care. With ProVation EHR, ASCs have affordable access to a single, patient-centric documentation system that eliminates printing and chart storage costs and streamlines workflow. ProVation MD, available for the full range of ASC specialties, replaces dictation and transcription and allows physicians to efficiently document procedures at the point of care. ProVation software produces complete, coding-ready and image-enhanced procedure notes that result in greater efficiency, increased profitability and clinician satisfaction.

One of the largest facilities of its kind in Houston, Medical Center Endoscopy is a fully licensed ambulatory surgery center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroenterological (digestive system) disorders. The facility is located in The Texas Medical Center near Houston's Methodist Hospital and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.

"Medical Center Endoscopy is a leader in Houston's gastroenterological community," said Arvind Subramanian, President & CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions division. "We are honored to add them to the list of more than 700 hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that have selected ProVation software for electronic patient charting, procedure documentation and coding."

About ProVation Medical
ProVation® Medical is a division of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health and pharmacy. Major brands include traditional publishers of medical and drug reference tools and textbooks, such as Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Facts & Comparisons®; and electronic information providers, such as Ovid®, UpToDate®, Medi-Span® and ProVation® Medical.

ProVation Medical provides procedure documentation and clinical decision support solutions for hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. ProVation MD, ProVation MultiCaregiver and ProVation EHR software reduce transcription, paper storage and image printing costs and deliver a high Return on Investment through electronic procedure documentation. ProVation® Order Sets, powered by UpToDate decision support, puts evidence-based healthcare into practice by establishing and maintaining standards of care.

Wolters Kluwer Health is part of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services and publishing company. The company provides products and services for professionals in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal, and regulatory sectors. Wolters Kluwer had 2008 annual revenues of 3.4 billion Euros ($4.9 billion), employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide, and maintains operations in over 35 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Visit www.wolterskluwer.com for information about our market positions, customers, brands, and organization.


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