DALLAS – Affiliated Computer Services, a Xerox subsidiary specializing in business process outsourcing, has announced its acquisition of Nashville-based CredenceHealth, which develops software for the capture and analysis of patient data.
 
By integrating CredenceHealth’s clinical surveillance tools with ACS’ suite of managed care solutions, marketed under the Midas software brand, ACS will now offer a cloud-based solution that actively monitors patient data such as original diagnosis, laboratory and radiology reports, medications and vital signs. This data is accessible to hospital staff from any Internet browser using a secure password-protected system.

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That new solution, called Midas+ Live, will work with a hospital’s EMR system, alerting caregivers when any of thousands of possible changes in a patient’s condition happen simultaneously – such as an increase in temperature or low blood pressure, combined with various lab and radiology results. This information can then be used to inform the caregiver prior to a decline in the patient’s condition.

“Through our advanced technology that analyzes the insights found inside the massive amounts of information regarding a patient’s condition, we’re giving healthcare providers real-time relevant knowledge so they can better focus on giving patients the care they need,” said Tom Simas, managing director for ACS’ Midas+ solutions.

The CredenceHealth software-as-a-service offering is certified by the Office of the National Coordinator as a clinical quality measures reporting module for meaningful use.

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“We have experienced great gains in quality outcomes and efficiencies since adding CredenceHealth’s tools to our organization," said Scott Raynes, president and CEO of NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tenn. "Our colleagues benefit from having this information and intelligence at their fingertips. The addition of CredenceHealth to our existing ACS Midas+ processes and products creates a powerful combination, helping us accomplish all of the new regulatory requirements, freeing us to deliver even better care to our patients.”

All CredenceHealth products and services will be integrated into Midas+ solutions. CredenceHealth’s management team and employees will join ACS. Justin Lanning, CEO, CredenceHealth, will serve as vice president of business development, ACS Midas+. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.