Foundation Surgical Hospital Selects Healthcare Management Systems
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2010) – Foundation Surgical Hospital (FSH) has selected Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.® (HMS) to provide a full suite of integrated clinical and financial information system applications for the 64-bed orthopedic and neuro-spine facility, located in the Greater Houston market.
The HMS system is an enterprise-wide technology solution implemented in more than 650 community hospitals and specialty care facilities across the United States and Puerto Rico. George Walker, chief operating officer of FSH, said HMS offered the hospital several advantages.
“We were looking for a stable platform that would be implemented correctly,” he said. “We’re transitioning from a system with multiple problems, and with HMS we don’t expect any surprises. HMS communicated an organization-wide commitment, from the CEO down, to making their system work for us.”
The robust system integration for surgery and the financial reporting capabilities also were important criteria to the FSH management and physician owners, who were involved in the selection process, Walker said.
“We are delighted to bring Foundation Surgical on board as an HMS customer,” said Tom Stephenson, chief executive officer of HMS. “HMS will work as the hospital’s partner to prepare the staff for a smooth transition and make the system productive for their special needs.”
About HMS
Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. (HMS) is a Nashville-based healthcare company that develops, sells, and supports integrated clinical and financial hospital information systems and services designed to increase efficiency while improving patient safety. Founded in 1984, HMS currently serves more than 650 community hospitals; behavioral, rehabilitation and long-term acute care facilities and multi-entity healthcare organizations nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.hmstn.com.
About Foundation Surgical Hospital
Orthopedic and neuro-surgeons designed Foundation Surgical Hospital (FSH) to achieve surgical outcomes of the highest quality. In 2009 and 2010, HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company, ranked Foundation Surgical Hospital the only hospital in TEXAS to receive the combination of being ranked in the top 5% in the nation for Patient Experience and top 5% in the nation for Joint Replacement.
The physician-owned, licensed general hospital provides an extraordinary experience for orthopedic and neuro-spine patients offering 10 operating rooms and 64 spacious private inpatient rooms. The hospital has a convenient on-site radiology department which provides a range of services including MRI, CT scan and x-rays. FSH has specific programs for spine, total joint replacement and sports medicine.
FSH provides a unique patient enabling environment with concierge services to assist patients with referrals, support and information. FSH also has a comprehensive international patient program. For more information about Foundation Surgical Hospital, visit www.surgicalhospital.com or call 1-877-FSH-SURG (374-7874) for physician referrals.