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Contract Renewal Extends Thomson Healthcare's Long-Standing Relationship with University Hospitals
ANN ARBOR, Mich.
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Financial and clinical outcomes data from ACTION-OI are used in UHC's Operational Data Base, which allows UHC members to evaluate their performance, compare it to other organizations, and pinpoint opportunities to control costs and improve quality. Currently, 92 UHC organizations participate in their Operational Data Base program.
"ACTION-OI has provided our members tremendous value," said
The new contract builds on a 10-year relationship between the two organizations and provides product continuity for UHC members.
"UHC comprises the nation's most prestigious academic medical centers, and
we are pleased to continue the strong working relationship of our two
organizations," said
About The University HealthSystem Consortium
The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), formed in 1984, is an alliance of 97 academic medical centers and 153 of their affiliated hospitals representing nearly 90% of the nation's non-profit academic medical centers. UHC offers its members specific programs and services to improve clinical, operational and patient safety performance. The mission of the University HealthSystem Consortium is to advance knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote change to help members succeed in their respective markets.
About Thomson Healthcare
Thomson Healthcare is the leading provider of decision support solutions that help organizations across the healthcare industry improve clinical and business performance. Thomson Healthcare products and services help clinicians, hospitals, employers, health plans, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies manage the cost and improve the quality of healthcare.
Thomson Healthcare is a part of The Thomson Corporation, a provider of
value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in
the fields of healthcare, law, tax, accounting, scientific research, and
financial services. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York
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