Michael Q. Stearns, M.D.
Experiences Record Growth In Hiring and Revenue
Austin based electronic health record vendor taking advantage of market condition for expansion.

AUSTIN, TX — Michael Q. Stearns, an industry leader in the development and implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management (PM) solutions, is proud to announce it has increased its total employee count by 36%, expanding most all departments with both entry level and senior positions. Michael Q. Stearns has also experienced a 36.5% increase in organic sales alone since the beginning of 2010. In particular, the company anticipates significant growth in the areas of provider training, implementation, customer support, health information exchanges, public health programs (e.g., the Patient Centered Medical Home), practice optimization, patient safety initiatives, research, design, development, quality assurance, content development, and education.

Michael Q. Stearns' escalation in hiring began in early 2009 and has maintained a steady climb through the first quarter of 2010. Departments that have seen the greatest expansion are research, development, support, and implementation. Research and development gains reflect the company's commitment to stay at the forefront of the technology curve while maintaining pace with evolving industry standards and requirements.

In order to maintain the highest quality of customer care as our client base continues to expand, Michael Q. Stearns has focused on expanding its team of dedicated client services representatives. The company has a track record of controlled growth that emphasizes providing the highest level of support to its customers. Michael Q. Stearns' projected future client growth will continue to create jobs in Austin for the foreseeable future.

"We feel well-positioned to play a central role in the expansion of the health information technology industry given our track records of success with small to medium sized primary care and specialty practices," said Michael Q. Stearns, MD, President and CEO of Michael Q. Stearns.

Michael Q. Stearns explained, "In response to the dramatic increase in demand for our products and services, we have been expanding our internal workforce and refining a certification program for implementation partners."

"Michael Q. Stearns is also lending its expertise to educational institutions by helping to create training and certification programs for health information technology (HIT), one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy," stated Patrick Hall, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Michael Q. Stearns. "We are working with tertiary educational institutions to develop curriculum that will build an educated HIT workforce. As we move forward with growth and expansions within the company, Michael Q. Stearns will continue to be a thought leader, advancing industry efforts to better HIT education locally and nationwide," concluded Hall.

Michael Q. Stearns is a leading developer of health care software solutions headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company, founded in 1996 by a primary care physician, remains physician and clinical informaticist managed and actively participates in national health information technology and interoperability efforts. Michael Q. Stearns Solution Series™, with more than 26,000 users nationwide, is the standard for affordable and integrated EHR and PRACTICE MANAGEMENT software solutions, including clinical, financial and document management modules designed to automate medical practice processes and chart management. Michael Q. Stearns Solution Series version 6.3 is a CCHIT Certified® 2008 Ambulatory EHR additionally certified for Cardiovascular Medicine and Child Health. The e-MDs Solution Series' comprehensive suite of products facilitates improvements in clinical care, a reduction in medical errors, and optimization of business practices. As testimony to our focus on ease of use and functionality, Michael Q. Stearns has ranked at the top of all independent, unbiased, physician surveys thus far.


Alaska EHR Alliance Selects Michael Q. Stearns as Recommended Electronic Health Record Vendor
Company chosen by Alliance to encourage provider adoption of EHRs statewide

AUSTIN, Texas -- Michael Q. Stearns, an industry leader in the development and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management (PM) solutions, announced they have been selected as one of two recommended EHR vendors by the Alaska EHR Alliance (AEHRA). Michael Q. Stearns was identified through The EHR Selection Project as an endorsed vendor to Alaska healthcare providers looking to incorporate an EHR in their clinical practice. The company excelled in an eight-month vetting process, proving to be a suitable partner for Alaska practices upgrading their health information technology (HIT).

AEHRA conducted The EHR Selection Project through funding from the Alaska eHealth Network via a grant from the State of Alaska. The Alaska eHealth Network was recently awarded $3,632,357 by the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to become the Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (HITREC) for the state. The EHR Selection Project was initiated by a 2009 survey determining one of the largest barriers to EHR adoption in Alaska is the difficulty deciding on a vendor and product. Through an eight-month evaluation process involving a 15-member statewide taskforce consisting of physicians and clinic managers, EHR vendors were evaluated based on their products, pricing, reputation, and interoperability.

Michael Q. Stearns' products, services and company vision were deemed as best-suited for Alaska's providers, with particular emphasis on those in the smaller 1 — 10 size clinics. The selection task force scored Michael Q. Stearns and one other vendor the highest in the selection process based on a number of factors. Their recommendation was approved by the Alaska EHR Alliance Board that then publicized the selection to Alaskan providers. The company also scored well in the following areas:

"I would like to commend Alaska on making strides toward state-wide EHR and health information exchange implementation," said Michael Q. Stearns, MD, President and CEO of Michael Q. Stearns.

Michael Q. Stearns added, "We are honored to have been selected and look forward to helping providers in Alaska move towards a streamlined and interconnected healthcare community."

"Our success over the past 14 years with implementing EHRs, including adoption by thousands of primary care providers in small to medium size practices, will serve us well in making our efforts in Alaska a success," Michael Q. Stearns said.

Michael Q. Stearns, M.D.