Eclipsys` PeakPractice Solution Receives `08 CCHIT Certification

Ambulatory Electronic Medical Record Software Complies with Updated
Interoperability Requirements
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Eclipsys Corporation (NASDAQ:ECLP), The Outcomes Company, today announced that
the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) has
classified Eclipsys` PeakPractice solution (version 1093) a conditionally CCHIT
Certified 08 Ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) product, pending
completion of advanced ePrescribing requirements, and the solution meets
Certification Commission`s EHR criteria for office-based use. Ambulatory EHRs
are designed for physician offices and clinics where most American`s obtain
their healthcare. CCHIT - a private, nonprofit organization - is the recognized
certification body in the United States for certifying health information
technology products.

Eclipsys` PeakPractice is an integrated, award-winning, .NET-based ambulatory
electronic medical record (EMR)/practice management (PM) solution that includes
e-prescribing, patient kiosk, supply chain management, image management and Web
portals for physicians and patients. The EMR/PM solution enables practices to
gain full control over both sides of their business, focusing on the financial
health and operational excellence while promoting highest-quality patient care.
The solution is one aspect of Eclipsys` enterprise portfolio of offerings that
support connecting community-based practices with acute-care hospital and
healthcare systems.

"Two key new areas of interoperability are required to achieve `08
certification," said Mark Leavitt, M.D., Ph.D., chair, CCHIT. "First, ambulatory
EHRs must be capable of advanced electronic prescribing functions so physicians
can qualify for bonuses under Medicare`s new incentive program. Second, EHRs
must be able to send and receive an electronic patient summary. These and other
new criteria will ensure that certified health IT solutions help improve
quality, safety and efficiency while protecting the privacy of health
information."

In the third year of the program`s operation, the criteria and testing have been
significantly updated again to provide physicians with more assurance that
certified products will meet their needs for functionality, interoperability and
security. CCHIT added 19 criteria to the 200 required in 2007. Those changes
were focused on the ability to exchange patient information with other systems.
A CCHIT Certified 08 Ambulatory EHR ensures:

* Use of standard formats to exchange basic patient information for continuity
of care.
* Enhanced ability to view X-rays and other diagnostic images.
* Better management of patient consents and authorizations.
* Increased use of standard formats when receiving and storing laboratory
results.

As a CCHIT Certified product, PeakPractice has been tested and passed inspection
of 100 percent of these new criteria.

"Offering a fully certified solution is going to enhance our ongoing efforts to
help physicians coordinate care with peers and patients, better manage the
practice and meet the `meaningful use` stipulation necessary to receive stimulus
incentives," said Tom Cooke, vice president and general manager of Eclipsys`
Practice Solutions group. "We continue to win business based on our solution`s
great ease of use and customizability. We expect CCHIT certification will give
our potential clients extra assurance in the selection process."

The CCHIT Certified "seal of approval" for EHR products provides a
consensus-based, government-recognized benchmark for ambulatory EHR products. By
looking to products with the CCHIT Certified seal, physicians and other
providers can reduce their risk in selecting an EHR product, allowing them to
focus their evaluation on the special needs of their practices.

About CCHIT

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) is a
private, nonprofit organization that has been named by the federal government as
the Recognized Certification Body for health information technology. Its mission
is to accelerate the adoption of health information technology by creating a
credible, sustainable certification program. The certification requirements are
based on widely accepted industry standards and involve the work of hundreds of
expert volunteers and input from a variety of stakeholders throughout the
healthcare industry. More information on CCHIT and CCHIT Certified products is
available at www.cchit.org and at www.ehrdecisions.com. "CCHIT" and "CCHIT
Certified" are registered marks of the Certification Commission for Health
Information Technology.

About Eclipsys

Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical, revenue cycle
and performance management software, clinical content and professional services
that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial and operational
outcomes. For more information, see www.eclipsys.com or email info@eclipsys.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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features and benefits provided by Eclipsys software, evidence-based content and
implementation and remote hosting services are forward-looking statements and
actual results may differ from those projected due to a variety of risks and
uncertainties. Implementation and customization of Eclipsys software is complex
and time-consuming. Results depend upon a variety of factors and can vary by
client. Each client`s circumstances are unique and may include unforeseen issues
that make it more difficult than anticipated to implement or derive benefit from
Eclipsys software or services. The success and timeliness of the company`s
services will depend at least in part upon client involvement, which can be
difficult to control. Eclipsys is required to meet specified performance
standards, and the contract can be terminated or its scope reduced under certain
circumstances. More information about company risks is available in recent Form
10-Q and 10-K filings made by Eclipsys from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Special attention is directed to the portions of those
documents entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management`s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Eclipsys Corporation and The
Outcomes Company are registered trademarks of Eclipsys Corporation. Eclipsys
PeakPractice is a trademark of Eclipsys Corporation. Other product and company
names in this news release are or may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.

Eclipsys:
Public Relations
(media)
Robin Wrinn, 404-847-5219
robin.wrinn@eclipsys.com
or
Jason Cigarran, 404-847-5965
Vice President, Investor Relations
jason.cigarran@eclipsys.com

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