BayCare Named CIO 100 Award Winner by CIO Magazine

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System has
been recognized by IDG's CIO magazine as a recipient of the 2009 CIO 100
award. The 22nd annual award program acknowledges organizations around the
world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence
in information technology (IT).

BayCare was honored for implementing a revolutionary new biometric technology
for hospitals that scans patients' palms and immediately identifies them at
most BayCare testing or treatment facilities (e.g., hospital, outpatient or
laboratory center). Called Patient Secure Identity, the technology is able to
recognize special features of the veins in the palm that are unique
identifiers for each individual. The company was the second organization in
the United States and the first in the State of Florida to implement this
technology in a health care environment in an effort to improve patient
safety.

"It is a great honor for BayCare to receive the CIO 100 award," said Lindsey
Jarrell, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BayCare Health
System. "There are a number of business and clinical benefits that we
recognize from having implemented the palm scanning system. Ultimately, this
innovation streamlines patient identification and helps prevent the misuse of
Social Security numbers and insurance cards of our patients across our entire
health system."

"Once a patient is initially enrolled with Patient Secure Identity, he or she
can be identified at registration within a matter of seconds," said Jim
Schwamb, Vice President, Financial Services, BayCare Health System. "In
addition to improving the speed of patient registration, biometric palm
scanning can minimize the amount of personal information a patient needs to
communicate either verbally or through written forms during registration. It
also helps to minimize duplication of patient records and improve the accuracy
of patient identification."

"This year's CIO 100 awards draws well-deserved attention to companies that
are both innovating and creating business value with IT despite the economic
downturn," said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO magazine & Events.
"These winners are an inspiration to businesses everywhere."

The recipients of this year's CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step
process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing
their innovative practices in both business and IT. Next, a team of judges
reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and
substantial results. Finally, CIO editors reviewed the judges' recommendations
and voted on the final 100. Once the top 100 honorees were selected, several
honorees were chosen to receive an additional special award.

The 2009 CIO 100 awards will be presented at the Broadmoor in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, on August 25 at the conclusion of the eleventh annual CIO
100 Symposium(R) and Awards Ceremony.

About BayCare Health System
BayCare Health System is the largest community-based health system in the
region, providing expert medical care for a patient's lifetime. Composed of
hospitals and numerous affiliated services, the system connects patients to a
complete range of services throughout the Tampa Bay area. Together, BayCare
organizations seek to advance the health of their patients and their
communities.

Member hospitals are Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Morton
Plant North Bay, St. Anthony's, St. Joseph's, St. Joseph's Children's, St.
Joseph's Women's, St. Joseph's Hospital North (opening 2010) and South Florida
Baptist. On the web: www.baycare.org.

About CIO Magazine
CIO produces award-winning content and community resources for information
technology executives thriving and prospering in this fast-paced era of
business, as well as create opportunities for information technology and
consumer marketers to reach them. The CIO portfolio includes CIO.com, CIO
magazine (launched in 1987), CIO Executive Programs and the CIO Executive
Council. CIO properties provide business technology leaders with analysis and
insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT's role
in achieving business goals. The U.S. edition of the magazine and website are
recipients of more than 200 awards to date, including three Grand Neals from
the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards and two Magazine of the
Year awards from the National Society of Business Publication Editors. CIO
websites and magazines appear in more than 25 countries, including Australia,
Canada, China, France and Germany. CIO, and sister brand CSO, are produced by
CXO Media a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading
technology media, research and event company.

SOURCE BayCare Health System

Stephanie Sampiere of BayCare Health System, +1-727-519-1256,
Stephanie.Sampiere@baycare.org