Global Care Quest Wins 2006 3G A-List Award
GCQ’s 3G CDMA-based Wireless Patient Data Solution Named “Best In Show”
LOS ANGELES - September 13, 2006 - Advanced healthcare information systems developer Global Care Quest, Inc. (GCQ) announced today that it is the recipient of a 2006 3G A-List Award. The QUALCOMM-sponsored awards program, now in its fourth year, recognizes innovative and successful enterprise wireless data solutions based on third-generation (3G) CDMA standards. During CTIA Wireless I.T.® & Entertainment 2006 in Los Angeles, GCQ was awarded the Best In Show for its mobile Integrated Clinical Information System (ICIS Mobile), which gives physicians access to a wide range of realtime patient data over high speed wireless and mobile phone networks.
ICIS Mobile allows doctors to use their smartphones to access hospital patient data over 3G CDMA wireless networks. With the system, a physician can review his patient’s clinical notes, x-rays, CT scans, labs and even realtime feeds from bedside monitoring equipment without having to go into the hospital. Mobile access to this critical data slashes patient response times, reduces errors and improves overall quality of care.
“We are very excited about the recognition that this award brings to our product and the transformational effects 3G CDMA networks are having on healthcare,” said Cleve Adams, CEO for Global Care Quest. “A few years ago, it might have taken more than an hour for a physician to drive to the hospital, review a patient’s X-rays, notes, and vitals and make a treatment decision. Now he can do it from his phone in a few minutes. For patients in that first ‘golden hour’ of a critical injury or event, this can be the difference between life and death. ICIS Mobile winning Best In Show is an acknowledgement of just how significant this technology is.”
“It is exciting when QUALCOMM is able to celebrate and recognize successful, real-world deployments of 3G CDMA devices and services that truly exemplify what is possible for businesses using this technology, and GCQ’s deployment of ICIS Mobile is well-deserving of this year’s A-List Best In Show award,” said Kristin Taylor, senior director of enterprise business development for QUALCOMM. “All of the winners stand out as true innovators in their use of mobility to enhance their business strategies.”
The annual 3G A-List Awards honor outstanding wireless implementations that demonstrate creativity and innovation, overall business impact and how the winning company or organization exceeded business objectives by introducing higher return on investment, lower operating expenses or increased user satisfaction. Last year, QUALCOMM recognized nine companies as award winners for their successful deployment of 3G CDMA-based mobile enterprise solutions. More information about the 2006 3G A-List Awards honorees and their innovative solutions can be found at: http://www.3galist.com/winners.html. Award inquiries can be directed by email to 3galist@qualcomm.com or by phone to the awards hotline at +1 888 888 8101.
About Global Care Quest
Global Care Quest is the developer of the Integrated Clinical Information System (ICIS) which performs real time integration and delivery of digital medical records, charting, bedside monitoring equipment and laboratory results to physicians and medical teams via stationary and wireless PCs as well as handheld wireless devices. ICIS improves access to patient data, enhances patient safety, and trims the cost of care by delivering critical patient information when and where it’s needed. Founded in 2005, the company is venture backed by Lexington Ventures and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. For more information on Global Care Quest and ICIS, please contact Global Care Quest, 65 Enterprise, Suite 430, Aliso Viejo, California 92656, tel: (949) 330-7450, email: marketing@globalcarequest.com. Or visit the GCQ website at www.globalcarequest.com.
