Sunquest releases business intelligence software

Sunquest Information Systems has released Diagnostic Intelligence business intelligence software to assist management of clinical processes.

The software’s dashboards provide access to data metrics, according to the Tucson, Ariz.-based healthcare diagnostic IT company. Diagnostic Intelligence capabilities include monitoring performance indicators, measuring lab result turnaround time and monitoring hospital-acquired infection rates.

 

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“Now more than ever, we must recognize that our country’s leadership in groundbreaking medical research spurs scientific innovation, improves public health and creates new innovations that save and improve lives nationwide,” Joseph C. Wu, MD, PhD, explained in a statement. 

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