The Arkansas Cancer Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences selects iKnowMed's enterprise-wide EMR solution.

BERKELEY, Calif. - December 26, 2001
iKnowMed, a leader in oncology-focused technology solutions and services today announced that the Arkansas Cancer Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will adopt iKnowChart, iKnowMed's enterprise-wide EMR solution, to manage its patient information and clinical decision-support.

"The Arkansas Cancer Research Center serves over 6,000 new patients per year, with total outpatient visits in excess of 75,000", says Allen Davis, COO of ACRC. "The ACRC includes almost 100 basic and clinical scientists with direct cost funding exceeding $7.5 million for the past fiscal year." He continued, "Thousands of patients participate in clinical trials each year at ACRC, enabling them to receive drugs and therapies unavailable elsewhere."

iKnowChart is a patient-centered, point-of-care solution that integrates every part of the care experience into a single, confidential, computer-based patient record. iKnowChart interfaces with all clinical systems in the cancer practice, acting as the hub for all orders communication, treatment information and results. It enables clinicians to record, view and track all patient care data including complex care plans and treatment protocols. iKnowChart ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance, documents measurable outcomes, enhances clinical trial participation, and helps oncologists grow their practices cost-effectively. Don Simborg, iKnowMed's President and CEO says, "We're proud to contribute to ACRC's mission and support them in optimizing patient care and safety."


About the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the state's only comprehensive academic health center, founded in 1879. The Arkansas Cancer Research Center began in 1984, and is the only academic cancer center in the state, and a Chancellor's Center of Excellence at UAMS. The faculty and staff of the cancer center are committed to combining compassionate patient care with the latest advances in research in order to reduce the burden of cancer for Arkansans and people around the world. The cancer center also provides outstanding oncology training for health care professionals and students, and education on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer for the public. The ACRC is located in the Pat and Willard Walker Tower on the main campus in Little Rock, Arkansas.


About iKnowMed
iKnowMed is a leader in oncology-focused technology solutions and services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of cancer care delivery and improving the decision-making process for clinicians and their patients. iKnowMed's flagship product is iKnowChart, a point-of-care clinical information solution. iKnowMed is also the provider of CancerSource, the definitive resource for personalized cancer information, interactive tools, news, and community support for cancer patients, families and health care providers. iKnowMed's healthcare information solutions close communication gaps, bring a wealth of knowledge to the point of care, prevent medical errors and help cancer institutions remain market leaders.

iKnowMed is a privately-held company with headquarters in Berkeley, California. The company is backed by leading venture capital and corporate investors, and is guided by a prestigious medical advisory board including Vincent DeVita, Jr., M.D., Director of Yale Cancer Center. The company's products are installed at over 45 oncology sites. iKnowMed can be contacted via the web at www.iknowmed.com.