Orion Software Development

Version 4

Brandon — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:01:36 +0000

Company Press Release

Orion Software Development Releases Version 4 of Orion Outcomes for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Longmont, Colorado — May 11, 2009 — Orion Software Development, a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced the upcoming availability of version 4 of Orion Outcomes for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. This release offers many enhancements that are the direct result of customer feedback.

Previously, version 3 of Orion Outcomes was released in the year 2005. Orion Software Development continued to enhance the version 3 product after its release with dozens of new features added over the last 4 years. These enhancements were available for existing customers at no additional charge from Orion Software Development’s web site.

Features in Version 4

New! Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) – A cost-free screening test for depression.
New! Custom Risk Levels – Ability to customize individual risk levels used in risk profile reports.
New! Support for Microsoft Vista – Including support for UAC via Tune-Up utility.
Updated! Custom Fields – Minimum and Maximum value definitions for custom fields.
Updated! Mail Labels – Ability to sort output based on multiple factors.
Updated! Security – Ability to have multiple administrator accounts; Audit user account creations, modifications, and deletions; Initial password change for a new user account.
New! Metric Units – Ability to choose metric or statute for outcomes such as weight, height, girth measurements, and 6MDW distance walked.
New! Goal Phase – Additional outcomes evaluation phase between pre and post program that allows for tracking patient goals.
Updated! Report Settings – Remembers selected outcomes for reports.

Orion Software Development will continue to enhance version 4 throughout 2009 and beyond. Version 3 will not be enhanced upon the release of version 4.

Pricing

Orion Outcomes version 4 is priced at $850 per license.

A price reduced upgrade is available for Orion Outcomes version 3 for $400 per license. All computers sharing an outcomes database must be upgraded simultaneously.

Availability

Orion Outcomes version 4 will begin shipping by June 1, 2009 from Orion Software Development and its distributors.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at sales@orionoutcomes.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionoutcomes.com.

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All prices and terms are for the United States only. Orion Outcomes is a trademark of Orion Software Development. Other
product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Version 3

Brandon — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 12:01:42 +0000

Company Press Release

Orion Software Development Releases Version 3 of Orion Outcomes for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Longmont, Colorado — January 1, 2005 — Orion Software Development, a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced the upcoming availability of version 3 of Orion Outcomes for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. This release offers many enhancements that are the direct result of customer feedback

Previously, version 2.0 of Orion Outcomes was released in the year 2000. Orion Software Development continued to enhance the version 2 product after its release with over 250+ new features added over the last 4 years. These enhancements were available for existing customers at no additional charge from Orion Software Development’s web site.

“We are very excited about the release of Orion Outcomes 3″, said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “We continually work with our customers to solicit their feedback on how Orion Outcomes can further benefit their program. We strongly encourage all existing customers to upgrade to this new release in order to continue to get the most out of their outcomes program.”

Top 10 New Features in Version 3

New! NWLRC Fat Intake Scale – A royalty-free, short and simple dietary test from the University of Washington.
New! Password Expiration – Ability to expire user account passwords after a period of time to prevent password theft.
Updated! Outcome Phases for 20 Years – The outcome evaluation phases have been expanded to include every year between 1 and 20.
New! Customize Your Outcome Phases – Further tailor the software to match your program with the ability to show or hide any of the outcome evaluation phases.
Updated! Faster Patient Report Generation – Ability to type and find patients by name to generate patient outcomes reports.
Updated! Data Entry Forms Behavior – Use the Enter key to move between data fields.
Updated! Patient Outcome Summary Report Header – Unused demographics are not printed on the report. Risk stratification added.
Updated! Outcome Evaluation List – Only enabled tools will show up in the list view.
New! Database Shortcuts – Create shortcuts to open specific database files on launch.
Updated! Import More Data – Added fields, such as occupation, marital status, education level, physicians and insurance providers, to the XML import interface use by 3rd party products, such as Quinton’s Q-Tel RMS.

Orion Software Development will continue to enhance version 3 throughout 2005 and beyond. Version 2 will not be enhanced upon the release of version 3.

Pricing

Orion Outcomes version 3 is priced at $750 per license.

An upgrade is available for Orion Outcomes version 2 for $300 per license. All computers sharing an outcomes database must be upgraded simultaneously.

Availability

Orion Outcomes version 3 will begin shipping by February 1, 2005 from Orion Software Development and its distributors.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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All prices and terms are for the United States only. Orion Outcomes is a trademark of Orion Software Development. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Custom Outcomes

Brandon — Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:01:49 +0000

Company Press Release

Orion Outcomes Enhanced With Custom Outcomes Option

Longmont, Colorado — July 16, 2003 — Orion Software Development, the leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced a new add-on option for its popular Orion Outcomes software. Via a new add-on module, Orion Outcomes will allow for the definition of up to 48 custom outcomes (24 cardiac, 24 pulmonary). Previously, Orion Outcomes restricted customers to the use of only standardized outcomes. Custom outcomes cannot be benchmarked externally through the Orion Outcomes Benchmarking Service.

“Over the last few years as Orion Outcomes usage has grown, we have heard more and more customers say that they would like to have a way to collect specific outcome values that are of internal interest to their program within Orion Outcomes”, said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “Our hope is that by providing this functionality, we can empower our customers to test & create new and more efficient outcomes tools.”

Since customized outcomes are not for every program, Orion Software Development has chosen to provide the custom outcomes functionality as a separately priced add-on module as opposed to creating an upgrade charge for all customers. In these challenging economic times for rehabilitation programs, the model where customers pay only for functionality enhancements they require seems to be preferred by customers.

In version 2.5 of Orion Outcomes, customers will be able to utilize a preview of the custom outcomes add-on module at no additional charge. Customers will have the opportunity to create 2 custom outcomes (1 cardiac, 1 pulmonary) of their choosing to experience this new functionality.

Availability

The custom outcomes add-on is immediately available for $350 per Orion Outcomes site.

The service release of version 2.5 for Orion Outcomes with the preview of custom outcomes will be available near the end of July 2003.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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All prices and terms are for the United States only. Orion Outcomes is a trademark of Orion Software Development. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

UPCRA

Brandon — Mon, 03 Feb 2003 12:01:20 +0000

Company Press Release

Upper Plains Association Endorses Orion Outcomes as Regional Solution

Longmont, Colorado — February 2, 2003 — Orion Software Development, the leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Upper Plains Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association (UPCRA), an organization comprised of multi-disciplinary members representing the field of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the states of North and South Dakota. As a result of the partnership, UPCRA has chosen Orion Outcomes as the outcomes standard for the states. Programs in the states will utilize Orion Software Development’s Orion Outcomes software either as a standalone data collection system, or in conjunction with one of the cardiac rehabilitation monitoring system manufacturers to facilitate outcome collection, analysis, and benchmarking in cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs across the state.

“Although we have been tracking outcomes for several years now, we felt we needed to move to a database system rather than the paper system we were using”, said Margie Hair, RN, BS, and the UPCRA President. “Orion Outcomes tracks virtually the same outcomes we were tracking so it will be an easy transition. In addition to the outcomes we were tracking as a state society, each program will be able to choose other outcomes to track that will enhance the quality of their program.”

“Its clear that the broad appeal of Orion Outcomes continues to spread throughout cardiac and pulmonary programs”, said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “We are excited to have the endorsement of the UPCRA as a further testament to our goal of a national outcomes program.”

ABOUT UPCRA

The Upper Plains Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association (UPCRA) is an AACVPR-affiliate society with the purpose of promoting public understanding of the nature of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs and to encouraging the exchange of ideas and information between programs and professionals in the region and to provide educational opportunities for health care professionals and other interested parties. Contact Margie Hair, RN, BS, and UPCRA President at rhair@ndak.net for more information.

ABOUT ORION OUTCOMES

Orion Outcomes is a Microsoft Windows-based software application provides the ability to collect and analyze standardized behavioral, clinical, health and economic outcome data. With this product, users can analyze individual patient performance, as well as overall program performance, by creating customized reports and charts. The software includes many standardized outcome measurement tools, such as the six-minute distance walk, SF-36 Health Survey, knowledge tests and more. Users have the ability to export their outcome data to participate in statewide or nationwide benchmarking.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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All prices and terms are for the United States only. Orion Outcomes a trademark of Orion Software Development. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

WVACVPR

Brandon — Fri, 03 Jan 2003 12:01:58 +0000

Company Press Release

West Virginia Association Endorses Orion Outcomes as Statewide Solution

Longmont, Colorado — January 3, 2003 — Orion Software Development, the leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the West Virginia Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (WVACVPR), an organization comprised of multi-disciplinary members representing the field of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the state of West Virginia. As a result of the partnership, WVACVPR has chosen Orion Outcomes as the outcomes standard for the state. Programs in the state will utilize Orion Software Development’s Orion Outcomes software either as a standalone data collection system, or in conjunction with one of the cardiac rehabilitation monitoring system manufacturers to facilitate outcome collection, analysis, and benchmarking in cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs across the state.

“The West Virginia Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation has endorsed the Orion Software System as its tool for outcome measurement throughout the state. After looking Orion and other tools for outcome measurement, the Association decided it was the best tool to benchmark, maintain, and improve outcomes”, said Jennifer Riggleman, M.S and WVACVPR President.

“Orion Outcomes continues to provide the most comprehensive outcomes solution on the market”, said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “We are excited to have West Virginia joining our quest for a national outcomes standard. Twelve states have now officially endorsed Orion Outcomes as the standard for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.”

ABOUT WVACVPR

The West Virginia Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (WVACVPR) is an organization that serves the needs of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Programs in West Virginia. It serves as a body to help all programs in the state with certification, support, reimbursement issues, as well as other issues pertinent to the programs through a quarterly newsletter and an annual conference. Further information about the Association can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Riggleman, M.S. at Davis Memorial Hospital 304-637-3330, or Lisa Marsh at Cabell Huntington Hospital at 304-696-2939.

ABOUT ORION OUTCOMES

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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ISCHR

Brandon — Mon, 09 Dec 2002 12:01:30 +0000

Company Press Release

Illinois Association Endorses Orion Outcomes as Statewide Solution

Longmont, Colorado — December 9, 2002 — Orion Software Development, the leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation (ISCHR), an organization comprised of multi-disciplinary members representing the field of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the state of Illinois. As a result of the partnership, ISCHR has chosen Orion Outcomes as the outcomes standard for the state. Programs in the state will utilize Orion Software Development’s Orion Outcomes software either as a standalone data collection system, or in conjunction with one of the cardiac rehabilitation monitoring system manufacturers to facilitate outcome collection, analysis, and benchmarking in cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs across Illinois.

For benchmarking, Illinois will be contributing to the growing national cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes database run by the Indiana Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (ISCVPR). With over 35,000 patient profiles, the database currently has over 500 programs participating from 46 different states. “Over the last seven years, Indiana and Orion have worked diligently to provide a comprehensive outcomes program that has grown into the standard for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation,” said Steven Jungbauer, ISCVPR Outcomes Committee Chair. “We are pleased to officially welcome another state into the program. As Cardiac and Pulmonary programs across the country consistently measure outcomes with one outcomes program, the opportunities for growth and reimbursement are endless.”

“ISCHR is very excited about working with Orion Software Development”, said Laura Benson, MS, FAACVPR and ISCHR president. “We considered several options to take the place of our own state outcomes system, and Orion certainly had the best fit and is very cost effective. The use of Orion’s software reflects our affiliate’s goals to make a difference for both our state programs and the patients we serve. We look forward to showing that we provide quality programs here in Illinois and that our patients receive excellent care.”

ABOUT ISCHR

The Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation (ISCHR) is dedicated to the improvement of clinical practice, enhancement of communications between professionals, promotion of scientific inquiry and the advancement of education for the benefit of health care professionals and the public. Contact Laura Benson, at lbenson@harper.cc.il.us or visit their website at http://www.ischr.org/ for more information.

ABOUT ORION OUTCOMES

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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OKCVPR

Brandon — Tue, 15 Oct 2002 12:01:30 +0000

Company Press Release

Oklahoma Association Endorses Orion Outcomes as Statewide Solution

Sharing Common Vision of Integrating Standardized Outcomes into the Clinical Routine

Longmont, Colorado — October 15, 2002 — Orion Software Development, the leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Oklahoma Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (OKCVPR), an organization comprised of multi-disciplinary members representing the field of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the state of Oklahoma. As a result of the partnership, OKCVPR has chosen Orion Outcomes as the outcomes standard for the state. Programs in the state will utilize Orion Software Development’s Orion Outcomes software either as a standalone data collection system, or in conjunction with one of the cardiac rehabilitation monitoring system manufacturers to facilitate outcome collection, analysis, and benchmarking in cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs across Oklahoma.

For benchmarking, OKCVPR will be contributing to the growing national cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes database run by the Indiana Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (ISCVPR). With over 25,000 patient profiles, the database currently has over 500 programs participating from 46 different states. “We are very happy to have Oklahoma joining in our effort for a national benchmarking database”, said Steven Jungbauer, ISCVPR Outcomes Committee Chair. “We now have 11 states that have formally endorsed our vision for a national outcomes database.”

“OKCVPR is assuming a leadership role in promoting standardized outcome measurement within our state society”, said Lisa Medina, RN, BSN, and OKCVPR President “We are very excited about our decision to work with Orion Software Development in this pursuit. We chose the software from Orion Software Development for the following reasons:

Orion Outcomes provides a comprehensive program with multiple data points
Orion Outcomes is compatible with the major rehabilitation telemetry systems
Orion Outcomes provides a user-friendly format”

“Orion Outcomes is the de facto standard outcome tool in the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation clinics around the world,” said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “Our relationship with the rehabilitation clinicians of Oklahoma will help bring Orion Outcomes to an even broader audience, making standardized outcome collection & analysis universal for rehabilitation programs across the state. We are excited to have their endorsement.”

ABOUT THE OKCVPR

The Oklahoma Association for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (OKCVPR) is an organization comprised of multi-disciplinary members representing the field of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the state of Oklahoma. OKCVPR is committed to providing educational opportunities that enhance the practice of our participating members and programs. Contact Lisa Medina, RN, BSN, President of OKCVPR at emedina@sjmc.org or visit their website at www.okcvpr.com for more information.

ABOUT ORION OUTCOMES

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, Orion Outcomes, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors, such as Quinton Instrument Company and Life Sensing Instrument Company. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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MOKSACVPR

Brandon — Thu, 15 Aug 2002 12:01:51 +0000

Company Press Release

Missouri-Kansas Association Endorses Orion Outcomes Program as Statewide Solution

Sharing Common Vision of Integrating Standardized Outcomes into the Clinical Routine

Longmont, Colorado — August 15, 2002 — Orion Software Development, the leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Missouri Kansas Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (MOKSACVPR), an organization comprised of the Missouri and Kansas affiliates of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). As a result of the partnership, MOKSACVPR has chosen the Orion Outcomes Program as the standard for the two-state region. Programs in the two states will utilize Orion Software Development’s Outcome Data Management System software either as a standalone data collection system, or in conjunction with one of the cardiac rehabilitation monitoring system manufacturers, such as Quinton Instruments, to facilitate outcome collection, analysis, and benchmarking in cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs across the two-state region.

For benchmarking, MOKSACVPR will be contributing to the growing national cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes database run by the Indiana Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (ISCVPR). With over 25,000 patient profiles, the database currently has over 500 programs participating from 46 different states. “We are very happy to have both Missouri and Kansas joining in our effort for a national benchmarking database”, said Steven Jungbauer, ISCVPR Outcomes Committee Chair. “We now have 10 states that have formally endorsed our vision for a national outcomes database.”

“We are very excited about our decision to work with Orion Software Development”, said Jan Foresman RN, MS, FAACVPR, MOKSACVPR President. “We chose the software from Orion Software Development due to its widespread use, cost effectiveness, user friendliness, and the ability of our data to be turned around in an efficient manner. The use of Orion’s software reflects our affiliate’s goals to make a difference for both our state programs and the patients we serve. We look forward to showing that we provide quality programs here in the Midwest and that our patients truly receive excellent care”.

“The Outcome Data Management System has rapidly become the de facto standard outcome tool in the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation clinics around the world,” said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “Our relationship with the rehabilitation clinicians of Missouri and Kansas will help bring the Outcome Data Management System to an even broader audience, making standardized outcome collection & analysis universal for rehabilitation programs across in the region.”

Availability

The Outcome Data Management System is immediately available from Orion Software Development and its distributors.

ABOUT THE MOKSACVPR

The MOKSACVPR is an organization comprised of both Missouri and Kansas affiliates of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Contact the President, Jan Foresman RN, MS, FAACVPR, at (816) 932-3508 or via e-mail at jforesman@saint-lukes.org for more information.

ABOUT THE OUTCOME DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Outcome Data Management System is a Microsoft Windows-based software application provides the ability to collect and analyze standardized behavioral, clinical, health and economic outcome data. With this product, users can analyze individual patient performance, as well as overall program performance, by creating customized reports and charts. The software includes many standardized outcome measurement tools, such as the six-minute distance walk, SF-36 Health Survey, knowledge tests and more. Users have the ability to export their outcome data to participate in statewide or nationwide benchmarking.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, the Outcome Data Management System™, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors, such as Quinton Instrument Company and Life Sensing Instrument Company. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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All prices and terms are for the United States only. Outcome Data Management System is a trademark of Orion Software Development. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Version 2.2

Brandon — Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:01:48 +0000

Company Press Release

Orion Software Development Releases Version 2.2 of the Outcome Data Management System for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Helping You Meeting HIPAA Guidelines

Longmont, Colorado — February 18, 2002 — Orion Software Development, a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced the availability of version 2.2 of the Outcome Data Management System. This release offers many enhancements that are the direct result of customer feedback.

“With this release of the Outcome Data Management System, we focused on getting people ready for the upcoming deadline for compliance with HIPAA. After talking with customers, we have added the safeguards needed for compliance” said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “While HIPAA is seen as being the more expensive than Y2K for health care, I am happy to be offering these new features to our existing customers at no cost to show our commitment to making low cost outcomes successful nationwide.”

General

New! User Accounts – Allows for creation of individual user accounts that can be used to restrict access to the patient data.
New! Audit Trails – Ability to track changes made to patient data.
New! Tips for SF-36 & SF-12 Scoring – Built in tips to make scoring the survey more efficient.

Data Fields

New! Primary Physician – Another option for tracking physicians in addition to our existing referring physician data field.

Reports

New! Physician Summary Report – Shows a either primary or referring physician summaries over a period of time.
New! Insurance Provider Summary Report – Shows a either primary or secondary insurance provider summaries over a period of time.
Updated! Birthdate on Patient Summary – Gives a unique identifier to help distinguish patients.

Benchmarking

Updated! Increased Security for Data Transfers – Update to the Internet export option for more secure data transfers.

A detailed list of changes made in each version of the Outcome Data Management System is available in the release notes.

Pricing

The version 2.2 is a FREE service release to existing owners of the Outcome Data Management System version 2.x. New customers can purchase version 2.2 for $650. An upgrade version is available for previous version 1.0 customers for $200.

Availability

The Outcome Data Management System version 2.2 is immediately available from Orion Software Development and its distributors. Existing customers can download the upgrade from the Orion Software Development web site.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, the Outcome Data Management System, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors, such as Quinton Instrument Company and Life Sensing Instrument Company. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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Version 2.1

Brandon — Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:01:18 +0000

Company Press Release

Orion Software Development Releases Version 2.1 of the Outcome Data Management System for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Continuing to Pioneer the Next Generation of Outcomes Tools

Longmont, Colorado — October 27, 2001 — Orion Software Development, a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions, today announced the availability of version 2.1 of the Outcome Data Management System. This release advances the lead that Orion Software Development has created in the arena of clinical outcome management by integrating the latest advances in outcomes.

“With this release of the Outcome Data Management System, we have integrated the latest in outcomes and added many of the enhancements that our customers have been asking for” said Brandon Fuller, President of Orion Software Development. “This product is truly a requirement for cardiopulmonary program who needs to measure and demonstrate the performance of their patients.”

General

New! HeartWatchers COMET – Allows importing of data for customers that are migrating to the Outcome Data Management System from this system.
New! Show/Hide Tools – Ability to show and hide outcome tools from data entry screens. Useful to simply interface for tools you are not using.
New! Menu Links to Web-Based Benchmarking Service – Ability to quickly access web-based benchmarking at http://www.cvproutcomes.com from within ODMS.
New! Database Backup – Ability to quickly backup your outcomes database from a click of a menu.

Patient Demographic Options

New! Birthdate – For more accurate tracking of patient ages at various evaluation phases.
New! Primary & Secondary Insurance Provider – Insurance provider information split into a standardized and a customizable field for better reporting.
New! Dropout Rate – New field for tracking when patients do not complete their sessions.
New! Social Security – New field for tracking patient social security numbers.
New! Lipid Lowering Drugs Date Started – New field for tracking start of this drug therapy.
New! Intolerance to Cholesterol-Lowering Agents – New field for tracking this drug therapy.
New! Smoking Cessation Counseling – New fields for tracking counseling received and refused.
New! Depression Counseling – New fields for tracking counseling received, referred, and refused.
New! Peripheral Vascular Disease – New diagnosis for cardiac patients.

Outcome Tools

New! New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification – Addition of the popular classification system for cardiac patients.
New! Service Domain & Patient Satisfaction Survey – Addition of the fifth outcome domain with a patient satisfaction survey that can be administered to patients on the computer.
New! New England Functional Capacity Test – Addition to support the New England Regional Outcomes Study.

Reports

New! Cardiac Program Risk Factor Change Analysis – Shows a report card with risk factor ratings for eight factors associated with increased risk.

Benchmarking

New! New England Benchmarking Facility – Addition of a new regional benchmarking collection center at the University of New England.

Pricing

The version 2.1 is a free service release to existing owners of the Outcome Data Management System version 2.0. New customers can purchase version 2.1 for $650. An upgrade version is available for previous version 1.0 customers for $200.

Availability

The Outcome Data Management System version 2.1 is immediately available from Orion Software Development and its distributors. Existing customers can download the upgrade from the Orion Software Development web site.

ABOUT ORION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Orion Software Development is a leading provider of medical outcome software solutions. The company develops applications that enable organizations to collect and analyze outcome data using a personal computer. The company’s flagship product, the Outcome Data Management System™, is used in hundreds of cardiopulmonary clinics throughout the United States. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Orion Software Development markets its products through direct sales and distributors, such as Quinton Instrument Company and Life Sensing Instrument Company. Orion Software Development can be contacted by phone at (720) 494-7950, via fax at (720) 494-7951, through e-mail at info@orionsoftwaredev.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.orionsoftwaredev.com.

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