CLMA and Orchard Software Secure Agreement on Headline Sponsorship of ThinkLab
Thursday, December 14, 2006. Carmel, IN
In a landmark accord for the clinical laboratory industry, Orchard Software is proud to announce that it has reached a multi-year agreement with CLMA, an international association of more than 4,500 clinical laboratory professionals, making Orchard Software the headline sponsor of ThinkLab, CLMA's annual conference and exhibition. As headline sponsor, Orchard Software will be prominently recognized on all promotional materials related to ThinkLab.
“We share mutual goals with CLMA in that our company is committed to working with our LIS customers to improve the future of the laboratory industry,” said Rob Bush, Founder and President of Orchard Software. “Typically, it is the laboratory manager who initiates the search for a new LIS, and we believe that aligning ourselves with CLMA, the leader in education for laboratory managers, is a good fit for our company.”
CLMA is an international association of more than 4,500 clinical laboratory professionals. It plays a leadership role in educating and advocating for the future of the laboratory profession.
“We believe this type of sponsorship agreement is a first for our industry, and solidifies both CLMA and Orchard Software as trailblazers in health-care education,” said Dana Procsal, PhD, CLMA’s Chief Executive Officer. “This agreement serves as a clear indication of Orchard Software's commitment to the long-term future of CLMA and ThinkLab. They believe, as we do, that ThinkLab is a vital event for the laboratory leaders of tomorrow and that the experience gained by attending our annual conference cannot be duplicated anywhere else.”
CLMA’s ThinkLab ‘07, sponsored by Orchard Software, will be held March 24-27 in Houston, Texas. The four-day conference is the leading educational event for clinical laboratory professionals, with more than 75 CEU-accredited educational sessions designed to enhance the skills of leaders at every level of personal and professional development.
More than 3,500 members of the laboratory profession (managers, directors, and staff from hospital, reference, and physician office laboratories, as well as exhibitors) attend ThinkLab annually to take advantage of the cutting-edge education, an exhibition floor filled with vendors showing off the latest in laboratory equipment, products, and services, as well as opportunities to network with those who are leading the profession into the future. This year will mark the 31st anniversary of ThinkLab.
Orchard Software, headquartered in Carmel, IN, is famous for its award-winning laboratory information system, which is utilized by more than 650 laboratories across the United States. Orchard HarvestTM LIS is windows-based; utilizes rules-based decision-making and ICD-9 screening; seamlessly integrates to host systems along with reference laboratories; offers a microbiology and anatomic pathology module; and provides web-enabled outreach to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and increase reimbursements.
“As a leader in the LIS industry, the long-term success of the clinical laboratory industry and the people who work in laboratories across the United States is very important to Orchard,” said Curt Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Orchard Software. “We have long admired the support CLMA has provided for the laboratory industry through the education and training provided at ThinkLab, and we are thrilled to be the headline sponsor of such an event.”
Specific terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed.
“CLMA has always enjoyed mutually-beneficial relationships with our industry sponsors, and it is exciting that we are pairing with one of our most loyal supporters in such an innovative manner,” said Judy Lien, CLMA President. “This is a ‘win-win’ agreement for all involved parties.”
For additional information about ThinkLab, please visit the conference Web site at www2.clma.org/ThinkLab/index.html.
CLMA provides leadership in the clinical laboratory industry supporting laboratory professionals at every stage of their career. CLMA educates and advocates on behalf of its members and plays a leadership role in enhancing the image and increasing the visibility of the laboratory profession. For further information regarding CLMA, visit www.clma.org or call (610) 995-2640.
Orchard Software Corporation (Carmel, IN) was founded in 1993. Orchard Harvest LIS is utilized by more than 650 laboratories across the United States, including all sizes of multi-site and multi-specialty clinics, hospitals, and regional reference labs, student health centers, and public health organizations. Orchard offers Microbiology and Anatomic Pathology Modules to eliminate paper and electronically integrate these departments with the rest of the laboratory via a single shared database. For remote order entry and results delivery via the Internet, Orchard offers Webstation and Orchard Copia. For further information regarding Orchard Software or Orchard Harvest LIS, visit www.orchardsoft.com or call (800) 856-1948.
Contacts
Orchard Software
Kerry Foster
(317) 573-6663
Email: kfoster@orchardsoft.com
Web site: www.orchardsoft.com
CLMA
Scott Kober
(610) 947-6051
Email: skober@clma.org
Web site: www.clma.org