Children’s & Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP

CWPW AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY - IT UPGRADES

	Keeping pace with the latest advances in pediatric medicine is vital to providing quality health care by the physicians at CWPW. Keeping current with the most up-to-date advancements in technology is crucial in staying ahead of the curve in terms of administration, communication and dissemination of important medical information. Today CWPW is moving forward with a dramatic upgrade in its Information Technology, or IT, infrastructure, paving the way for a seamless system of information sharing and state-of-the-art storage, maintenance and security of patient information and medical records.
“We're setting the stage for an increase in functionality and network integrity, as well as creating an environment in which Electronic Medical Records will be managed,” explains Gerard Villucci, Chief Executive Officer at CWPW. Availability and maintenance of medical records is critical in order for CWPW physicians and administrators to provide the utmost in quality of care to the children we serve, and to keep families informed about their child's health. CWPW has contracted with HealthTech, Inc, a medical software and technology company, to implement these important IT programs. According to Stephen Medford, President of HealthTech and CWPW's Chief Technology Officer, CWPW presently uses HealthTech's scheduling and billing software, and is partnering with the firm to upgrade its IT infrastructure. Working with the CWPW leadership team, HealthTech is developing a unified IT network to link all CWPW locations electronically, putting domain servers in place to enhance security, while establishing a unified email system with a cwpw.org address. Wireless networks are being created at all CWPW offices, as well as stable Internet access. An offsite data center will serve as a secure backup for all CWPW information. “What CWPW is doing is definitely state of the art,” Mr. Medford says. “They're already ahead of the curve in terms of implementing it.” Ultimately, it is the patient who will benefit from the IT upgrade at CWPW. Soon a ‘patient portal' will be in place as well; this will allow parents to log on, access their secure account, and view medical and appointment information concerning their child. “They will be able to request appointments, email their doctor, view medical history, and obtain medical information — in a completely secure fashion,” Mr. Medford explains. New anti-virus software is also being integrated into CWPW's revamped IT mission, Mr. Villucci points out. “This is necessary to protect our network, while ensuring stability, functionality, and security.” All 22 CWPW locations and 500 workstations will be fully integrated electronically by the end of 2011.

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