Signature Performance Joins Cerner, Technology And System Integration Leaders To Modernize Veterans' Electronic Health Records

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Signature Performance, Inc. announced today it is joining Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, and other industry leaders and innovators to help make seamless care available to the nation's veterans. This newly formed team announced by Cerner will bring extensive experience in large enterprise systems and commercial sectors to modernize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) electronic health record (EHR).

"As part of the Cerner team we are excited to continue to serve veterans, VA and the healthcare industry," said Allen Fredrickson, President and CEO of Signature Performance. "We are strongly positioned to bring the very best people, processes and technologies together in order to modernize and meet the needs of the veterans and VA. Signature and all of our associates are committed to exceptional service that ensures the business of healthcare provides the care veterans deserve.  We are eager to begin this important climb by bringing our talents, skills and experience to the Cerner team and ultimately to veterans."

In addition to Cerner, Signature Performance will join Leidos, Guidehouse, Accenture, Henry Schein, Inc., AbleVets LLC, MicroHealth, ProSource360 and 17 additional small businesses ? many of which are veteran-owned ? to form the team that will provide experience and expertise to the VA implementation.

"We are proud Signature Performance will be part of this important team of industry leaders that will shape the future of care for veterans through a modern EHR system," said Travis Dalton, president, Cerner Government Services. "We will work together to address the needs and capabilities that are in the best interest of the VA. Our veterans deserve the highest quality care and with this team, we look forward to bringing a modern, seamless system to those who have served our country."

In May, Cerner announced a historic agreement and VA made the program one of their top priorities to improve care for veterans. Using technology that has been deployed successfully at Department of Defense (DoD) medical facilities and thousands of provider sites globally, Cerner plans to provide seamless care across the VA's high-performing integrated network, including VA facilities, community providers and DoD facilities. 

Signature Performance will join Cerner and other VA EHR modernization members to outline the strategy during the Cerner Health Conference, Oct. 8-11, in Kansas City, Mo.

About Signature Performance, Inc.
Signature Performance is an Omaha-based business processing organization (BPO) exclusively serving the healthcare industry. Their services include Technology and BPO execution in the areas of Revenue Cycle, Health Information Management and Claims Processing and Adjudication for providers and payers. Through a unique combination of expertise, talent, tools, and technology Signature enables clients to experience premiere value that maximizes resources, drives improved financial and compliance metrics, through improved processes and execution strategies.  Since its formation in 2004, Signature has served public, community and private sector healthcare organizations ranging from large national enterprises to regional and community based organizations. For more information, visit signatureperformance.com or connect on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

About Cerner
Cerner's health technologies connect people and information systems at more than 27,500 contracted provider facilities worldwide dedicated to creating smarter and better care for individuals and communities. Recognized globally for innovation, Cerner assists clinicians in making care decisions and assists organizations in managing the health of their populations. The company also offers an integrated clinical and financial systems to help manage day-to-day revenue functions, as well as a wide range of services to support clinical, financial and operational needs, focused on people. For more information, visit?Cerner.com,?The Cerner Blog,?The Cerner Podcast?or connect on?Facebook,?Instagram,?LinkedIn?or?Twitter. Nasdaq: CERN.?Smarter Care. Better Outcomes. Healthier You. 

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