BUFFALO, N.Y. – February 20, 2012 – CTG Health Solutions, a leading healthcare information technology (IT) consulting firm and a business unit of CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX), an international IT solutions and services company, announced today that it was awarded first place, Category Leader in the Partial IT Outsourcing segment in the “2011 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services,” December 2011.
The category leader recognition signifies leadership in working with customers to resolve issues and match expectations to reality. A category leader designation is reserved for vendor products and firms that lead select market segments in the annual Best in KLAS report.
The “2011 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services” report provides a summary of the KLAS performance ratings gathered over the past 12 months (18 months for select services) for healthcare IT software and services vendors in 111 market segments. Each segment includes a listing of vendor products ranked according to their KLAS performance scores, which scores have been compiled from the feedback of thousands of healthcare providers at physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and IDNs throughout the United States and Canada.
“CTG Health Solutions is also pleased to be recognized with high marks in several relevant professional service categories this year, and we see the 2011 KLAS rankings not only as validation for our accomplishments, but as recognition of our contributions to the success of our clients,” said James R. Boldt, CTG chairman and chief executive officer. “We thank the KLAS organization for its tremendous efforts, as well as the service it provides as a respected independent institution for the healthcare industry.”
Ted Reynolds, vice president, CTG Health Solutions added, “We look forward to delivering unparalleled levels of expertise and quality services to clients in this new, dynamic era of healthcare. The KLAS, “2011 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services” report provides CTG with invaluable client feedback, and these scores reflect the commitment of our highly-qualified experts to employ the clinical analytics and business intelligence necessary to enhance the clinical, operational, and financial outcomes of our clients.”
About KLAS
KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS’ mission is to improve delivery, by independently measuring vendor performance for the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants, investors, and vendors.
Using a stringent methodology to ensure all research is accurate, honest, and impartial, KLAS adheres to a three-step process to collect candid Performance Data. KLAS Performance Data represents the opinions of healthcare executives, managers, and clinicians from over 4,500 hospitals and 2,500 clinics, who have rated over 750 products and services from more than 200 vendors. KLAS delivers timely reports, trends, and statistics, which provide a solid overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures the performance of software, professional services, medical equipment, and infrastructure vendors. For more information, go to www.KLASresearch.com, email marketing@KLASresearch.com, or call 1-800-920-4109 to speak with a KLAS representative.
About CTG Health Solutions
CTG Health Solutions, the healthcare division of CTG, is a leading information technology consulting firm dedicated solely to helping healthcare institutions, physician practices, payers, and related organizations achieve clinical and financial goals through effective technology and business solutions. Over the last 25 years, CTG Health Solutions has provided health care IT, and operational and strategic consulting support to over 600 healthcare organizations. CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX) is a publicly owned IT services and solutions company that was founded in 1966 and has 3,700 employees.
