09.08 - Presenting the 2008 e-Technology Award Recipients

The Physicians’ Institute for Excellence in Medicine created an e-Technology Award to recognize Georgia physicians who have implemented electronic medical record (EMR) technology solutions in their private practice. The intent was to showcase replicable, innovative technology solutions that demonstrate a positive impact on clinical practice. In 2007, the Physicians’ Institute recognized four Georgia practices. To learn more about the 2007 Awards visit the following page online: http://www.physiciansinstitute.org/news/archive.php

 

As a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Medical Association of Georgia, the Physicians’ Institute focuses on activities to support physicians, including the provision of educational programs and tools, and sponsoring applied projects to improve the effectiveness of practices and processes in the physician office.  The mission of the Physicians’ Institute is to improve patient safety and achieve clinical improvements for physicians and their patients.

 

The five recipients of the 2008 e-Tech Award are:

• Adel Family Medicine based in Adel, winner in the Primary Care 1-4 physicians category
• Arista OB/GYN Associates, based in Alpharetta, winner in the Specialty Care 1-9 physicians category
• Ear, Nose and Throat of Georgia, based Atlanta, winner in the Specialty Care 10+ physicians category
• Kennnestone Heart Physicians Group, based in Marietta, winner in the Specialty Care 10+ physicians category
• The Longstreet Clinic, based in Gainesville, winner of the Multi-Specialty Care 10+ physicians category

Congratulations to Dr. Fausett at Adel Family Medicine, Dr. Leigh at the Longstreet Clinic, Dr. Koriwchak  Ear, Nose and Throat of Georgia, Dr. Brown at Kennnestone Heart Physicians Group and Dr. Healy at Arista OB/GYN Associates , as well as their partners and staff who worked together to achieve this goal.