SCC Soft Computer receives top score in LIS survey

SCC Soft Computer was ranked No. 1 in a recently released 2004 Laboratory Information System evaluation conducted by HCIT Research, a healthcare IT market and research firm headquartered in Glassboro, N.J.

The HCIT report evaluated eight laboratory suppliers based on product feature/functionality, customer satisfaction and architecture cost. The evaluation only included products that were currently being marketed-no legacy products were included in the survey, said SCC.

For information on how to receive a copy of the HCIT 2004 Laboratory Information System report, visit www.hcitresearch.com.

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