Elysium Passes Connectathon Tests for IHE Framework Messages PIX and PDQ

Mountain View, February 20, 2007 — Axolotl Corp., the leading provider of RHIO software and services, has added IHE PIX and PDQ interoperability standards to its already robust healthcare information exchange (HIE) services. Adding IHE PIX and PDQ enables 3rd party applications such as EMRs and clinical information systems to query Elysium remotely for patient demographics and identifier cross references, and to schedule updates to their systems of patient demographic and identifier information.

Being PIX compliant (Patient Identifier Cross Reference Manager) means that in any RHIO or HIE, Elysium can serve as the cross-reference for multiple patient identifiers. The ability to store multiple patient ID/facility pairs of information and make those accessible to the HIE is an essential component that every Elysium enabled RHIO gets with the Elysium framework.

Being PDQ compliant (Patient Demographics Query) means that Elysium can be the patient demographics supplier for the RHIO. Patient demographics and identifiers can be passed between Elysium and disparate 3rd party applications for the purposes of information exchange. Any trusted participant in the exchange is able to search the Elysium Patient Index remotely and retrieve complete patient demographic data for every match found.

"Elysium has always used standards-based messaging, vocabularies and information exchange while adapting to the current capabilities of the exchange participants," says Axolotl CEO Ray Scott. "Passing the IHE PIX and PDQ tests reassures not only our current customers, but all prospective RHIOs that Elysium can adopt and adapt to any standards or exchange methodologies that can be supported by the stakeholders in the exchange. Our engineering team is vigilant in monitoring the evolution of standards and incorporating new standards into Elysium. We are proud to see the work that was done by our team at the Connectathon in Chicago."

The IHE PDQ adds yet another deployment option to Elysium's flexible and broad-ranging technology, enabling Axolotl to provide both a business and technical solution that meets the requirements of emerging HIEs and RHIOs. Axolotl passed the testing for the IHE PIX and PDQ at a recent Connectathon held in Chicago. Testing included meeting the IHE security requirements for the Elysium server that hosts the Patient Identity Cross Reference Manager and the ability to audit all Private Health Information (PHI) transactions. Axolotl will also participate in the annual Interoperability Showcase held in conjunction with the HIMSS 2007 convention and trade show in New Orleans.

IHE is an initiative by healthcare professionals and the industry to improve the way computer systems in healthcare, share information. IHE promotes the coordinated use of established standards such as DICOM and HL7 to address specific clinical needs in support of optimal patient care. Systems developed in accordance with IHE communicate with one another better, are easier to implement, and enable care providers to use information more effectively.

About Axolotl Corporation
Axolotl provides advanced Web-based products and services that automate health information exchange and management between HIM departments, hospitals, clinics, labs, RHIOs and physician offices. By connecting the healthcare community, our e2 technology increases efficiency, cuts the cost of information exchange, and improves the quality of care. Thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide are using Axolotl for electronic health record creation, health information access, exchange, and management, and transcription services. For more information, visit www.axolotl.com.