MEDIA RELEASE PR35302
Perot Systems Selected to Implement Health Information Systems in China
CHANGSHA, July 8 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Agreement Authorizes Company to Begin Healthcare IT Transformation of
Hunan Province
the Hunan Provincial Government of the People's Republic of China that will authorize the company to
provide IT consulting services for healthcare organizations and public health initiatives throughout the
Province. In collaboration with the Provincial Government and in alignment with the Chinese national
healthcare reform, the company was designated to begin the process of establishing the Regional Health
Information Platform of Hunan Province, starting in its capital city of Changsha. The company will also
begin the transformation of healthcare information technology in multiple hospitals and other healthcare
organizations throughout the region immediately.
Ross Perot, Jr., Chairman of Perot Systems stated, "Providing excellent healthcare is critical issue
throughout the world, and I want to recognize and praise the leaders of Hunan Province for the progressive
stance they are taking. The use of health information technology and solutions will enhance care and create
a new standard for efficient delivery for the citizens of this province."
Under terms of the agreement, Perot Systems will prepare to design, construct and implement the
Province's healthcare information exchange, network, which will include a regional HIT platform with
advanced infrastructure support, and electronic health records.
"This agreement marks another major milestone for Perot Systems and the Hunan Province," said David
Miller, Perot Systems Managing Director for China. "It is recognition of Perot Systems expertise, not only in
the IT Technology domain, but our proven skills in clinical transformation. This transformational skill
provides the ability to integrate and apply IT into the daily operations of hospitals and clinics, resulting in
better care and patient experience as well as lower cost for the hospitals and healthcare providers. We are
delighted to take this next important step forward with the Hunan Provincial Government."
Perot Systems has received multiple awards for its outstanding work in the healthcare industry. Along
with its client, Northern Arizona Healthcare, the company received the 2009 Outsourcing Excellence Award
for "Best Interest Alignment" by the Everest Group and Forbes magazine. In addition, Perot Systems was
ranked Best in KLAS for Clinical Implementation - Principal* and was also rated #1 for Clinical
Implementation Services.**
"As a recognized IT leader that has anticipated the national healthcare reforms taking place in China and
the United States, Perot Systems provides innovative and responsive solutions to serve the healthcare
industry in both countries," commented Ben Zhou, M.D., Director for Perot Systems Healthcare China and
Asia Pacific. "Our ultimate mission in China is the transformation of healthcare to facilitate a healthy China
by providing our expertise and commitment to help the Chinese people as well as their healthcare
providers."
About Perot Systems
Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions.
Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the
company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and
create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2008
revenue of $2.8 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in the Americas, Europe,
Middle East and Asia Pacific. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please
refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as updated in our Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We
disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future developments, or otherwise.
* 2008 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services,
December 2008
** Clinical Implementation Services report, April 2008
Known throughout the healthcare industry for its stringent impartiality, KLAS helps healthcare providers
make informed technology decisions. *KLAS Confidential Information. (c) 2008 KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All
MEDIA CONTACTS:
PEROT SYSTEMS
CORPORATION
US-Global
Joe McNamara
+1 972 577 6165
joe.mcnamara@ps.net
Marvin Singleton
+1 214 934-0470
marvin.singleton@ps.net
CHINA
Ben Zhou, M.D.
+86 189 0845 2866
SOURCE: Perot Systems Corporation
CONTACT: US-Global
Joe McNamara
+1-972-577-6165
joe.mcnamara@ps.net
or Marvin Singleton
+1-214-934-0470
marvin.singleton@ps.net
or China
Ben Zhou, M.D.
+86 189 0845 2866
all of Perot Systems Corporation
NOTE TO EDITORS: For High-Res Logo:
Translations: