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Betty Ford Center Selects Sequest as Software Solution

Lisle, IL (January 8, 2009) –  Sequest, a leading business solutions and software provider for the health and human services industry, announced today that it has been selected as the software and services solution for the Betty Ford Center. Sequest’s extensive expertise in delivering software solutions to the addiction treatment market was a large factor in the two organizations joining forces.

“The Betty Ford Center’s continued commitment to excellence, the necessity of capturing greater clinical and business efficiencies, and our vision of moving to a true electronic medical record were the primary drivers in the decision in finding a knowledgeable and proven software solutions partner. We found that partner in Sequest Technologies”, said BFC’s Executive Vice President and chief operating officer, Mike Neatherton.

“Sharing a similar philosophy, Bill Connors, and the entire Sequest team, spent the time necessary during a lengthy and arduous process to really learn about the needs of the Betty Ford Center, and presented solutions to problems of long-standing”. We’re excited about the partnership with Sequest and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship”, added Neatherton.

“We are honored to have been selected by the Betty Ford Center.  We continue to strive to build better, more complete solutions for the addiction industry. This selection is a reward for our work thus far as well as a major assistance to us for future solutions.  We look forward to a long and successful partnership”, said Sequest’s President/CEO, Bill Connors, MSW.

Sequest’s TIER®  Workflow System will serve as the foundation software for the Betty Ford Center.  The entire care process from initial call, intake, assessment, treatment, billing, medication administration and business intelligence will reside in one software system.  The Betty Ford Center will join a TIER®  Community of over 115 organizations including nationally known addiction treatment providers such as Ashley, Marworth, Seabrook House and Cumberland Heights as well as publicly funded programs such as Loyola, Huther Doyle and Recovery Net. 

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About Sequest.   Sequest Technologies, Inc., based in Lisle, IL, is a recognized leader in innovative solutions and software products for the health and human services industry. Their expertise in streamlining financial, clinical and management processes greatly improves efficiencies and ultimately enhances patient care. The benefits of Sequest span a broad sector whose clients include mental health and substance abuse centers, psychiatric hospitals and social services organizations. With over 26 years in the industry, Sequest is highly respected by both CEOs and practitioners alike for its healthcare experience and customer-centric approach. Today, Sequest develops more that just Electronic Medical Record Systems for providers. This forward-thinking company continues to create dynamic, new connections between providers and patients that are helping transform practices and the industry as a whole.