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MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 2 /CNW/ -- Certification represents an opportunity for Nightingale to extend its footprint across the country MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 2 /CNW/ - Nightingale Informatix Corporation (TSX-V: NGH) ("Nightingale" or the "Company"), an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical records (EMR) software and related services today announces it has expanded its base of operations to the province of Saskatchewan. Nightingale's leading web-native EMR and practice management solution, Nightingale On Demand recently achieved certification as an Approved Vendor of the Saskatchewan EMR program, which is jointly funded through the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. Nightingale was selected as an Approved Vendor through a request-for-proposal process, and is one of four funding-eligible EMR solutions being made available to more than 1,400 physicians in Saskatchewan. Certification was achieved after completion of extensive conformance testing to ensure that Nightingale On Demand (NOD) met all core SMA requirements. "Entering the Saskatchewan market represents an opportunity for Nightingale to extend its footprint further across the country," said Sam Chebib, President & CEO, Nightingale. "Nightingale has already started to execute an aggressive strategy in an effort to capture a sizeable share of the Saskatchewan market. We believe that the SMA's funding model will encourage physicians to realize the full potential of their EMR at an accelerated pace. Nightingale will work tirelessly with physicians to ensure their successful transition to Nightingale On Demand." "I have been using Nightingale On Demand in my clinic for several years," said Dr. Ronald Katz, North Regina Medical Clinic. "In my experience, the capabilities it offers as both an EMR and practice management solution are outstanding. Nightingale's team forms a relationship with their clients; they understand and respond to the unique needs of each clinic, which really sets them apart from other providers. During my transition and even after going live I've received a consistently high level of support. I encourage physicians in Saskatchewan to strongly consider Nightingale for their EMR solution." The SMA funding model provides physicians with incentives for the early adoption of EMR, including a $1.00 payment for each visit or consultation service that is submitted under an approved fee code. Physicians may also be eligible for monthly payments in the first one to two years of the program, to support their successful adoption of EMR. "We are pleased to announce Nightingale On Demand as a certified EMR solution available to the physicians of Saskatchewan," said Roy Robb, Director of Information Technology for the SMA. "Nightingale worked with us during all stages of conformance testing and will be a valuable partner to the province's EMR program." About Nightingale Nightingale is one of the fastest growing health care service and software companies in North America and is recognized as an industry leader in Web-based clinician and community based electronic medical records (EMR) serving the needs of small primary care practices, multi-physician outpatient clinics, and large-scale regional health organizations and networks. Coupled with integrated practice management, transcription and revenue cycle management, Nightingale's comprehensive service offering allows customers to enhance patient care, increase revenue opportunities and optimize operations. Nightingale is continuously innovating and enhancing its services to meet the needs of its growing and diverse customer base. Nightingale - Healthcare connected. www.nightingalemd.ca %SEDAR: 00022709E Kristen Dickson, M.Sc., Account Executive, Equicom, a TMX Group Company, Tel: 416.815.0700 ext. 273, kdickson@equicomgroup.com

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