SPi Healthcare Releases New Version of Its 'eGlobal Enterprise' Transcription Platform

NASHVILLE, TN--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 24, 2009 -- SPi Healthcare, a leading provider of medical transcription solutions announced today the release of the latest version of its transcription platform -- eGlobal Enterprise. eGlobal Enterprise is a web-based technology platform that seamlessly integrates dictation, transcription, report distribution and electronic signature to provide customized documentation solutions that meet the business needs of healthcare providers.

Commenting on the occasion, Ethan Cohen, President, SPi Healthcare, said, "We are very excited about the enhanced features and functionality of this new release and the value it creates for our Clients. The advanced workflow capabilities will improve our transcriptionists' productivity and accelerate turnaround times for our Clients. Further, the enhanced web-portal will provide our Clients with real-time access to information, improved reporting and greater control over the management of their documents."

Peter Maquera, President and CEO of SPi, stated, "SPi is committed to growing its medical transcription business and to making the required investments in people, processes and technology to serve our clients more efficiently and effectively. Our investment in a talented development team of 25 and the resulting deployment of the latest version of eGlobal Enterprise is a reflection of our commitment to this business. With the development team in place, our Clients and employees can rest assured that the power and functionality of eGlobal Enterprise will continue to expand as the needs of the medical transcription business evolve."

The new version of eGlobal Enterprise is the culmination of over 12 months of research and development and was based upon feedback from our Clients, our transcriptionists, and domain and technology experts. Some of the unique features of the system include:

 
--  An integrated and automated quality feedback workflow to ensure
    consistent scoring and reporting of errors for each of our stakeholders --
    transcriptionists, editors and auditors.

--  An electronic signature module that is easy to deploy, intuitive to
    use, as well as efficient and flexible.  Some of the capabilities for this
    module include the ability to employ dual signatures and a unique group-
    electronic signature workflow to facilitate signing in group practices that
    share patient responsibilities.

--  Automated speech recognition with self learning capabilities that
    require no physician training.

About SPi Healthcare

SPi Healthcare is one of the leading providers of medical transcription solutions to over 100 hospitals, health systems, multi-specialty clinics and physician practices. SPi Healthcare employs over 1,200+ medical language specialists using a "Best Shore Model" spanning across three global centers of excellence located in the United States, India and the Philippines.

About SPi

SPi is a leading full-service BPO provider with offices and facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. SPi has over 14,000 employees delivering a wide range of Knowledge Process and Customer Interaction solutions to diversified markets, including financial services, healthcare, legal, and publishing. SPi consistently improves operating efficiency, lowers costs, and helps to strengthen the competitive position of more than 500 clients.

SPi is 100% owned by ePLDT, Inc. ePLDT, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines. PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PHP: TEL), and its American Depository Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI - News).

For more information on SPi, visit www.spi-bpo.com.

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