ORLANDO  ,  Feb. 12, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Veradigm™, an Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) business providing integrated health care data systems and services, and  NextGen Healthcare Inc.  (NASDAQ:NXGN), a leading provider of ambulatory-focused healthcare technology solutions, entered into a long-term agreement. This partnership will streamline workflow for healthcare provider clients and facilitate data sharing with a variety of key stakeholders, including health plans, life insurance companies, laboratories and research organizations.

"We are excited to bring together two industry leaders providng the scale required to help ease the complexity of practicing medicine," says Tom Langan, Veradigm CEO.

John S. Beck, Chief Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President,  NextGen Healthcare  added, "This partnership further modernizes our healthcare system by safely unlocking healthcare data to benefit the consumer, provider and supporting organizations. Streamlining data exchange reduces the burden on practices by automating the transfer of patient charts and the exchange of lab orders and results."

Today, patients expect more from their healthcare journey. This partnership is an example of how industry leaders can collaborate to deliver on that demand. When networked providers are empowered to more quickly and fully adopt next-generation research-enabled capabilities, patients can potentially benefit from optimized care plans.

"We expect this significant partnership with  NextGen Healthcare  is the first of many such relationships with EHR partners designed to bring to their customers the benefits of the solutions that Veradigm has pioneered over the last several years." said Jay Bhattacharyya, Veradigm Chief Strategy Officer.

About Allscripts
  Allscripts  (NASDAQ:MDRX) is a leader in healthcare information technology solutions that advance clinical, financial and operational results. Our innovative solutions connect people, places and data across an Open,  Connected Community  of Health™. Connectivity empowers caregivers and consumers to make better decisions, delivering better care for healthier populations. To learn more, visit www.allscripts.com, Twitter,   YouTube  and   It Takes A Community  : The Allscripts Blog

About Veradigm
  Veradigm is an integrated data systems and services business that combines data-driven clinical insights with actionable tools for clinical workflow, research, analytics and media. Our solutions are designed to help key healthcare stakeholders to improve the quality, efficiency, and value of healthcare delivery - from biopharma to health plans, healthcare providers, health technology partners, and most importantly, the patients they serve. We are dedicated to simplifying the complicated healthcare system with next-generation healthcare solutions. That is how we are transforming health, insightfully.

To learn more, visit www.veradigmhealth.com, Twitter,  Facebook  and LinkedIn.
  Veradigm™ is an Allscripts business

About  NextGen Healthcare, Inc. 
    NextGen Healthcare  provides a range of software, services and analytics solutions to medical and dental group practices. The company's portfolio delivers foundational capabilities to empower physician success, enrich the patient care experience and enable the transition to value-based healthcare. Visit nextgen.com for additional information.
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For more information contact:

Investors:
  Stephen Shulstein
  312-386-6735
  Stephen.Shulstein@allscripts.com

Media:
  Concetta Rasiarmos
  312-447-2466
  concetta.rasiarmos@allscripts.com

Priya Dua
  NextGen Healthcare, Inc. 
  (949) 255-2600 x 75254
  pdua@nextgen.com