Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. Promotes Steve Starkey to Chief Operating Officer

Business Wire, Nov 12, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.[R], announced today the promotion of Steve Starkey to Chief Operating Officer. Starkey previously served as Vice President of Product Development, overseeing all product strategy and design of new products and changes to existing products. In his new role, Starkey will be responsible for the oversight and management of all daily operations of HMS including product development, quality and assurance, customer support and services, as well as documentation and implementation.

"Steve's rich healthcare experience and IT expertise has brought tremendous value to HMS over the past three years," said Tom Stephenson President and CEO of HMS. "Steve has truly been fundamental in leveraging HMS' products and is an asset the company."

Starkey holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., as well as an associates' degree in Computer Science Technology from Nashville State Technical Institute in Nashville, Tenn.

About HMS

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc.([R]) (HMS) is a Nashville-based healthcare company that develops, sells and supports integrated clinical and financial hospital information systems and services. Founded in 1984, HMS counts among its customers over 575 community hospitals; behavioral, rehabilitation and long-term acute care facilities; and multi-entity healthcare organizations nationwide. With the HMS system, caregivers are able to increase their efficiency in delivering quality care with an emphasis on improving patient safety. For more information, please visit www.hmstn.com or call 800.383.3317.