TORONTO – MediSolution, a leading provider of ERP software solutions and services to healthcare and service sector customers, announced it has acquired Emerald Health Information Systems Ltd, of Ottawa. The acquisition was made through MediSolution’s parent company, N. Harris Computer Corp.

Established in 2002, Emerald is a Canadian health informatics company specializing in business intelligence, infection control and surveillance, patient flow and workload software solutions.

Emerald delivers turn-key solutions, including its software applications and implementation and consulting services. The Emerald applications are developed to provide user-friendly, information-rich web user interfaces for decision support, IT, clinical and management teams.

Sylvain Gauthier (pictured), Group President, Canadian healthcare solutions, commented: “Emerald has established a strong brand in the healthcare community. The addition of Emerald’s suite of products enhances MediSolution’s already successful portfolio of software and services dedicated to healthcare. We are pleased to welcome Emerald’s employees to our team who will provide continuity to customers and contribute to the growth of our company.”

Dr. Sami Aly, president and chief executive officer of Emerald, commented: “The acquisition of Emerald Health by MediSolution adds great value to our clients, our employees and to the Canadian healthcare market.

“MediSolution will continue to embrace and enhance Emerald’s tradition of superb customer service and support. Our employees are excited about joining the MediSolution team and look forward to advancing our suite of software solutions to address the emerging needs of Canadian Healthcare.”

For more information about MediSolution and Emerald, visit www.medisolution.com and www.emeraldhis.com.