[an error occurred while processing this directive] Press Releases Floyd D. Loop, M.D., Former Cleveland Clinic CEO, Joins Noteworthy Medical Systems Board Article as PDF Former CEO of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and coronary artery surgery pioneer, Dr. Floyd D. Loop brings his passion for the advancement of efficient healthcare delivery to the board of Noteworthy Medical Systems, creator of NoteworthyEHR. Cleveland, OH — March 9, 2005 — Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc., announces the addition of Dr. Floyd D. Loop to the company's board of directors.  Loop, 68, retired in October 2004 after 15 years as the CEO and chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Known in the medical field for the technical improvements in coronary artery surgery that he and his colleagues developed at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Loop is also recognized as a very successful healthcare CEO.  Under Dr. Loop's management, the Cleveland Clinic's revenues grew from $700 million to $3.6 billion, earning it consistent recognition as one of the best managed medical centers and top hospitals in the United States. "During his tenure as chairman and CEO, Dr. Loop built the Cleveland Clinic from a tertiary care facility into one of the most respected health systems in the world.  The knowledge, experience and vision he brings to the Noteworthy board will be instrumental in guiding us toward our objective of changing the way healthcare is practiced and delivered through technology," said Lawrence S. Dolin, Noteworthy chairman of the board, president and CEO.  "Investing in electronic health records are applicable for medical practices of all sizes due to the reduction of errors and enhanced outcomes," said Loop, noting that the intuitiveness and power of NoteworthyEHR software makes the cost benefits and time-efficiencies of the EHR accessible to all sized practices.  “When patient care activities are supported with appropriate technology, it improves both the effectiveness and efficiency of the care provided." About Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc., is a privately-held company that produces the market's most effective and user-friendly electronic health record (EHR) system.  The NoteworthyEHR supports and enhances the doctor-patient relationship and increases profitability because it adds practice efficiencies, supports preventative care, reduces medical errors and expedites clinical research through specialized data capture methods.  It is a complete point of care documentation, charge capture and decision support system.  The NoteworthyEHR is in the Top 40 list of recommended EHRs by Physicians EHR and has two HIMSS Davies Award-winning clients to its credit.  For more information about Noteworthy Medical Systems, contact Christine E. Brock at 800.224.9740 or visit www.noteworthyehr.com