M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center embarked on an ambitious 5 year project to build their own custom electronic medical record (EMR) system. They trained former nurses to act as business analysts and use iRise to visualize clinician applications. M.D. Anderson moved their entire development process to a rapid, iterative model using iRise and the results were amazing ﾖ they cut 50% off the original schedule for the first few modules of the EMR.

"M.D. Anderson's goal is to make cancer history, and we see technology as a way to get us there faster. To achieve that goal, we need to move at a more rapid pace and grow the organization. Our center requires a more efficient way for our business analysts, often clinicians, to talk to the users of these systems. iRise's simulation capability gives us the mechanism to communicate the desired application clearly, and therefore, speed the delivery of new, critical care systems. Now we have more time to spend on improving patient success and eradicating cancer."

• Dr. Lynn Vogel, Ph.D.
• Vice President and CIO
• M.D. Anderson