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Overview

Clarus® software applications run on the Windows 2000/2003 server platform using MS SQL Server and a TCP/IP (Ethernet) network protocol. All Clarus™ applications are developed with Microsoft Visual Studio.Net, providing AHN customers all the advantages of webbased and LAN-based connectivity from any PC. The bottom line for you is that AHN provides very affordable powerful enterprise software that meets the enter-it-once test and saves you a lot of money in installation and training time.

Clarus® Performance

Clarus® architecture is entirely scalable using standard off the shelf server hardware. AHN provides recommendations as to what hardware and network may be required to meet the performance criteria set by the clients. Clarus performance is benchmarked by the complexity of user operations on a standardized environment.

Performance improvements are an ongoing process and an obsession at American HealthNet. A dedicated team of engineers work solely on improving the performance of the various Clarus modules. We try to abide by the guidelines set from time to time by Microsoft and other third party specialists to achieve the best performance for the applications.

Why .NET

.NET is the Microsoft Web services strategy to connect information, people, systems, and devices through software. Integrated across the Microsoft platform, .NET technology provides the ability to quickly build, deploy, manage, and use connected, security-enhanced solutions with Web services. .NET-connected solutions enable businesses to integrate their systems more rapidly and in a more agile manner and help they realize the promise of information anytime, anywhere, on any device. .NET supports one operating system and multiple programming languages.

.NET framework provides significant advantages for consumers as discussed below:

  • Increased Performance.
  • Richer User Experience.
  • Support And Management.
  • Extensibility.

Clarus® Security

Clarus® uses a comprehensive approach to security.

  • At the application level each screen and function is configurable for access by users and departments.
  • Any local data on client machines are encrypted.
  • Password policies can be enforced including strong passwords, wrong password lockouts and password change requirements.
  • Biometric and other authentication mechanisms are supported.
  • All user actions are tracked using an audit trail function.
  • At the data level the database can be encrypted .
  • Passwords and such sensitive data stored is secured by encryption only (no decryption) algorithms.
  • If WAN or Internet access is involved VPN policies can be enforced.

System/Hardware

Clarus® server applications runs on Windows 2000 or 2003 Servers . Clarus requires MS SQL Server database and supports SQL Server 2000 through 2005. Client applications run on Windows XP or Windows 2000. AHN team can recommend an ideal configuration of hardware and network after doing an analysis many relevant factors including the number of users, number of locations, data volume expected, redundancy and disaster recovery options needed etc.

“ Fully Integrated HealthCare Information System for your community hospitals ”

Clarus® Modules

Clinical Management

General Accounting

Patient Accounting

Ancillary Modules

Tools / Add-Ons