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March 31, 2008
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BOTHELL, Wash. -- Cardiac Science Corporation, a global leader in advanced cardiac diagnosis, resuscitation, rehabilitation, and informatics products, announced today at the 2008 American College of Cardiology conference that it completed certification for its HeartCentrix(R) ECG informatics software with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems. NextGen is a leading developer and provider of computer-based practice management and electronic medical record (EMR) systems for medical group practices and healthcare systems.

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Featuring the industry's most robust cardiology knowledgebase, the NextGen EMR system is used by more than 1,500 clients nationwide -- including many leading cardiology practices. These current clients, as well as future clients, will be readily able to take advantage of connectivity to the HeartCentrix(R) informatics software. In addition, the integration will be leveraged through the tens of thousands in Cardiac Science's installed base of customers.

Designed to integrate seamlessly EMR and other information systems, HeartCentrix solutions help streamline workflow in multiple health care environments. HeartCentrix -- which enables seamless data transfer from Burdick(R) and Quinton(R) electrocardiograph (ECG) devices, cardiac stress, and Holter monitoring devices to physician EMR software -- can be installed with a new NextGen EMR implementation, or just as easily into an existing NextGen account.

Tony Titus, Cardiac Science vice president of marketing, reported that HeartCentrix and NextGen recently began deployment for their first joint installation, a multi-site cardiology practice of more than 60 physicians. "Pairing HeartCentrix with NextGen connects diagnostic devices and EMR systems together for office-wide efficiencies, and a greater ROI on the EMR investment," he said.

"HeartCentrix is a great solution for our clients who rely on Burdick and Quinton diagnostic devices in particular," said Debra Dore, director of cardiology products for NextGen. "Bringing information from HeartCentrix into the NextGen EMR platform will enable a smoother office workflow, faster diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making and, ultimately, better patient care."

About NextGen

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSII), develops and markets computer-based practice management and electronic medical records systems for medical group practices and healthcare systems. For more information about NextGen, please visit http://www.nextgen.com and http://www.qsii.com.

About Cardiac Science

Cardiac Science, a wholly owned subsidiary of Opto Circuits (India) Ltd., develops, manufactures, and markets a family of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems, including automated external defibrillators (AED), electrocardiograph devices (ECG/EKG), cardiac stress treadmill and systems, PC-based diagnostic workstations, Holter monitoring systems, hospital defibrillators, vital signs monitors, cardiac rehabilitation telemetry systems, and cardiology data management systems (informatics) that connect with hospital information (HIS), electronic medical record (EMR), and other information systems. The company sells a variety of related products and consumables and provides a portfolio of training, maintenance, and support services. Cardiac Science, the successor to the cardiac businesses that established the trusted Burdick^®, HeartCentrix^®, Powerheart^®, and Quinton^® brands, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. With customers in almost 100 countries worldwide, the company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For information, call 425.402.2000 or visit http://www.cardiacscience.com.

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