Electronic health record vendor Extormity launched a new EHR solution described by CEO Brantley Whittington as "astronomically priced" at an investor conference in New York hosted by its lead investment banking firm today.

"Healthcare IT influencers, columnists and bloggers have been asking 'is $44,000 enough?' to, which we say absolutely not!" exclaimed Whittington. "While many physicians have complained that electronic health records are too expensive, we believe most providers simply lack a proper frame of reference for the investment. For that reason, our new EHR solution is priced to match the average settlement for a physician who divorces his or her first spouse to marry a nurse, budding supermodel or landscaping professional. Physicians who opt for our SaaS model EHR can pay a monthly fee that equates to a typical alimony payment."

Noted Seattle cardiologist and Extormity advisory board member Dr. Albert Tuttlemeyer is an enthusiastic supporter of the new pricing scheme. "Just as I saw value in my first wife working two jobs to put me through medical school and thought it only fair she should take me for everything, I believe the new Extormity release will contribute to my practice and force me to work that much harder," stated Santorum.

For practices in high-paying specialties, Extormity is also offering a selection of upgrades that add to the expense of the solution. These Extormity TrophyTM modules are lavishly priced, with each one carrying a price tag that is the general equivalent of an expensive gift a physician would purchase for a second wife or husband. "Rather than wasting money on a new Range Rover, a bauble from Tiffany or a luxurious vacation in Tuscany, providers can add a DICOM viewer, a patient portal solution, or a registry reporting module," added Whittington.

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