BlueWare
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare software |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Former IBM Healthcare and Advanced Technology specialists |
| Headquarters | Cadillac , United States |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Rose Harr (CEO) |
| Products | Wellness Connection electronic medical record platform |
BlueWare, Inc. operated as a global provider of strategic healthware solutions headquartered in Cadillac, Michigan, focusing on software development tailored for the healthcare sector. Established in 1993 by ex-specialists from IBM Healthcare and Advanced Technology divisions, the company held the status of an IBM Premier Business Partner.
Controversy in Florida
In May 2012, Florida Governor Rick Scott revealed plans for BlueWare to move its operations to Melbourne, Florida, anticipating the creation of 190 positions with an average compensation of $69,000. CEO Rose Harr highlighted that BlueWare’s corporate network encompassed 10 entities, with intentions to grow within healthcare, education, and government markets.
Earlier that year, Harr was introduced to Brevard County Clerk Mitch Needelman via lobbyist and business associate Matt DuPree. On April 6, 2012, Needelman entered into an agreement with RoseWare LLC, a subsidiary within BlueWare’s corporate structure, coinciding with a $100,000 transfer to BlueWare.
On October 27, 2012, Needelman arranged a $6.1 million loan from Hewlett-Packard, despite legal constraints on county borrowing. Subsequently, $5.69 million was disbursed to BlueWare on November 8. After a new county clerk assumed office in January 2013, scrutiny over these financial dealings increased.
Arrests of Needelman and DuPree occurred on August 15, 2013; CEO Harr turned herself in the following day.
Wellness Connection
Wellness Connection by BlueWare was a server-hosted electronic medical record platform utilizing Computer Output to Laser Disc (COLD) imaging alongside document and clinical multimedia imaging technologies. The system was continuously enhanced with data and biomedical functionalities. It consolidated data and images from hospitals or remote locations through modem connections by capturing and compressing patient output during printing or scanning processes, then organizing it into electronic patient record directories. Storage options included tape drives, disk drives, or optical media, with access provided via character-based terminals or personal computers.
Recognitions
- Finalist for the 2007 Beacon Award recognizing Patient-Centric Care initiatives
- Named IBM Global Public Sector’s "Top Star" business partner in 2007
- Listed among Michigan’s Top 50 Growing Companies in 2006
- Recipient of the 2005 IBM Beacon Award for Best DB2 Application