Letter from Grant Thornton LLP to the SEC

EX-16.1 8 dex161.htm LETTER FROM GRANT THORNTON LLP TO THE SEC Letter from Grant Thornton LLP to the SEC

Exhibit 16.1

October 17, 2008

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of the Chief Accountant

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

Re: Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

File No. 0-32085

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. dated October 17, 2008, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Chicago, Illinois

October 17, 2008