MEDEC TO LAUNCH NEW IMAGING SECTOR WITH INDUSTRY LEADER

PHILIPS HEALTHCARE TO JOIN MEDEC, THE NATIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE ASSOCIATION

Toronto (January 30, 2008) – In a move demonstrating industry stewardship, Philips Healthcare, a Canadian leader in medical imaging and patient monitoring systems, has joined MEDEC, the national industry association representing Canada’s medical device technology companies.

This move also marks the imminent launch of the MEDEC Imaging Sector, which will address issues that affect patient access to imaging technologies, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and computed tomography.

MEDEC already works with governments and other stakeholders to improve the health of Canadians in the areas of cardiac care, diabetes, vision care, orthopaedics and in-vitro diagnostics. The new Imaging Sector, triggered by Philips Healthcare’s membership with the association, will increase the scope and impact of MEDEC’s advocacy for patient access to medical technologies.

According to Philips Vice President, John Cieslowski, the company views membership with MEDEC as a way to expand interaction with clients beyond the traditional bounds of vendor and customer.

Philips Healthcare offers a portfolio of medical systems including best-in-class technologies in X-ray, cardiovascular, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, PET, radiation oncology systems, patient monitoring products and healthcare informatics -- designed to provide faster and more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The Canadian headquarters is located in Markham, Ontario and employs more than 365 Canadians.

Telehealth Up and Running in All Rural Yukon Communities

Whitehorse, January 17, 2008 - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers today announced that all Yukon communities have improved health care services with the expansion of the Yukon Telehealth Network. Telehealth links patients from remote communities with clinicians at a distance through secure networks.

"Today, every Yukon community has the ability to link through the Yukon Telehealth Network to provide increased health services and supports within that community," Cathers said. "This is a true feat of technology. The contribution from Canada Health Infoway and the hard work of dedicated people over the past number of years ensured that today arrived."

The minister used the Diabetes Education Centre as a good example of how telehealth works.

"Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are not always able to travel to Whitehorse on a regular basis for training or support. The Diabetes Education Centre staff can connect with their clients in the communities through the telehealth network in the rural health centres to provide one-on-one sessions. This means that people don't have to leave their communities to get the services they need," Cathers added.

"Telehealth increases access to care for those from remote and isolated communities," Canada Health Infoway President and CEO Richard Alvarez said. "Today we are celebrating a real milestone for residents of all Yukon communities who, thanks to technology, now have increased access to much needed health care."

The Yukon Telehealth Network began in 2002. Old Crow, Dawson City, Mayo, Haines Junction, Watson Lake and Whitehorse were the initial communities; followed by Beaver Creek, Destruction Bay, Carmacks and Pelly Crossing. Communications technology has continued to improve where today telehealth can be implemented in all Yukon communities. This expansion has been accomplished by community nursing and information technology (IT) staff with funding from Canada Health Infoway.

Canadian First: Pharmacists and Physicians Exchanging Medical Data Stored In Patients' Electronic Medical Records

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, January 22, 2008 - Pharmacists in Sault Ste. Marie are Canada's first to access lab test results, allergies and other vital data from consenting patients' electronic medical records.

Working so collaboratively with primary care physicians at Group Health Centre means pharmacists now have accurate and comprehensive medical data on the patients they care for, which will help reduce adverse medical events.

"With access to GHC's electronic records, pharmacists in Sault Ste. Marie are now able to fully collaborate with physicians and the rest of the provider team and resolve drug-related issues more effectively and efficiently for their patients," said Ken Burns, pharmacist and chair of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association.

"The addition of pharmacists is a natural and long overdue component of the circle of care. This program enables me to make better use of the expertise provided by pharmacists, make more efficient use of my time and hopefully, provides a more convenient and effective patient experience," said Dr. Lewis O'Brien, Family Physician, Algoma District Medical Group, Physician Lead, EMRxtra Project.

Launched in August 2006 as a pilot project with 300 patients, EMRxtra is one of more than 240 initiatives across Canada that are uncovering efficiencies throughout the country's health care system by digitizing the information flow. These projects will also save money, help reduce the number of adverse medical events and improve patient safety.

EMRxtra is supported by a $2 million investment from Canada Health Infoway.

"To make the most of our health care system, we need to provide the tools clinicians need to deliver the care their patient deserve," said Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, the federally-funded, independent not-for-profit organization which invests with public sector partners to accelerate electronic health records across Canada. "As other industries have already proven, information technologies can provide a tremendous upside in terms of improving productivity and service delivery. While we're still in the early days of leveraging IT in our health care system here in Canada, the work that's being done in Group Health Centre stands as one of the country's 'shining lights'."

About Group Health Centre (GHC): A multidisciplinary, not-for-profit, community-based health organization serving over 60,000 primary care patients in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District. Our vision is to provide leadership and achieve excellence in healthcare and wellness promotion in an atmosphere of caring and respect for the individual. GHC is home to one of the most technologically advanced physician group practices (The Algoma District Medical Group) in Canada with an electronic medical record (EMR) system implemented since 1997 and is considered as a primary care model across Canada. With the exception of the pharmacist, our multidisciplinary team is very comprehensive, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropodists, dietitians, optometrists, audiologists and others.

Infoway negotiates preferred solution agreement with electronic health record (EHR) viewer provider

Toronto, January 11, 2008 - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) today announced it has negotiated preferential conditions and pricing with Orion Health through a Preferred Solution Agreement for their Concerto^TM Physician Portal, an EHR viewer.

EHR viewers are secure web-based applications that integrate patient information from various sources into a single record, unique to each patient.

"We are making great progress towards the modernization of Canadian patients' health information and that means more and more clinical data is being captured and stored electronically," said Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, the federally-funded, independent not-for-profit organization which invests with public sector partners to accelerate electronic health records across Canada. "The EHR viewer is a vital tool for clinicians because it is the electronic gateway to the information clinicians rely on to make appropriate care decisions for their patients."

The Canada-wide agreement will help accelerate the implementation of electronic health records, making it simpler for provinces and territories to acquire a health record viewer solution.

An EHR viewer eliminates the need for health care practitioners to learn multiple computer interfaces and improves accuracy by bringing information from across numerous systems into one familiar screen that is customizable for each user's requirement. These systems have many benefits when implemented in a standards-based environment.

Infoway's Preferred Solution Agreements show that participating vendors like Orion have a deep understanding of the pan-Canadian EHR and the need to adopt established standards to ensure interoperability. While Infoway believes that these agreements offer significant value, the selection of specific vendors rests with the individual province or territory.

Pharmacist and Patient Access to Medical Records will Improve Healthcare in Sault Ste-Marie

Announced in August 9, 2006 this project is now reality -- on January 22, 2008

Hear and see what a local patient, physician and pharmacist have to say about EMRxtra (3 1/2 minute video.) Just Click here.

Sault Ste-Marie, Ontario, August 9, 2006 - Canada Health Infoway Inc. (Infoway), Group Health Centre (GHC) and the Ontario Pharmacists' Association (OPA) launched a new $3.5-million initiative today which will help reduce medication errors and provide better patient care in Sault Ste. Marie by allowing pharmacists to have access to clinical information about patients electronically.

Through the Group Health Centre's Electronic Medical Record, healthcare providers will share information about patients with pharmacists. The Electronic Medical Record, established several years ago, has already been valuable in sharing information amongst healthcare providers and will now be extended to include pharmacists, in an initiative called EMRxtra. The information will be shared in a secure manner and will require patient consent.

"This project demonstrates how technology facilitates the rapid exchange of information," said federal Health Minister Tony Clement. "Our investments in Canada Health Infoway are harnessing the power of information technology to increase productivity, enhance safety, improve information sharing, and deliver better, more timely access to care for all Canadians, no matter where they live."

"We're pleased to help support this initiative which will not only help to improve the quality of care for patients of the Group Health Centre, but can also serve as a model for improving healthcare in Canada," said Richard Alvarez, Infoway's President and CEO. Infoway is investing $2 million in EMRxtra.

"The Group Health Centre is a well-known leader and pioneer in primary care delivery and in the utilization of technology by a multidisciplinary team. This innovative program will allow us to expand our existing circle of care to integrate pharmacists into our programs," said Group Health Centre's Interim COO Teresa D'Angelo.

With the permission of participating patients, pharmacists will be able to access patient drug profiles, current lab test results; clinical intent of prescribed medications and the patient's care plan.

Over 20 pharmacies will participate in EMRxtra, which includes 40 to 50 pharmacists. The project will first be used with a pilot group of several hundred patients and then be extended to all GHC 60,000 patients.

Pharmacists, who are considered to be trusted and accessible health care providers in the community, provide a significant contribution to primary care delivery particularly in the area of chronic disease and medication management. Studies have shown that pharmacist interventions in collaboration with physicians are very effective in cases of patients with chronic diseases.

"The addition of pharmacists is a natural and long overdue component of the circle of care. This program will enable me to make better use of the expertise provided by pharmacists, make more efficient use of my time and hopefully provide a more convenient and effective patient experience," said Dr. Lewis O'Brien, Family Physician, Algoma District Medical Group, Physician Lead, EMRxtra Project:

"With access to an electronic system, pharmacists in Sault Ste. Marie will be able to fully collaborate with physicians and the rest of the provider team and resolve drug related issues more effectively and efficiently for their patients," said Marc Kealey, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association.

This initiative will also provide patients with greater access to their individual Electronic Medical Record which includes a record of diagnoses and treatment, including medications. A personalized web-accessible patient record tool will enhance engagement of patients in the self-management and decision-making process.

ABOUT THE PARTNERS:

Infoway is an independent not-for-profit organization that invests with public sector partners across Canada to implement and reuse compatible health information systems which support a safer, more efficient healthcare system. These systems provide healthcare professionals with rapid access to complete and accurate patient information, enabling better decisions about treatment and diagnosis. The result is a sustainable, healthcare system offering improved quality, accessibility and productivity.

The Group Health Centre (GHC) is a multi-disciplinary, not-for-profit community-based health organization serving over 60,000 primary care patients in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District. GHC has the vision to provide leadership and achieve excellence in healthcare and wellness promotion in an atmosphere of caring and respect for the individual. GHC is one of the most technologically advanced physician group practices (The Algoma District Medical Group) in Canada with an electronic medical record (EMR) system implemented since 1997 and is considered as a primary care model across Canada. With the exception of pharmacist service, which is provided indirectly through pharmacies in the community, GHC's multi-disciplinary team is very comprehensive, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropodists, dietitians, optometrists, audiologists and others.

The Ontario Pharmacists' Association is the professional advocacy association representing the views and interests of over 10,000 practicing pharmacists and pharmacists-in-training, in Canada's largest province. OPA advocates for the quality care and well being of Ontarians. OPA recognizes the transformation agenda of Ontario and endorses the effective use of information technology as one of the key strategies to support integration, collaboration and professional services. It has also been an active promoter of EHR solutions and has been involved in various e-Health initiatives - Ontario Health Informatics Standards Council (OHISC), Client Registry and Information Management (CRIM), Secured Messaging Project from Smart Systems for Health Agency (SSHA) and others.

Telehealth Up and Running in All Rural Yukon Communities

Whitehorse, January 17, 2008 - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers today announced that all Yukon communities have improved health care services with the expansion of the Yukon Telehealth Network. Telehealth links patients from remote communities with clinicians at a distance through secure networks.

"Today, every Yukon community has the ability to link through the Yukon Telehealth Network to provide increased health services and supports within that community," Cathers said. "This is a true feat of technology. The contribution from Canada Health Infoway and the hard work of dedicated people over the past number of years ensured that today arrived."

The minister used the Diabetes Education Centre as a good example of how telehealth works.

"Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are not always able to travel to Whitehorse on a regular basis for training or support. The Diabetes Education Centre staff can connect with their clients in the communities through the telehealth network in the rural health centres to provide one-on-one sessions. This means that people don't have to leave their communities to get the services they need," Cathers added.

"Telehealth increases access to care for those from remote and isolated communities," Canada Health Infoway President and CEO Richard Alvarez said. "Today we are celebrating a real milestone for residents of all Yukon communities who, thanks to technology, now have increased access to much needed health care."

The Yukon Telehealth Network began in 2002. Old Crow, Dawson City, Mayo, Haines Junction, Watson Lake and Whitehorse were the initial communities; followed by Beaver Creek, Destruction Bay, Carmacks and Pelly Crossing. Communications technology has continued to improve where today telehealth can be implemented in all Yukon communities. This expansion has been accomplished by community nursing and information technology (IT) staff with funding from Canada Health Infoway.

Hospitals and healthcare providers: Which Content Sources Do Consumers Prefer for Health Information

Hospitals and other healthcare provider organization should not take lightly their responsibility to provide the public information that is reliable..

Health data seekers slightly prefer traditional sources to online sources, but overall, Web sites are consumers' top choice for health information. Thirty-five percent of health information seekers said Web sites are their preferred source for health data, compared with 16% who prefer print magazines and 14% who prefer print newspapers. See: Which Content Sources Do Consumers Prefer for Health Information?

Infoway Negotiates Canada-wide Preferred Solution Agreement with MedPlus, Inc. for Laboratory Information Systems

Toronto, January 17, 2008 - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) today announced it has negotiated preferential conditions and pricing with MedPlus, Inc. through a national Preferred Solution Agreement for Laboratory Information Systems. MedPlus is the health care information technology subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. This Canada-wide agreement will help accelerate the implementation of laboratory information systems, which automate the flow of laboratory requisitions and results.

"Laboratory test results are vital because they provide health care professionals with the information they need to support decision-making and case management at the point of care. Yet for every 1,000 lab tests performed, up to 150 are wasteful duplicates when results are tracked on pieces of paper that can be misplaced," said Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, the federally-funded, independent not-for-profit organization which invests with public sector partners to accelerate electronic health records across Canada. "Implementation of electronic access to laboratory information will help reduce unnecessary duplicate tests and help speed diagnosis, resulting in quicker access to appropriate care."

"MedPlus is delighted to be Infoway's first laboratory information system Preferred Solution Provider. With over 120,000 physicians currently using the Care360^TM system we are confident that Canadian health care providers will be pleased with the features and functionality of our user-friendly solution," said Richard Mahoney, President of MedPlus and Vice-president of Healthcare Information Solutions at Quest Diagnostics.

Laboratory information systems automate information flow, which allows authorized health care professionals - such as doctors and nurses - to spend less time tracking results manually and more time providing patient care. They also provide a secure, electronic view of a patient's test results regardless of where the original test was completed.

Through preferred solution agreements with participating vendors such as MedPlus, the Canadian health care system benefits from leveraging experts with a deep understanding of the pan-Canadian EHR and the country's need to adopt established standards to ensure interoperability. MedPlus (www.medplus.com) is the health care information technology subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics and a leading developer and integrator of clinical connectivity and health care information exchange solutions.

Dublin Methodist Hospital Opens as All-Digital Facility with McKesson Healthcare IT Systems

Patient safety and caregiver support get boost from Horizon Clinicals electronic health records

ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--McKesson, the world's largest healthcare services, automation and
information technology company, announced that Dublin Methodist
Hospital, part of OhioHealth, is opening today as one of the nation's
few all-digital, full-service community hospitals. McKesson worked
with the brand new 94-bed facility as it was being constructed to
implement a full electronic health records (EHR) system using the
Horizon Clinicals(R) suite, which supports more than 2 million
clinicians nationwide.

  "As we open for patient care, we truly know what it means to have
McKesson 'in the room' with our caregivers," said Cheryl Herbert,
R.N., president of Dublin Methodist Hospital. "We designed information
technology into the building as an essential component of care and
committed early on to 100 percent system adoption by physicians,
nurses and the rest of the care team. This is in keeping with our
partnership in the Pebble Project, a national group of healthcare
organizations focused on following best practices in design that have
proven to enhance not only quality of care, the patient experience and
financial performance, but ultimately patient outcomes. We see
healthcare IT as a key enabler in helping us achieve these
objectives."

  McKesson incorporated its technology within the framework of the
"high-tech, high-touch" approach to healthcare that Dublin Methodist
Hospital is bringing to its patients. Doctors, nurses and other
medical staff will have easy online access to patient information when
and where it is needed at the point of care. A computerized physician
order entry system supports doctors as they make decisions and place
patient orders. Caregivers can chart patient care at the bedside and
check to see what was done on the previous shift. Using bar-code
scanning technology, nurses will scan patients' arm bracelet IDs so
bar-coded medications can be scanned and compared, ensuring they get
the right dose of the right medication, at the right time, following
the right route.

  "Everything that McKesson has implemented in this hospital is
designed to meet the changing needs of patients and to improve their
experience," said Mrunal Shah, M.D., vice president of Physician IT
Services for Dublin Methodist Hospital. "This is not just a few extra
products to reduce paperwork, but a full digital infrastructure. The
most important part is that everything is clincally integrated so we
can easily find the information we need. The connectivity allows
doctors to treat patients in the hospital, in their office or at home,
and allows for more time for the clinician to spend with the patient."

  Through its involvement in the Pebble Project, a research effort
led by The Center for Health Design, a nonprofit research and advocacy
organization, Dublin Methodist Hospital also focuses on the softer
side of care.

  --  The hospital features all private rooms that are big enough
       for patients, families and caregivers to help reduce stress,
       reduce the chance of infection and improve confidentiality.

  --  All rooms are designed and laid out exactly the same way.
       What's on the left in one room will be on the left in the next
       room, reducing patient care errors.

  --  The hospital's interior courtyards allow natural light to
       reach nearly 90 percent of all spaces, and the facility also
       boasts rooftop gardens, a waterfall and trees in the lobby.

  --  Staff work stations are decentralized and open to bring
       caregivers closer to their patients.

  Herbert noted that the softer side needs technology to be a fully
integrated experience. McKesson products include tracking boards in
the emergency department to advise caregivers of patient status,
leading to greater efficiency and shorter wait times. A centralized
scheduling system enables more efficient use of equipment, staff time
and facilities, while a surgical management system aids in automating
operating room processes. Using McKesson's RelayHealth(R) network, the
hospital can electronically process patient bills and insurance
claims, while also enabling patients to review their statements and
manage their accounts online. And McKesson's analytical tools will
enable the executive team and managers to make ongoing improvements in
clinical, financial and operational performance.

  "The system that McKesson has developed for Dublin Methodist
Hospital is the future of healthcare happening right in front of us,"
said Thomas Harmon M.D., medical staff president for Dublin Methodist
Hospital. "The products are focused on improving patient care at every
level and are very intuitive. This is not technology for technology's
sake - it is making us better doctors."

  "McKesson is proud to partner with OhioHealth and the team at
Dublin Methodist Hospital as they open one of the most advanced
hospitals in the country," said Sunny Sanyal, chief operating officer,
McKesson Provider Technologies. "Their vision for safe, connected
healthcare is inspiring, and we look forward to supporting them as
they pursue clinical excellence and enhanced patient outcomes."

  About OhioHealth

  Dublin Methodist Hospital is a part of OhioHealth, a nationally
recognized, not-for-profit, charitable healthcare organization serving
and supported by the community. Named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of
the "100 Best Companies To Work For in 2007," it is a family of 15
hospitals, 20 health and surgery centers, home-health providers,
medical equipment and health service suppliers throughout a 46-county
area. Other OhioHealth hospitals in central Ohio are Riverside
Methodist Hospital, Grant Medical Center, Doctors Hospital and Grady
Memorial Hospital. For more information, please visit our Web site at
www.ohiohealth.com.

New Database Collects Data and Provides a Roadmap to the Decision Makers and Opportunities in the Canadian Health IT Market

Branham Group, Courtyard Group, and Longwoods Publishing Partner with
HIMSS Analytics to Deliver HIMSS Analytics Canadian Database(SM)

   CHICAGO, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HIMSS Analytics, known for its
healthcare information technology market research efforts in the U.S.,
Australia, and Europe, has partnered with Branham Group as the exclusive
reseller in Canada for its new Web-based database to expand industry knowledge
about the Canadian healthcare IT market. Additionally, HIMSS Analytics is
working with Courtyard Group, a well-respected consulting firm among Canadian
healthcare provider organizations to assist with expert analysis and research
opportunities using Canadian health IT data. HIMSS Analytics has also agreed
to provide Longwoods Publishing's editors and authors access to its healthcare
information from Canada as well as the United States and elsewhere. These
resources will allow for the analysis of comparable multi-country health IT
data to glean best practices. HIMSS Analytics and Courtyard Group experts will
support and participate in the Longwoods editorial program and so share their
insights and expertise more widely.

   (LOGO:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060801/CGTU009LOGO-a )

   Understanding the Canadian health information technology market demands
access to credible and current information, data available in the HIMSS
Analytics Canadian Database. "This unique product provides extensive and
strategic information about the Canadian healthcare IT market," said Wayne
Gudbranson, president and CEO of Branham Group Inc.  "It is an interactive
tool that is constantly updated so that providers, vendors or anyone
interested in this market can understand and stay on top of market trends."

   Reported at the hospital and Regional Health Authority levels, the
information in the database includes market share data for more than 130
software applications and technologies.  The key contact information appears
at the hospital, Regional Health Authority, or provincial levels.  Market
segmentation, sizing statistics, and software and hardware purchasing plan
information also offer users additional data relevant to understanding and
working in the Canadian market.

   The comprehensive HIMSS Analytics Canadian Database simplifies the search
for relevant data with several interactive tools, including:

   -- Standard downloadable reports help users understand market share,
purchasing plans, and outsourcing, consulting and sales opportunities.  The
reports provide an extensive review of the market including PACS, ambulatory
and wireless data.

   -- Search capabilities let users evaluate the current IT environment of
facilities or healthcare systems in the database with data downloadable in a
PDF or HTML format.

   -- An ad hoc query/report writer function simplifies user-defined queries
with details downloadable to a spreadsheet format.

   -- Ongoing customer support provided to every user.

   HIMSS Analytics collected IT-related information for Canadian hospitals,
data similar to what has been collected on U.S. hospitals and now populates
the HIMSS Analytics Database (derived from the Dorenfest IHDS+ Databas(TM)).
Technology adoption in Canadian healthcare organizations is tracked by
collecting information on hospital demographics, use and implementation of IT
products and services, and buying trends in software and hardware
applications.

   Used to compare Canadian hospitals among themselves, the data also
compares these hospitals to U.S. hospital peers using the HIMSS Analytics
Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model(SM). This unique tool objectively
measures a healthcare organization's progress toward electronic patient record
implementation.

   Visit http://www.himssanalytics.org/docs/stage6whitepaper.pdf for more
information on the HIMSS Analytics EMR Adoption Model.

   Canadian organizations interested in the database can contact
ehealth@branhamgroup.com to reach the Branham Group, the exclusive reseller in
Canada.

   About HIMSS Analytics:  HIMSS Analytics is a wholly owned not-for-profit
subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
(HIMSS). The company collects and analyzes healthcare information related to
IT processes and environments, products, IS department composition and costs,
IS department management metrics, healthcare trends and purchase-related
decisions.  HIMSS Analytics delivers high quality products, services and
analytical expertise to healthcare delivery organizations, healthcare IT
companies, state governments, financial companies, pharmaceutical companies,
and consulting firms.  Visit www.himssanalytics.org for more information.

   About The Branham Group: Based in Ottawa, Canada, Branham Group Inc.
(www.branhamgroup.com) is a market research and management consulting company
serving the global information technology market and industry. Branham Group
assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving
market success through its planning, marketing and partnering services, and
through the delivery of unique multi-client research programs. Branham has a
strong heritage of providing timely market research and analysis on the
deployment of information technology products and services. Pursuant to this
focus Branham annually produces the most comprehensive "benchmark" study of
ICT utilization in the Canadian Healthcare market entitled "eHealth in
Canada."

   About Courtyard Group:  Courtyard Group is a healthcare transformation
company.  We are 150 consultants strong, operating across Canada, the US and
the UK.  We have a singular, unwavering focus on delivering practical,
concrete results across international healthcare environments.  We are
dedicated to our clients and do whatever it takes to enable their success.

   About Longwoods Publishing Corporation: Longwoods publishes
administrative, academic and scientific research reports as well as commentary
and information related to health sciences and health care. The authors,
editors and editorial advisors are committed to providing timely, accurate and
comparable information. Published reports and learning programs inform health
policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise
awareness of the factors that contribute to good health. Global collaboration
and cooperation is designed to share information to enable improved delivery
of care for everyone, everywhere.

   CONTACT: Joyce Lofstrom of HIMSS, +1-312-915-9237,  jlofstrom@himss.org

MediSolution Launches Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services Solutions for Healthcare and Service Sector Organizations

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2008) - MediSolution Ltd. (TSX:MSH), announced the availability of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) products and services specifically designed for Healthcare and Service sector organizations. The offering includes architecture and design consulting services, integration and orchestration services, and pre-built Web Services leveraging functionality in MediSolution products including its Virtuo Financial Management Suite, Electronic Health Record Suite, EMPI patient search product and.NET based Virtuo Payroll Solution.

SOA models involve business functionality made up of discrete components called "services", which can be distributed over a network and then be combined and re-used to create complete business applications. Using MediSolution's SOA's building block approach, customers can use Web services to build best-of-breed applications, orchestrate business processes, greatly improve integration between existing applications, manage enterprise information more quickly and cost-effectively than through traditional application development approaches, while decreasing overall operations and maintenance costs.

MediSolution's SOA offering includes:

- SOA Products - A wide range of SOA-Compliant Applications and Individual Web Services for Electronic Health Record, Patient Management, Human Capital Management and Financial Management applications.

- SOA Integration Services - full-featured integration and orchestration services with leading integration solutions.

- SOA Consulting Services - specialized team of experts to help customers define their SOA strategy and make important architecture and solution decisions.

MediSolution's SOA solutions are designed to enable complete interoperability between MediSolution software solutions, third-party applications and customer's in-house applications.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre successfully deploys bedside point-of-care milk management system

Jan 8, 2007- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto has successfully deployed Neoteric’s [Neoteric Technology Ltd.] LacTrack SafeLx bedside point-of-care milk management system deigned to protect infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In three months 159 health care providers including doctors, nurses, dietitians and feed preparation technicians used LacTrack SafeLx to verify and order, prepare, distribute and feed over 28,000 units of milk to 175 infants.

In a news release from the company, Dorothy Dougherty, Lactation Consultant at Sunnybrook, is quoted as saying: “The implementation was very well co-ordinated and the system is easy-to-use which has led to 100% compliance with all our staff. We now believe we have the most sophisticated milk management system in the world.”

The company says that LacTrack SafeLx manages every aspect of the milk administration process including collection, tracking, storage, preparation and feeding using wireless mobile computers and printers. Both the infants and the milk containers are barcoded and scanned throughout the process to ensure the right milk is given to the right baby.

The Sunnybrook Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Toronto, Canada is a 41 bed Level III regional neonatal unit focusing on care of the most fragile preterm infant.

http://www.sunnybrook.ca/programs/pg/nicu

About Neoteric’s LacTrack System at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto

Neoteric’s LacTrack SafeLx is a handheld PDA based solution designed to ensure the right infant receives the right breast milk. The system uses 2D barcodes to capture patient, milk, order, and preparation information. Every aspect of the milk collection, storage and administration process is verified electronically and recorded in a central management system for auditing purposes. For more information about Neoteric’s LacTrack system, go to www.neoterictech.com/LacTrack.html

About Neoteric Technology Ltd.

Founded in 1997, Neoteric Technology Ltd. is a Vancouver, B.C. based company that provides health care products to over 150 hospitals in Europe and North America. For more information, go to www.neoterictech.com.