MedImpact Partners with Microsoft to Transform the Consumer Health Care Experience

HealthVault enables consumers to store their individual health data or
their whole family's health records--in one secure location. Consumers
have complete control over their information and can enable others to
view their health data. Using HealthVault, consumers can access medical,
pharmacy, physician, health plan, lab data, dental, radiology, and
fitness data and can even upload information from medical devices such
as heart rate monitors.

Members who receive pharmacy benefits through MedImpact will have the
ability to easily view their prescription information integrated with
other health information. Putting this access at the consumer's
fingertips will help streamline health care delivery and will empower
consumers to make informed and timely choices. These services are
expected to be available in the summer of 2009.

"MedImpact's adoption of web-based health care will help individuals
become more actively engaged in managing their health, and the health of
their family members," said Dr. James Mault, of Microsoft's Health
Solutions Group. He added that, "MedImpact and HealthVault represent a
new generation of consumer-centric health care services that can empower
individuals and their health providers to make informed and
cost-effective decisions about care and wellness."

As members of the Center for Health Transformation (CHT), MedImpact and
Microsoft are committed to making it easier for consumers to proactively
manage their health. Health plans, health care providers, pharmacies,
and employers all benefit when consumers have the information they need
to manage their health. For example, consumers with a chronic condition
such as hypertension can share real-time blood pressure readings which
streamlines communication and reduces overall cost--so that everyone in
the health care continuum benefits.

"We are excited to partner with Microsoft to put the power of
information at the fingertips of the consumer. This transformation will
bring even greater benefits and value to our clients and to the members
they serve," said Dale Brown, senior vice president at MedImpact.

About MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Headquartered in San Diego, MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc., is the
nation's largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company that does not
sell drugs. Founded in 1989, the company currently serves more than 30
million individuals nationwide. MedImpact clients include Fortune 500
corporations and employers, unions, managed care organizations,
insurance carriers, third-party administrators, as well as local, state
and federal employee programs. MedImpact bases its success on delivering
innovative products and services designed to lower overall client cost
while increasing member satisfaction and quality of care.

About the Center for Health Transformation

The Center for Health Transformation is a high-impact collaboration of
private and public sector leaders committed to creating a 21st Century
Intelligent Health System that saves lives and saves money for all
Americans. For information about the ePrescribing white paper, go to www.healthtransformation.net.

SOURCE: MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. 
Dawn Anderson 
858-790-6684 
dawn.anderson@medimpact.com 
or 
Center for Health Transformation 
Melissa Stein 
Tel: 202-375-2063 
Fax: 202-375-2036 
mstein@gingrichgroup.com

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