MedCom USA Inc. Announces Contract with DVI
Communications
IRVINE, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--March 2, 2000--MedCom USA Inc. (Nasdaq:EMED
- news) Thursday announced that it has signed a consulting agreement with DVI Communications, a provider of
high-technology business solutions, specializing in information processing, telecommunications and information security.
DVI will assist with the expansion and coordination of the MedCard System's communication infrastructure. DVI's client list is
comprised of a vast array of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies. They have recently completed comprehensive
technology projects for American Express, Merrill Lynch and CitiGroup, as well as hospital associated and physician
associated networks, (i.e. Montenet), Motefiore Medical Center, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and St. Vincent's Medical Center.
``We recognize that technology systems are mission-critical components of our day to day operations, and as such, these must
be designed and implemented with the proper coordination and care to ensure a smooth and successful expansion. DVI has the
expertise and experience to assist us with the development of a first-rate communications infrastructure for the MedCard
System.
``MedCom's expertise lies in the area of medical transaction processing and the healthcare industry. We recognized the need to
bring in an accomplished group to assist with the development and expansion of the communication backbone. We only wanted
to work with someone with a proven track record and a history of successful large-scale projects in order to ensure that we
will be able to best accommodate our anticipated growth. We are very excited to team up with DVI,' said Mark E. Bennett,
President and CEO of MedCom USA.
Ron Alicandri, director of business development of DVI stated: ``We are enthusiastic about our association with MedCom as
they are on the forefront of providing technological solutions to healthcare providers. Their capability in this area, coupled with
our high-tech proficiency will make this a winning combination.'
MedCom USA provides innovative solutions for electronically processing transactions within the healthcare industry. The
company's healthcare business units include: MedCard, a service package for physicians, clinics and hospitals that has been
endorsed by the New York County and Suffolk County Medical Associations; JustMed.com, a pure play Internet healthcare
Web site; and Med Store, an e-commerce site for selling home medical equipment (HME) products. MedCom's Internet
address is www.medcom.net and MedCom's healthcare portal is www.justmed.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the
impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, reliance on key strategic alliances,
fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Fegen and Associates
Nick Fegen, 515/223-6296
Kent Barghols, 515/331-2636 |
