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To: Jim Bishop who wrote (49701)	6/5/2000 2:18:00 PM
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Applies to -- AOL -- KOOP You think AOL makes an offer for KOOP?..Steve Case CEO of AOL sure likes it. drkoop.com, Inc. Named Finalist for 2000 Computerworld Smithsonian Award; drkoop.com Is Only eHealthcare Site to Be Named as Finalist for Distinguished Award drkoop.com, Inc. Named Finalist for 2000 Computerworld Smithsonian Award; drkoop.com Is Only eHealthcare Site to Be Named as Finalist for Distinguished Award WASHINGTON, May 23, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- drkoop.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: KOOP), a leading Internet healthcare Network with more than 1.3 million registered members, was named one of five finalists -- and the only eHealthcare site -- in the Medicine category of the 2000 Computerworld Smithsonian Awards. A panel of distinguished judges selected 51 finalists in 10 categories from a total of 444 laureates, whose work was nominated in April for an award. This year 35 nominations were initially submitted in the Medicine category. drkoop.com, Inc.'s Global Health Portal was nominated by Mr. Steve Case, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of America Online Incorporated for a consumer-focused interactive portal which provides healthcare information for the health-conscious public, individuals with a health condition, and individuals who have recovered from injury or illness, all at a level the average consumer can understand. The Computerworld Smithsonian Program will announce the Award recipient for each of the 10 categories on June 5th during the Program's Annual Award Gala at Washington, D.C.'s National Building Museum. At this time, the program will also present Leadership awards to six individuals for their vision and commitment to spearheading revolutionary change. This year more than 800 industry leaders and professionals are expected to attend the event, including past Award recipients, chairmen, and judges. "drkoop.com, Inc. should be considered as outstanding among the 444 Laureates," said Daniel Morrow, executive director of the Computerworld Smithsonian Program, "It represents some of the very best in an extraordinary class of Laureates in the 2000 Collection." Founded in 1988, the Computerworld Smithsonian Program searches for and recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated vision and leadership as they strive to use information technology to benefit society. Each year, the Computerworld Smithsonian Chairmen's Committee nominates organizations that use information technology to improve society across 10 categories: Business and Related Services; Education and Academia; Environment, Energy and Agriculture; Finance, Insurance and Real Estate; Government and Non-Profit Organizations; Manufacturing; Media, Arts and Entertainment; Medicine; Science; and Transportation. The Collection this year includes more than 440 innovative applications from 38 states and 21 countries and will be archived in the Permanent Research Collection on Information Technology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Information about the 2000 Collection will be available at cwsmithsonian.org, the official Internet Site of the Computerworld Smithsonian Program, where the entire collection is available to scholars, researchers and the general public worldwide. About drkoop.com, Inc. drkoop.com is a leading global healthcare Network providing measurable value to individuals worldwide. Its mission is to empower consumers with the information and resources they need to become active participants in the management of their own health. The drkoop.com Network is built from relationships with other Web sites, healthcare portals and traditional media outlets, and integrates dynamic, medically reviewed content, interactive communities and consumer-focused tools into a complete source of trusted healthcare information. Its strategic alliance with Shared Medical Systems (SMS) makes drkoop.com a leader in promoting secure online interaction between patients, their physicians and local healthcare organizations. With more than 1.3 million registered users worldwide, drkoop.com has strategic relationships with 21 online organizations, including America Online and Disney's GO Network. The company's content is also featured on the Web sites of more than 420 healthcare facilities and more than 20 leading television stations nationwide. Contact: Laura Hicks drkoop.com, Inc. (512) 583-5276 pr@drkoop.com SOURCE drkoop.com, Inc. CONTACT: Laura Hicks of drkoop.com, Inc., 512-583-5276, or pr@drkoop.com URL: cwsmithsonian.org prnewswire.com (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: Texas District of Columbia INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MLM HEA