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To: steve who wrote (19824)	2/7/2001 10:48:10 AM
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( BW)(LA-PRESIDEO) DrFirst.com Selects Presideo to Enhance Security for ASP Services; Advanced trust services and physician credentialing are keys to healthcare application integration security Business/Technology Editors NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2001--HIMSS Conference-- DrFirst.com, Inc., a leading Application Service Provider for physician practices and hospitals, announced the selection of Presideo, Inc., a leading Internet infrastructure services company specializing in end-to-end digital identity management, for advanced security services. DrFirst.com provides medical software applications, including EMR and Rcopia, its electronic prescription management system, to physicians, dentists, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations on an Application Service Provider (ASP) basis. The platform for DrFirst's products and services is its Secure Message Exchange network, which allows its members to communicate securely within their practices as well as with hospitals and business partners outside their practices. Under the terms of the agreement, DrFirst.com will incorporate Presideo's Trusted Space(TM) with their secure network thereby enhancing DrFirst's existing, stringent security. The integration of Presideo's Internet Trust Services will provide an advanced process for authenticating users and integrating their clearance into multiple applications enabling the protection of information stored electronically and/or exchanged over the Internet. "With the finalization of HIPAA on the horizon we are very aware of the implications of tighter security standards for physician offices. Our first and foremost concern is to consistently offer our customers the newest and most relevant technologies, and our partnership with Presideo will be a catalyst to securely move key business functions online," stated James Chen, CEO and Chairman of DrFirst.com. Presideo's suite of Internet trust services performs a series of processes that allows users to safely access confidential information and conduct secure online transactions. DrFirst chose Presideo's flexible authentication process as a first stage security measure prior to allowing access to confidential information. Using multi-level security arrangements DrFirsts' client physician practices are ensured that the information and transactions transmitted across its virtual private network (VPN) are secure. Federal mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are accelerating the demand by physician practices for advanced security measures for online transactions and information exchange. "The emerging e-business environment demands a new approach to digital security," explains Sheila Schweitzer, Chief Executive Officer for Presideo. "Enabling trusted transactions is a critical component of the infrastructure needed for healthcare to fully leverage the Internet. We are pleased to have been selected by DrFirst.com to deliver a scalable, flexible trust infrastructure." ABOUT DRFIRST.COM DrFirst.com provides membership-based communication and business productivity solutions for physicians, dentists, and healthcare organizations through the Internet on an Application Service Provider (ASP) basis. The platform for DrFirst's products and services is its Secure Message Exchange network, which allows its members to communicate securely within their practices and with colleagues, labs, pharmacies, hospitals, and other business partners outside their practices. Members also access DrFirst's software applications, including its electronic medical records, practice management solution, and Rcopia, its electronic prescription management system, through the network, which can be accessed by traditional desktop computers and handheld devices. More information about DrFirst.com can be found at www.drfirst.com About Presideo, Inc. Presideo, Inc. is a leading e-business service provider that delivers a unique end-to-end process to the Healthcare industry, protecting confidential data and enabling trusted exchanges over the Internet. Presideo's advanced solutions include irrefutable biometric authentication to create a Trusted Space(TM) for creating a secure e-business environment. Headquartered in Sebastian, Florida, Presideo is an incuVest and Safeguard Scientifics partner company. incuVest LLC creates and operates leading technology companies, and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) is a leading operator of premier companies in the Internet infrastructure market. Detailed information on Presideo can be found on the World Wide Web at www.presideo.com, or by calling (888) 302-7200. --30--kc/bos* CONTACT: Presideo Mike Kramer (561)581-7088 mkramer@presideo.com or DrFirst.com John F. Bartos, Jr. (301) 231-9510 x109 jbartos@drfirst.com KEYWORD: LOUISIANA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS INTERNET MEDICAL SOFTWARE sf-web1.businesswire.com steve