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MED-INFOCHIP, LLC LAUNCHES PARTNER PROGRAM AIMED AT MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
Plans second-generation product that would provide seamless integration
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 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—August 18, 2004—Med-InfoChip, LLC, announced today that based on the overwhelming interest in the Med-InfoChip™ by consumers, it is launching a partnering initiative with managed care organizations. The Med-InfoChip™ is an innovative product that allows consumers to create, store and share their electronic medical profile. Designed to be worn around the neck, attached to a keychain or carried in a wallet, the lightweight, affordable “plug and play” device inserts into a USB port on any computer for easy access by a patient, physician or emergency responder. Med-InfoChip™ is available for purchase at www.medinfochip.com. Med-InfoChip, LLC is currently working on a second-generation product that will allow healthcare providers and payors to capture data directly from the Med-InfoChip™ and seamlessly integrate it into their databases. Having the ability to upload this information would reduce data entry time, reduce errors and allow doctors to spend more time with patients and improve the quality of care. It would also facilitate a rapid transfer of patient information from one doctor to another and enable patients to better interact with doctors within and outside a managed care network. “The response to Med-InfoChip™ has far exceeded our expectations,” said Dr. Carl Franzblau, president of Med-InfoChip, LLC. “While we anticipate continued growth in the consumer market, we believe there is a bona fide opportunity for healthcare organizations to benefit from a co-branded version of our novel product.” Med-InfoChip™ users can create a medical profile within minutes by filling out the easy-to-use template. Pre-designed forms include: allergies, diseases, medications, immunizations, emergency contacts, past medical procedures, family medical history, medical directives, insurance information and more. The large storage capacity of the device allows users to also include graphical items, such as photos, X-rays, EKGs, passports and birth certificates. For more information about Med-InfoChip, LLC’s managed care partner program, call 877-872-3475 or e-mail partner@medinfochip.com. About Med-InfoChip, LLC Med-InfoChip, LLC was founded in January 2004 by Dr. Carl Franzblau and Jay Kaplan. The two longtime friends had grown frustrated by the hassle in remembering their medical information and transferring it from one doctor to another. The pair recognized the value of having their medical profile with them at all times and collaborated on the development of the Med-InfoChip™. Dr. Franzblau serves as president of Med-InfoChip, LLC and Mr. Kaplan is managing director. The Company is based in Boynton Beach, Florida. For additional information, please visit www.medinfochip.com. ###
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