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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Artromick and MHA in Partnership to Market NEW eMAR Solution COLUMBUS, OHIO - November, 2006 – Artromick International, Inc., a leading developer of medication management systems for over 34-years, announced today a GPO marketing partnership agreement for its NEW Artromick eMAR solution with Managed Healthcare Associates (MHA), the leading alternate site group purchasing organization for long-term care pharmacy providers. “This partnership with MHA provides added-value to the MHA membership, and serves as an additional opportunity for Artromick to provide the market with the finest eMAR solution available in long-term care,” stated Paul Guth, President and COO of Artromick International. “We are confident the Artromick eMAR provides the MHA membership with the best long-term care eMAR available, and gives them a significant marketing tool to enhance their competitive edge and build their pharmacy business." The Artromick eMAR was developed exclusively for the long-term care market and leverages exclusive technology to provide a feature and benefit set not available with alternative eMAR solutions. Running on a web-based platform with assured 24/7 data access, the Artromick eMAR offers long-term care pharmacy providers a low-cost of entry and unique marketing advantages to enhance their services offering to long-term care facilities. "We looked at partnering with other eMAR vendors, but the Artromick eMAR is far superior to those we evaluated," stated Terri DiCaro, Executive Vice President at MHA. "Artromick has always provided the long-term care market with breakthrough product solutions to foster pharmacy success. Through the unique structure of this partnership, Artromick has recognized MHA’s clear leadership position in the LTC Pharmacy market. This will allow us to continue to demonstrate the value we provide to our members beyond basic GPO services. Artromick eMAR is scheduled for market release in November at the ASCP Annual Convention and Exposition in Phoenix, Arizona. November 15th-17th, 2006. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Artromick International, Incorporated is committed to advancing medication management through continuous innovation. The result is the industry’s most comprehensive line of medication carts and systems, medication furniture and clinical workflow management software solutions. These products provide nursing and pharmacy providers with high quality, innovative medication management solutions so they, in turn, can provide the finest resident care possible. For more information, contact Artromick at (800) 848-6462 or visit the web site at www.artromick.com. Headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) has grown to become the market leading Alternate Site GPO and Long Term Care Pharmacy Network Manager servicing the Independent LTC Pharmacy Industry. MHA’s success is driven by unparalleled member support, competitive contracts, and the ability to create sophisticated, customized, web tools and reports, designed to increase savings and promote profitability. Members utilize MHA’s services to assist in the purchasing of a complete line of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, capital equipment, and food, as well as, network access to the majority of the largest national and regional prescription drug plans managing the newly created Medicare Part D drug benefit. MHA also offers a variety of services to medical supply, pharmaceutical manufacturers and prescription drug plan organizations, including contract administration, marketing, and continuing education. For more information, contact Managed Health Care Associates at (800) 642-3020 or visit the web site at www.mhainc.com.
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