Akeso Care Management(SM), Inc. (ACM(SM)) announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management accreditation by URAC, a leading health care accrediting organization. ACM provides medical management services to domestic and international insurance carriers, self-insured employers and third party administrators. These services include utilization review, large case management, emergency medical evacuations, discharge planning and medical bill review, all designed to provide appropriate, cost-effective patient care.

Carolyn Tinsley, Chief Operating Officer of ACM, states, “We are very pleased to receive the Health Utilization Management accreditation from URAC. It is truly a reflection of the quality work that we provide to our customers and assures them that we meet leading national standards in the industry.”

URAC is a leader in the accreditation of health and managed care organizations. Founded in 1990, URAC currently offers 16 accreditation programs that span a broad spectrum of health care services. URAC has issued over 2,300 accreditation certificates to more than 500 health care programs. URAC-accredited organizations do business in all 50 states and provide services to more than 150 million lives.

Garry Carneal, URAC President and CEO, said, “By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, Akeso Care Management has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care. Quality health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards.”

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, ACM is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Medical Group(R), Inc. (IMG(R)), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global healthcare benefits.

Mitchell Medical, the premier provider of casualty claims solutions for the auto insurance industry, today announced the release of Decision Point 6.0, with numerous enhancements including an easy user-configurable action and workflow rules engine.

The industry-leading Decision Point suite of medical bill review, utilization review and management reporting software is used by many of the nation’s largest automobile insurance carriers to control their first- and third-party medical claims costs. Decision Point’s ability to run both as an Internet-based application hosted by Mitchell or over a company’s Intranet gives claims management greater flexibility in designing and managing its internal workflow. It also allows medical bill processing to be centralized or decentralized depending on the needs of the claim organization.

And now, Decision Point 6.0 includes Sentry, the easiest-to-use client configurable rules engine on the market and the only one that puts the power of writing rules at the client’s fingertips.

“Decision Point 6.0 creates true exception-based processing and handling,” said Tom McCarthy, senior vice president and founder of Mitchell Medical. “The Sentry rules engine allows for consistent and accurate reviews based on the policies and procedures of the organization. And it is so intuitive to use that it eliminates the reliance on more experienced programmers. Decision Point 6.0 improves an organization’s operational efficiency.”

Additionally, Decision Point 6.0 ensures that the appropriate amount is paid on bills based on client-specific rules. Using the new version, insurers can set their own rules, including automatically paying for selected procedures if under a specified fee. And when those user rules are exceeded, cases can be automatically routed to the proper person for review.

Decision Point 6.0 further improves operational efficiency by allowing users to enter hospital bills, along with provider bills, into the system. This permits all automobile medical bills to be processed in one application. Mitchell Medical also added Diagnostic Related Grouping (DRG) software to the Decision Point claims management system for New York and Pennsylvania users. This allows for consistent grouping of related procedures for hospital inpatient bill repricing.

“These new enhancements will continue to keep Decision Point the leading suite of products for automobile insurers seeking to improve the processing and contain the costs of medical claims,” McCarthy said.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. & DALLAS — Medical Protective, Texas’ leading admitted primary medical professional liability insurer, announced today its intention to reduce rates further, and to continue its expansion of insurance offerings to Texas healthcare providers. These actions reflect the Company’s recent review of internal company data (suggesting that 2003 tort reform measures continue to have a positive impact) and recent acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway (providing additional capital and resources for profitable growth).

To reflect the positive indications in recent loss data, Medical Protective will reduce rates in many specialties (effective January 1, 2006), with an overall impact expected to be a 5% reduction for Texas physicians. Medical Protective also plans to accept new business applications in over 30 additional specialties.

“We have consistently committed to our Texas policyholders — as well as legislators and regulators — that we would closely monitor the impact of tort reforms, and are pleased to say that the emerging data continues to suggest a moderating trend in loss costs. We are thus in a position again to reduce our Texas rates,” said Timothy Kenesey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Medical Protective. “We are also pleased to announce that our recent acquisition by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway provides us with the capital necessary to drive profitable growth by expanding our underwriting appetite to additional practice specialties that meet our underwriting criteria.”

Despite moderating loss trends, Kenesey reminded Texas physicians that challenges remain and Medical Protective is ready to help meet those challenges: “While we are encouraged by the reduction in frivolous suits and ‘lottery jury awards’, attacks on Texas doctors continue. It has never been more important for Texas doctors to insist on an insurance company with (i) extremely strong financial ratings; (ii) an impeccable, winning defense; and (iii) a clear commitment to never ask doctors for capital contributions or special assessments. We have seen many ‘optimistic competitors’ come and go in recent years because their rates did not realistically reflect the actual exposure. In stark contrast, Medical Protective is built to last and willing to back it up with AAA ratings … Texas doctors deserve nothing less than the best.”

Medical Protective has been protecting assets and reputations since 1899, and today, more healthcare providers count on Medical Protective than any other medical malpractice provider. “Our more than 10,000 Texas policyholders — and over 75,000 nationwide — choose us for three reasons: our industry-leading financial ratings and strength; our industry-leading winning defense that fights for doctors accused of malpractice and pays fairly when liability is clear; and our industry-leading risk management solutions dedicated to reducing risk and increasing patient safety,” added Steve Simmons, Medical Protective’s Vice President of Southwest Sales. “Unlike many carriers that have come and gone in the Texas market, Medical Protective has maintained the underwriting discipline and financial strength to meet our commitments today and for the years to come.”

About Medical Protective

With more than $700 million in annual premium and $2 billion in statutory assets, Medical Protective is a national leader in primary medical professional liability coverage and risk solutions to physicians, dentists, professional corporations and small hospitals. As the nation’s first provider of medical professional liability insurance and the only “AAA,” Medical Protective has been protecting the assets and reputations of healthcare providers for over 100 years. Its offerings include professional liability insurance on both claims-made and occurrence forms, risk management consulting and education, premium finance solutions, insurance support services, and — through affiliates and partners — additional financial products and services for its healthcare providers. Medical professional liability insurance products are underwritten by The Medical Protective Company and National Fire & Marine Company (both rated with Standard & Poor’s highest rating of AAA, Extremely Strong), and are distributed through a nationwide network of employee market managers and appointed agents. Medical Protective is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of businesses.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. & DALLAS — The Medical Protective Company, a member of the GE Insurance Solutions group of companies, today announced from its Dallas regional headquarters its intention to reduce rates and expand insurance offerings in Texas. This action reflects the Company’s recent internal company data updates, which suggest that 2003 tort reform measures are beginning to take hold.

Medical Protective sees positive indications in its recent loss data. As a result, it will reduce rates in many specialties, with an overall impact expected to be a 2% reduction for Texas physicians. Medical Protective also plans to accept new business applications in over 30 additional specialties.

Medical Protective President & Chief Executive Officer Tim Kenesey commented: “Of the several tort reform measures passed in various states over the last 24 months, we firmly believe that the Texas reforms will be the most effective — in large part due to the greater constitutional certainty provided by Prop 12. We have consistently maintained our position that such reforms would, over time, stabilize the Texas market by moderating previously out-of-control loss costs and by increasing the level of insurance capital committed to the Texas market. While still very early in what is a multi-year evaluation of the effects of tort reform, Medical Protective is optimistic that early data indicates loss trends have begun to stabilize. In view of that, we have decided to implement a responsible rate decrease and to increase offerings available to Texas healthcare providers.”

The president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) commented on Medical Protective’s announcement. “Medical Protective’s actions are further proof that tort reform is working in Texas,” said TMA President Bohn Allen, MD. “We expect the marketplace will continue to improve for Texas physicians.”

Kenesey welcomed the positive remarks from the TMA leader: “Since 1916, while many medmal companies have come and gone, with some leaving policyholders unprotected, and, most tragically, legitimately injured patients uncompensated, Medical Protective has been the one constant. We have survived over three times as long as our nearest Texas competitor by (i) maintaining our industry-leading financial ratings, (ii) maintaining our industry-leading defense while paying every legitimate obligation to injured patients, and (iii) maintaining our industry-leading risk mitigation education. As the second largest provider of primary medical professional liability coverage in Texas, and only large provider with AM Best ‘Excellent, Stable Outlook’ and S&P ‘A, Stable Outlook’ ratings, Medical Protective is proud to serve our 11,000 loyal Texas healthcare provider policyholders. And today, we look forward to expanding our offerings to those Texas providers who value the best financial strength, defense and longevity.”

About Medical Protective

Medical Protective Company has been protecting the assets and reputations of healthcare providers since 1899. Serving as a leading medical professional liability provider in Texas since 1916, Medical Protective today is the national leader in primary medical professional liability coverage and risk solutions, serving 11,000 policyholders in Texas and 75,000 nationwide. For more than a century, Medical Protective has remained focused on long-term financial stability so that its policyholders never have to worry whether Medical Protective will “be there down the road” to pay losses. With financial ratings of “A, Stable Outlook” from Standard & Poor’s and “A- Excellent, Stable Outlook” from AM Best, Medical Protective remains one of the handful of high-rated primary medical professional liability carriers.

International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security assistance company, has announced that its SOS Global Traveler evacuation and emergency medical services program for individual travelers can now be purchased at the web site of online travel insurance aggregator InsureMyTrip.com.

While International SOS is best recognized for its role in supporting the global travel health and security needs of over 75% of Fortune 500 companies, it also has a widespread and loyal following amongst personal travelers. SOS Global Traveler members receive the same high level of medical assistance and evacuation services as corporate SOS members, whether traveling or living abroad on vacation, for study or on business.

“We’re seeing travelers looking for more protection, for both their health and personal safety,” said Jim Williams, Chief Operating Officer for International SOS at its North American headquarters in Philadelphia. “Having SOS membership available online through InsureMyTrip.com extends our distribution through the Internet. This fits well with the way we provide SOS members with online travel health and safety reports and email alerts.”

“Clearly, since 9-11 and the terrorism factor and now with SARS, people need to be aware and prepared for the real risks around the world. That’s why SOS is such a unique company - we combine real-world help with real-time information and medical assistance with travel security assistance,” said Williams.

“We are extremely pleased to have International SOS join the range of travel protection products available at InsureMyTrip,” commented Peter Evans, Executive Vice President of InsureMyTrip. ” SOS is clearly a recognized leader in worldwide medical and security assistance due to its on-the-ground presence around the world. In these uncertain and unsafe times, SOS provides both peace of mind and safety while traveling abroad.”

About SOS Global Traveler

In addition to emergency medical evacuation and repatriation coverage of up to $1 million, International SOS Global Traveler Medical Membership helps members mitigate unexpected expenses that may occur as a result of medical problems abroad. This includes up to $2,500 in hotel expenses incurred while visiting an SOS member hospitalized abroad and up to $2,500 in air travel if the SOS member needs to return home after a medical evacuation. Annual membership is $225 for travelers and $380 for expatriates. Single trip membership can be purchased for just $55 for 10 days.

SOS Global Traveler members can also have their medical and personal information stored on a password-protected Website, to be accessed in case of emergency. With this confidential program, travelers can create their own individual profile including medications, allergies and primary and specialist physician contact details, uploading digital documents such as a passport, dental records or a living will. In an emergency, SOS would use the information in the record to assist with a medical diagnosis or help local authorities.

International SOS Global Traveler Comprehensive Membership includes all of the benefits of the SOS Global Traveler Medical Membership plus travel safety components, including access to SOS security specialists, changes to travel reservations and coordination of services including assessment of threat to the member.

The Global Traveler Comprehensive membership also offers travel safety reports and email safety alerts, to ensure that members have - in advance of their trip - the most informed and up-to-date intelligence about risk and safety issues at their destination. Pricing for the SOS Global Traveler Comprehensive Membership ranges from $70 for an individual for a 10-day trip to $295 for an annual membership. As with the Global Traveler Medical Membership, plans are offered for couples, families and expatriates.

About International SOS

International SOS is the world’s largest medical and security assistance company, as well as the leading provider of remote medical services. It has a full time staff of over 3,000 professionals including 250 physicians operating in 26 Alarm Centers and 21 International Clinics around the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SOS clients include the majority of Fortune 500 companies as well as leading insurance companies, credit card programs, specialty travel programs, aviation companies, universities, government agencies and NGO’s.

About InsureMyTrip.com

IMT Services Corp. (InsureMyTrip.com) is a privately held company located in Commack, NY. InsureMyTrip is the leading consumer oriented, online travel insurance aggregator worldwide. IMT currently offers 34 insurance plans from the top 12 insurance providers in the industry. The company also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 700 private-label and co-branded travel related websites around the globe. IMT has been providing travel insurance technology since 1995.

Rx Processing Corporation (OTC: RXPC), a leading source of low-cost prescription medications for millions of Americans who are under-insured or have no prescription insurance coverage, announces our online store is opened and operational.

Rx Processing Corp. steps up the pricing competition in the prescription medication market with the integration of our online store at www.rxprocessingcorp.com. Our store opened to process government-approved international prescription orders and the phased integration of the FDA-approved domestic prescription supply chain. This is a major step towards the opening of an equitable international prescription market for the U.S. baby-boomer population. The population and their children are able to competitively price prescription medications from international pharmacies online, benefits with chain and independent U.S. pharmacies for themselves and family.

Our company is a beacon of hope for the millions of under or uninsured United States citizens, and we have proven after two years, we are more committed today than ever. United States citizens are now in the position to alleviate the high prices of prescription drugs they have become dependant upon for a quality lifestyle.

Peter Fiorillo commented, “The credit for the online ordering system, the bridging of the International and Domestic supply chains with Lab Testing, I recognize our outstanding team of Officers and Directors. This company is gaining momentum and moving quickly to excite investors with some surprise announcements in the near future.”

About Rx Processing

Rx Processing is positioned to become a market leader in providing prescription drugs, lab tests and drug tests to U.S. citizens, corporations, unions, and members, through FDA-approved patient service centers, for their lab testing and licensed pharmacies in the United States and Canada. The company provides access to approved brand-name and generic medications, as well as over 1,000 lab tests through storefront locations with access to 4,000 FDA-approved patient service centers for their lab testing. Rx Processing estimates that more than 40 million Americans could benefit from the company’s low-cost prescription drugs, lab testing and drug screening.

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Medical Alert devices are electronic gadgets worn on your body to alert your family, friends and doctor in case of a medical emergency. They are normally meant for senior citizens, but they are equally crucial for all those who suffer from serious and debilitating diseases like cardiovascular conditions, asthma, allergies, neurological problems, epilepsy, fainting, blindness and numerous other medical conditions.

Medical Alert devices come in many shapes and designs. They may be in the form of buttons, necklaces, bracelets, pendants or wristwatches. They may have designer shapes. They may be made of precious metals like silver or gold, or come in practical shapes without any attention to their aesthetic appearance. Image-conscious wearers usually go in for these devices in form of fashionable (medical) jewelry, which is less likely to advertise their medical problems to others.

Since wearing these devices is often a medical necessity, one has to be careful before deciding which device is best suited to their type of disease. The simplest form of these devices are manufactured as jewelry items with the medical history of the patient, along with telephone numbers of his family and doctor, engraved on them. But far more useful than these are the jewelry items fitted with sensors and electronic mechanisms that activate the transmission system installed within, and connect to telephone lines or radio frequencies to contact the patient’s family, friends, and doctor, and also summon medical assistance. These devices contain the medical identity of the patient and the history of his disease so the critical time in diagnosing is not wasted.

Considering the millions of people the world over suffering from different medical problems, the market is awash with fashionable designer medical jewelry meant for these persons. Therefore, one must be cautious before spending money on them. It would be better to seek the advice of one’s doctor before deciding which device suits your medical condition. These devices are sophisticated, and likely to be costly and beyond the reach of ordinary persons. But if a thorough search is made through the Internet, Yellow Pages or other sources, cheaper but equally useful accessories can be bought. Care should also be taken about the reputation of the manufacturing company with regard to the product quality, guarantee of its effectiveness and after-sales service.

Even while our parents are still living independently in their home without aid of caregivers it may be helpful to investigate giving them (and yourself) a little additional piece of mind by “hiring” a medical alert system. You have probably seen the television commercials for a well-known medical alert system and understand the basic concept which consists of a wristband or necklace and a transmitter unit powered with electricity. If you were to fall or had a medical emergency – press the button on the necklace or wristband and an alert call is made to the company supplying your system, but research indicates that while the basic system concept remains relatively consistent there are vast differences in Costs, Contracts and Customer Service.

Two companies were reviewed, Life Alert and MedScope America with the following results. They both provide medical alert systems almost identical in size, shape and function. Where the difference becomes apparent is with costs, contracts and customer service. While both companies offer glowing testimonials on their websites, a simple Google search also revealed a large group of unhappy “testimonials” for Life Alert, some which resulted in lawsuits being filed. They had no comment on the telephone when asked about the customer complaints and when reading the testimonials it became obvious there are issues with the demand for a 3-year contract, high installation cost at $300 and additional $40-50 per month rental fee. Add that to the perception of “unresponsiveness” to vital calls and in my opinion it stacks up against them. MedScope America presents the typical glowing testimonials and also the unexpected bonus of allowing me to contact their customers. Four customers were contacted and I again received great comments. In addition there were two other individuals I knew personally using this service and they added kudos for MedScope. MedScope does not charge an installation fee (zero), there is no 3-year contract, monitoring fee is $35 per month, equipment is loaned free-of-charge and customer service is well-trained and highly responsive.

Diabetes medical jewelry can actually be the difference between life and death in certain medical emergencies. The American Medical Association encourages anyone with diabetes or diabetes mellitus, to wear a necklace or bracelet that could alert an emergency worker to know that you have a medical condition. The American Diabetes Association also recommends the same thing for diabetics. It only makes sense. Many medications and treatments work well for others, but with someone who has diabetes it could spell disaster.

Without a doctor knowing you’re a diabetic, they will have no way of knowing you shouldn’t have certain medicines or that you need a different kind of treatment that will work well with high blood sugar.

Diabetes medical jewelry is easy to find online. There are many websites that offer medical jewelry that can be engraved with your particular medical information. These jewelry pieces are available in silver bracelets or silver chain that go around your neck.

Another good reason for wearing a diabetes bracelet is to alert others, not just medical personnel, that you have diabetes. For example, if you suddenly bottom out from low blood sugar, others around you can see your bracelet and know you have diabetes.

Having diabetes and high blood glucose levels is a serious health condition. By wearing diabetes medical jewelry you can let others know your condition and be assured of getting the right treatment in the event of an emergency.

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Consider a situation when you are taking a bath and suddenly you feel congestion in your heart, and are about to collapse. Or you suffer from epileptic fits, and are on your way to the market when you sense one is coming. In such life-threatening situations, the patients and their family members remain tense every moment and are therefore nagged by a feeling of insecurity that takes away their peace of mind, making it hard to focus on daily life. This demoralizing situation becomes worse with every passing day. This is where the Medical Alert Alarms come to your rescue, to restore your confidence and the feeling of security.

Medical Alert Alarms are devices worn on your body, usually in the form of bracelets or necklace-pendants. These pendants contain buttons that are electronic transmitting devices. The moment these buttons or electronic devices are pressed, they release an alarm through the activation of some radio frequencies or telephone lines.

Suppose a patient is alone in a bathroom and feels suffocated. He can simply press the panic button and the monitoring agency alerts his family members or the medical agency so crucial help can arrive within seconds or minutes. The monitoring agency, of course, possesses the medical data of the patient.

The Medical Alert Alarms are also fitted with a dial-up telephone connection. It has a very loud speaker, and supersensitive microphone. The monitoring agency listens to what the patient has to say and then calls the patient’s friends, family members and doctors. It is basically a communication system that uses the telephone to contact the monitoring agency, which in turn informs the medical agency and also the family members of the patient.

There are some other Medical Alert Alarm systems available on the market. A transmitter button or switch can be fitted in your pillow, which can activate just with the pressure of your head and thus call the crucial help. Buttons of similar type can be fitted in your bed, and easily pressed when necessary.

These Medical Alert Alarms are useful for healthy persons also. Any person confronted with an unexpected situation can use them to summon help. The alerts reduce the anxiety levels of the patients and their family members. They eliminate dependence upon others, and boost the confidence of the wearers and instill crucial feelings of security and independence. And they are very easy to use.