A.D.A.M., Inc. to License its New Visual Learning Platform to Presbyterian Healthcare Services.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2002 A.D.A.M., Inc. (Nasdaq: ADAM Adam, the first man, in the Bible Adam (ăd`əm), [Heb.,=man], in the Bible, the first man. In the Book of Genesis, God creates humankind in his image as a species of male and female, giving them dominion over other life. ), a leading publisher of illustrated and interactive health content, today announced it has completed a licensing agreement with Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS (Personal Handyphone System) A TDMA-based cellular phone system introduced in Japan in mid-1995. Operating in the 1880-1930 MHz band, PHS uses microcells that cover an area only 100 to 500 meters in diameter, resulting in lower equipment costs but requiring more base ), New Mexico's largest hospital system and health plan, for A.D.A.M.'s newly released Visual Learning Platform (VLP VLP Virus-like particles, see there ). The VLP seamlessly integrates A.D.A.M.'s visually rich health content into a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. , indexed database accessible through keyword searches. The VLP's innovative technology enables health care organizations to tie-in information and applications from their own databases to content contained in the VLP. This association will allow users the ability to effectively connect health information of interest to them to specific actions they can take with the facility, such as locating a physician or signing up for an event. The VLP further incorporates a "smart-search" technology enabling consumers to quickly access and view content contained in the database related to their search based on relevancy. The "smart-search" capability has been optimized to enhance the search process across large amounts of data, reducing the amount of time a user spends navigating while delivering more accurate return results. "A.D.A.M.'s attention to editorial quality, engaging health illustrations and smart-search technology made them our clear choice for health content," said Bob Skinner This article is about the baseball player. For the fictional character, see Quintin Jardine. Robert Ralph Skinner (born October 3, 1931, La Jolla, California) is a scout for the Houston Astros and a former outfielder-first baseman, manager and coach in American Major League , vice president of information services See Information Systems. for Presbyterian. "We are looking forward to working with Presbyterian on this exciting project," said Kevin Noland, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of A.D.A.M. "The unique features of our VLP and the innovative approach PHS is taking will be of great value to New Mexicans who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. world-class health care services," he said. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is New Mexico's only locally owned, community-based, private, not-for-profit healthcare system with a managed care organization. Over 400,000 New Mexicans receive services from Presbyterian including primary and acute care, long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. , home care and rehabilitation. More than 270,000 New Mexicans are enrolled in Presbyterian Health Plan. Health content from A.D.A.M. is part of their vision to continue serving New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). and is integral to their E-Business strategy. For more information, visit www.phs.org. About A.D.A.M., Inc. Headquartered in Atlanta, (Nasdaq: ADAM), A.D.A.M., Inc. is a leading publisher of interactive, visually engaging health and medical information for healthcare organizations, medical professionals, consumers and students. A.D.A.M. products contain physician-reviewed text, graphics produced in-house by medically trained illustrators, and multimedia interactivity to create health information solutions that offer a unique "visual learning" experience in both the healthcare and education markets. For more information, visit www.adam.com. Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These statements, especially revenue, net income and cash flow forecasts, involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially. Factors that could affect the company's actual results, performance or developments include general economic conditions, development of the Internet as a source of health information, pricing actions taken by competitors, demand for the company's health information, regulatory changes, and other laws and events that impact how the company conducts its business. A.D.A.M. disclaims any obligation or duty to update or correct any of its forward-looking statements. |
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