A.D.A.M. Named to Forbes List of Best Small Companies in U.S.

ATLANTA -- A.D.A.M., Inc. (Nasdaq: ADAM), a leading provider of consumer health and benefits management solutions, today announced it has been selected as one of the 200 Best Small Companies by Forbes magazine. This marks the first time A.D.A.M. has made the Forbes annual list.

To qualify, companies must have sales between $5 million and $750 million as well as a share price above $5 as of Sept. 29, 2006, on three-month average volumes of 10,000 or more shares. Candidates must also show profit margins of greater than 5 percent. Positive sales and profit growth, on average, over both the last five years and last 12 months, is also a requirement.

"We are pleased and honored to be named to the Forbes list of 200 Best Small Companies," said Kevin S. Noland, A.D.A.M.'s president and chief executive officer. "We take great pride in our work and in our people. This recognition truly reflects the commitment we have to build a company that not only delivers the very best solutions for our customers, but also reinforces the dedication we have to build a company that delivers great shareholder value."

About A.D.A.M.

A.D.A.M. (Nasdaq: ADAM) is a leading provider of high-quality health information and benefits management solutions to healthcare organizations, employers, brokers, consumers, and educational institutions. With an industry-leading employee and HR benefits management platform and one of the largest consumer health information libraries in the world, A.D.A.M. empowers consumers to get smart about their health and wellness, while reducing the costs of healthcare and benefits administration. For more information, visit www.adam.com or call 1-800-408-ADAM.