Alere Medical Named to Inc. 500; Company Ranks #64 on List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies.

RENO, Nev. -- Alere Medical Incorporated, the leader in care management and remote monitoring of patients with chronic conditions including heart failure, today announced that it has been named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation.

"This is a tremendous honor for our company, to be included among the fastest-growing companies in the country," said Ronald Geraty, M.D., Alere's president and CEO. "We believe our home monitoring program is the best solution for positively influencing the health and lifestyle of individuals with chronic conditions like heart failure. As our client base continues to expand, more and more health plans are recognizing the value of our program."

Alere Medical was named to the Inc. 500 list for showing a 411% annual growth rate, with 2003 revenue of $17.6 million. Alere Medical was ranked #64 overall on the Inc. 500 list, and #6 within the list's Health sector.

"To sustain a compounded annual growth rate of over 400% for nearly five years requires management focus and dedication," said Robb Smith, General Partner of Nevada Ventures and member of Alere's Board of Directors. "We commend all of the members of the company on their spectacular performance. And it helps of course that Reno, with its talented employee base and exceptional quality of life, is a fantastic place to grow leading technology and healthcare companies."

The Alere Home Monitoring Program currently monitors more than 12,000 patients across the country daily, and more than 22,000 patients have participated. Alere has HMO/PPO, Medicare and Medicaid contracts with clients including AmeriChoice Corporation, Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services, HealthPartners, HIP Health Plan of New York, Humana, Inc., PacifiCare Health Systems, and Tufts Health Plan.

The Inc. 500 ranks privately held companies according to averaged year-over-year sales growth over the past four years. Inc. Magazine verifies all information using tax forms and audited financial statements from certified public accountants, and by conducting interviews with company officials.

About Alere Medical, Inc.

Alere Medical Incorporated is a leader in the development of technology and services that remotely monitor patients and provide physicians with information to enhance patient management. As the first company to monitor daily weights and symptoms reported by patients from their homes, Alere provides a unique combination of at-home monitoring, nursing assessment, and patient education. This connecting, caring, and empowering helps patients to be compliant with their treatment plan, while providing physicians with reports on weight and symptoms. The result is greatly reduced hospitalizations, substantial cost savings, and positive clinical outcomes. For more information, visit www.alere.com or call [phone].