Allina Health System Partners with HealthOnline to Launch Internet Channel.COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1999-- HealthOnline, Inc. and Minneapolis-based Allina Health System has announced the launch of an "Internet Channel The Internet Channel is a version of the Opera 9 web browser for use on the Wii by Opera Software and Nintendo.[1] On December 22, 2006, a free beta version (promoted as a "trial version") of the browser was released. ": a Web site for consumers and healthcare providers using the Allina brand name - Medformation.com. The partnership between the two companies calls for a multi-year interactive media agreement that names HealthOnline as the sole provider of advertising and sponsorship sales and account management for the channel. Serving the state of Minnesota and several communities in adjacent states, Allina will provide consumers, initially within Minnesota, the opportunity to access healthcare information, healthcare providers, support groups and other community health resources. As a regionally focused healthcare channel, Medformation.com gives providers a unique ability to attract and communicate with consumers within their geographic area. Dr. David Pryor David Hampton Pryor (born August 29, 1934) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senator from the State of Arkansas. Pryor also served as Governor of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979 and was a member of the Arkansas House of , chief information officer for Allina Health System, said, "HealthOnline is our chosen partner to help us proactively build the consumer Web site. HealthOnline has the ability, expertise and track record to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the convergence of personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. healthcare delivery using Web technology." Dr. Fred McCall-Perez, president of HealthOnline, said, "We believe our partnership with Allina will help consumers find effective ways to stay healthy and improve their health. HealthOnline is an emerging healthcare Internet company that offers highly personalized medical information, products and services for consumers and providers via the Internet." HealthOnline, based in Columbia, Md., is recognized by the country's largest healthcare organizations as the leader in developing effective regional Internet solutions. The Company partners with leading healthcare organizations to market "their brand" of personalized information and clinical services that keeps the consumers and providers coming back to their channel. HealthOnline plans to launch 25 channels with regional integrated delivery networks in the next three years. Allina Health System is a non-profit, integrated healthcare organization serving communities throughout Minnesota, western Wisconsin and eastern North Dakota North Dakota, state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Minnesota, across the Red River of the North (E), South Dakota (S), Montana (W), and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (N). and South Dakota South Dakota (dəkō`tə), state in the N central United States. It is bordered by North Dakota (N), Minnesota and Iowa (E), Nebraska (S), and Wyoming and Montana (W). . Allina Health System owns and operates two divisions: Allina Hospitals & Clinics and Medica medica (māˑ·dē·k , its health plan division. |
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