CSI Survey a Dramatic Demonstration of Consumer Interest, Satisfaction With Patented Health Stations; Data Reveals Repeat Consumer Usage of Patented Health Screening Technology.

Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers

SPARKS, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2002

Computerized Screening, Inc. (CSI), visionary pioneers in the field of preventive health screening technology, today announced results of a comprehensive survey of over 2,000 healthcare consumers who use CSI health stations in 30 retail locations around the country. Findings indicate that consumers value the services provided by patented CSI technology and that the CSI health stations will draw the majority back for repeat usage within one month.

Commissioned by Orthobiotech, the survey was designed to determine how consumers are using CSI's patented health stations in retail pharmacy settings as well as the demographic profile of users. Of the more than 2000 consumers who responded over the two-week survey period, 85% of respondents were using the CSI health station to check weight and blood pressure, 28% reported having used the CSI health station more than 10 times, and nearly 69% indicated plans to revisit the health station again within the next month.

"This survey yielded extraordinary results in a very short period of time," says Charles Bluth, CEO of CSI. "We learned that health care consumers want to be proactive in managing their health and that screening technology in familiar surroundings is a valuable tool in their process," continues Bluth.

Nearly 20% of respondents indicated that the reason for their visit to the retail pharmacy was specifically to use the CSI health station. 19% were waiting to fill a prescription and 29% were there to purchase general merchandise. Respondents were evenly distributed among all age groups, with more men (55%) participating than women.

CSI selected the 30 retail locations where the survey was conducted based on geographic spread. Consumers were invited to participate in the survey through interactive features that comprise the health station.

"We knew that CSI health stations represent superior technology, and we knew that consumer satisfaction is a large part of why there is 4 times the usage of older health monitoring technology," says Bluth. "This survey proves the value of the health station as a consumer health tool, but we were also extremely pleased with the results as they demonstrate the potential of the health station as a dynamic consumer research tool," continues Bluth.

With commitments for more than 4000 CSI health stations to be operational around the United States in the coming months, CSI expects rapid growth and increasing public and corporate interest to account for as many as 10,000 locations in the next few years. Among CSI's retail clients are Publix, Kerr Drug, Price Chopper, Safeway, Longs, Raley's, Meijer, SaveMart, Big A, Spartan, Dillons and Brookshires. In addition, CSI has established relationships with hundreds of corporations around the country, including many Fortune 500 businesses. Among CSI's corporate clients are Hewlett-Packard, Boeing, Colgate-Palmolive, Mass Mutual, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Maxwell House, Becton Dickinson, Astra Zeneca, Dupont, Kaiser Permanente, and the US Government.

CSI holds four patents for technology and devices that comprise the CSI health station, including technology for blood pressure monitoring that is regarded as the most accurate non-invasive, automated methodology in existence today. CSI technology uses all three of the accepted non-invasive measurement techniques: auscultatory (sound), oscillometric (pressure) and pattern identification and analyzes 6,500 samples to determine a single blood pressure result. Other CSI patented features include a weight assessment tool, a seat providing wheel chair access to the system and the interactive, personal health record management health system.

In addition to blood pressure and weight measurement, CSI health stations offer heart rate testing, fitness evaluations including body mass index determination and health risk assessments based on the Framingham Heart Study. The CSI health stations also feature comprehensive health information, including access to a drug encyclopedia and a medication compatibility database, an extensive library of health education videos and information on local health providers and services.

Unique to the CSI health station system is the ability of users to establish personal medical records (PMRs) that compile and store test results from the health station as well as physician visits, hospitalizations and prescription histories. Using revolutionary technology that is part of the patented CSI health station system, CSI can provide individuals with secure Internet access to their PMRs.

Computerized Screening Inc.

Computerized Screening Inc. (CSI) is a privately held medical device manufacturer, healthcare technology, marketing and information company. The centerpiece of CSI's health complement is the CSI health station, one-stop health information and screening technology that features four patents. CSI was founded in 1978, with a mission to offer affordable, accurate blood pressure and heart rate testing in non-clinical settings. One billion tests have been performed in CSI's twenty-five years, and CSI is achieving its founding corporate mission to provide individuals with access to accurate, affordable health assessment tools and information that encourage wellness and disease prevention. CSI is based in Sparks, Nevada. Their website is www.computerized-screening.com.