Compliance Gateway Announces Release of Aptus SE; New Software Engine for Development and Distribution of Healthcare Accreditation and Regulatory Standards.

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GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BW HealthWire)--March 16, 2001

Compliance Gateway, Inc. announces the release of the SE module of the Aptus software product.

Aptus is an original software application specifically designed for the compliance needs of healthcare organizations. The Aptus SE module is a revolutionary tool supporting the customization and configuration of any set of accreditation guidelines and government regulations related to the compliance activities of health plans, hospitals, and other types of health systems.

"Aptus SE is a versatile tool that facilitates the rapid development of custom maintenance and reporting applications for regulatory and accreditation compliance. Health organizations are using Aptus modules to save valuable administrative time and decrease costs by automating their compliance activities associated with a variety of guidelines and regulations," stated Catherine Hills, President, Compliance Gateway.

The Aptus SE module enables users to implement a comprehensive electronic "binder" (E-binder) that captures data by product and line of business, while maintaining multiple security levels. These E-binders can support any set of compliance-related standards, such as those developed by NCQA, JCAHO, behavioral and government health programs.

In addition, the Aptus SE tools provide powerful data collection capabilities through the following features:

-- Import and edit functionality using any text file, including Method of
Evaluation (MOE) documents;

-- Hyperlinked files and worksheets, with attachment function for additional
files;

-- Ability to display and maintain standards individually.

Key Features of the Aptus SE product:

-- Customized "E-Binder" feature defines the appearance and

functionality of the Aptus module, including formatting of

standards, ratings scale, method of evaluation text, required

worksheets, selection of colors and fonts;

-- Crystal Reports tool used to develop detailed reports for

management review and audit preparation measurement;

-- Enhancement of data analysis capabilities through electronic

receipt of data;

-- Development of data repository containing valuable

accreditation data for incomparable trend and statistical

analysis tools and reports.

Aptus will be discussed at the New Product Showcase at the National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC) on Tuesday, March 20 at 3:15 p.m. Visit the Compliance Gateway, Inc. booth (BOOTH NO. 446) at NMHCC in Atlanta, Georgia, March 20 - 21, 2001.

About Compliance Gateway, Inc.

Compliance Gateway, Inc. was formed in 2000 to develop innovative tools for healthcare compliance preparation and reporting. Visit their website at www.compliancegateway.com for more information. CGI is a division of Olde Towne Consulting, LLC (www.oldetowneconsulting.com).

For more information on the Aptus product:

Contact Information Catherine Hills 444 North Frederick Ave. E-347 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: [phone] [e-mail]

www.compliancegateway.com