Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. to Broadcast Its Third Quarter Conference Call Live On the Internet.

Business Editors, High-Tech & Health Writers

MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2002

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:CPSI), a leading provider of healthcare information solutions, today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its third quarter 2002 earnings conference call on Thursday, October 24, 2002. The Company's results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002, will be released after the close of the market on Wednesday, October 23, 2002.

The live broadcast of CPSI's conference call will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 24, 2002. A 30-day online replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live broadcast. A link to these events can be found on the Company's website at www.cpsinet.com or www.companyboardroom.com.

About Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.

CPSI is a leading provider of healthcare information solutions for community hospitals and has more than 430 hospital clients in 45 states. Founded in 1979, the Company is a single-source vendor providing comprehensive software and hardware products, complemented by complete installation services and extensive support. The Company's fully integrated, enterprise-wide system automates clinical and financial data management in each of the primary functional areas of a hospital. CPSI's staff of over 600 technical, healthcare, and medical professionals provides system implementation and continuing support services as part of a comprehensive program designed to respond to clients' information needs in a constantly changing healthcare environment. For more information, visit www.cpsinet.com.