HealthGate Unveils `Conditions InDepth' Proprietary Content.Business/Technology Editors and Health/Medical Writers BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BW HealthWire)--April 29, 2002 -- Benefits Customers with Useful and Consumer-Friendly Information; HealthGate Expands Proprietary Offering to Comprise 60% of Total Content Resources -- HealthGate Data Corp., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : HGAT), a market-leading provider and electronic publisher of healthcare information for health-related organizations, today unveiled its forthcoming "Conditions InDepth" content product, which will be available to HealthGate customers on May 15, 2002. "Conditions InDepth" offers a comprehensive overview of more than 100 common medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. , with special emphasis on providing readers with easy-to-find and easy-to-understand responses to their questions and concerns. The development of "Conditions InDepth" supports HealthGate's commitment to bolster its proprietary offering, which now comprises more than 60% of the content resources in its repository. In addition to the reduced costs inherent in replacing licensed content, HealthGate's proprietary content - backed by a rigorous review process -- is intended to better meet the needs of customers by offering a more customizable, interactive solution for their patient-education and safety initiatives. "HealthGate's new `Conditions InDepth' product is a direct result of not only our drive to increase our base of proprietary content, but our implementing a vision to build a multi-dimensional and dynamic content repository that can be customized to meet our customer's specific needs," said Bill Reece, HealthGate's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "In concert with our newly-developed, flexible data technology infrastructure, customers will be able to tap into our expansive repository to pull and customize the information they need." "Conditions InDepth" replaces a previously licensed series of health monographs and differs dramatically in how the information is presented. Instead of scrolling (chat, games) scrolling - To flood a chat room or Internet game with text or macros in an attempt to annoy the occupants. This can often cause the chat room to be "uninhabitable" due to the "noise" created by the scroller. Compare spam. multiple pages of text, "Conditions InDepth" offers a more easily-navigated, link-based page, which enables the viewer to delve deeper into the specific subject matter they are researching. Key features include consumer-centric topics such as an overview of the condition, treatments, questions to ask your physician, and a unique, personal-perspective link entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: , "Living With ..." the specific condition. In addition, links to other reference materials such as medical associations, government agencies, and medical journals provide additional resources. About HealthGate HealthGate Data Corp. (NASDAQ:HGAT) is a market-leading provider and electronic publisher of healthcare information. HealthGate offers customers the most comprehensive content repository of healthcare information, unrivaled in its breadth and depth of content. HealthGate's authoritative content is used by more than 600 hospitals in the U.S. to provide the capability to drive down costs through more effective research and treatment, regulatory compliance, and clinician clinician /cli·ni·cian/ (kli-nish´in) an expert clinical physician and teacher. cli·ni·cian n. and patient education. The company's XML-based content can be delivered electronically across virtually any technology used by its customers. Since 1999, HealthGate has become an integral part of operations in approximately 12 percent of all hospitals in the United States Lists of hospitals for each U.S. state:
Swedish Medical Center is a large nonprofit health care provider located in Seattle, Washington. , and HCA HCA, n.pr See acid, hydroxycitric. now utilize the data provided by HealthGate. The company's content repository is supported by a technology infrastructure designed to enable HealthGate to rapidly develop products and services for additional markets such as pharmaceutical companies and payors (insurance companies, governments, and self-insured organizations). Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. HealthGate's actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on many assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including among other things, HealthGate's ability to generate sufficient revenues; HealthGate's ability to sell its products and services; HealthGate's ability to maintain a listing on Nasdaq; HealthGate's ability to develop and implement its Project Intellect A natural language query program for IBM mainframes developed by Artificial Intelligence Corporation. The company was later acquired by Trinzic Corporation, which was acquired by Platinum, which was acquired by Computer Associates. strategic initiative; reliance on significant customers; unpredictability of quarter-to-quarter results; competition; reliance on content providers, computer systems and software; HealthGate's ability to retain and attract key personnel; and other risk factors that are described in the periodic reports and other documents HealthGate files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HealthGate does not intend to update or publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements. |
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