Physician Micro Systems Receives Endorsement of Its Practice Partner Software from the American Association of Physician Specialists.

ATLANTA--(BW HealthWire)--July 29, 1999--

The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), a national organization representing thousands of physicians in all specialties, today announced its endorsement of Physician Micro Systems' Practice Partner(R) software as the preferred medical practice management tool of the association. Physician Micro Systems, Inc. (PMSI) is a leader in the development and marketing of innovative medical practice management products. Practice Partner(R) software offers complete integration of practice management and clinical information, and has helped thousands of practices migrate towards a paperless practice environment. In connection with this endorsement, the two organizations also announced the formation of a unique strategic alliance.

"Physician Micro Systems has an impressive record of working effectively with physicians. This is due in part to their unique understanding of physicians' individual needs and the fact that physicians need an organization that can, and will, customize and deliver an automated system that works well for their specialty practices," said William Carbone, AAPS's Executive Director. "In addition, PMSI has a distinct advantage in that its founder is a physician who truly is aware of physicians' needs. This, coupled with a track record of trust, commitment, expertise, service, and excellence serves as a harbinger for a mutually beneficial membership benefit program. There are hundreds of computer firms -- but few that have all these characteristics."

Under the strategic alliance, PMSI and AAPS will develop educational programs and coordinate joint publication activities between the two organizations. PMSI, with its decade of experience in the physician's office, will provide information to AAPS members about office automation and productivity enhancement, for both the clinical and administrative sides of ambulatory practices. PMSI will also offer a members-only discount on PMSI's products and services to all AAPS members. Both companies will coordinate delivery of the partnership announcement and other relevant information to their respective clients through periodic newsletters and brochures.

"We are very pleased that the AAPS has recognized the quality and value that Practice Partner software will bring its members," said Dr. Ury, PMSI's President. "Electronic medical records and integrated practice management solutions are an important part of the future for all physicians. We look forward to a long-term partnership with the AAPS."

About Physician Micro Systems, Inc.

PMSI is a leader in the development and marketing of innovative practice management products for medical offices and large health care enterprises. PMSI, founded in 1983 by Dr. Andrew Ury to provide comprehensive software solutions for office-based physicians, is one of the pioneers in electronic medical records and practice management software. Over 1,000 offices use PMSI software, more than 500 sites using Practice Partner Patient Records -- more sites than any other office-based electronic medical records system. With over a decade of experience with the EMR (PMSI's first Practice Partner Patient Records release was in 1987), PMSI has created software products that are finely honed to the real world needs of physicians, nurses, and office assistants.

About The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS)

AAPS is a national organization representing thousands of physicians in all specialties and types of practices throughout the United States. Unlike most medical associations, AAPS continues to experience a continuing increase in new members, exceeding 20% annually. AAPS provides myriad benefits to physicians through the Academies of Medicine, including certification, managed-care and practice management services, a comprehensive number of group insurance programs, physician Web site development and services, and an array of financial services.

AAPS coordinates the administrative and testing activities of affiliated boards of certification that provide physician specialty certification. Currently, AAPS is the administrative home for twelve approved boards of certification. In addition, AAPS is the official headquarters for twelve separate professional societies. The primary benefit for members of AAPS-affiliated academies is quality Continuing Medical Education programs. AAPS is accredited as a national continuing medical education provider by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). AAPS is also distinctive in its acceptance into membership of qualified physicians with either a D.O. or M.D. degree.