TIPAAA Endorses manage.MD for Web-based Practice Management

March 1, 2000 (Miami, FL) - As part of a long-term strategy to facilitate the growth of IPAs, the nations largest Physicians Practices network has endorsed an Internet solution, manage.MD, which utilizes the connectivity of the Internet to deliver secure management, financial and clinical data. This partnership underscores the associations commitment to continue to support technologies that physicians' must have in order to thrive in today's changing healthcare environment.

The IPA Association of America (TIPAAA) is the country's leading nonprofit trade association serving Independent/Integrated Physician Associations (IPAs). Founded in 1994, TIPAAA represents more than 883 IPAs nationwide, which collectively represent more than 249,0000 physicians. Recognizing the critical need for efficient information management and exchange, TIPAAA is pleased to announce an alliance with SoftAid Medical Management Systems, a healthcare technology company specializing in practice management tools and related Internet based solutions. SoftAid will be introducing manage.MD, a web-based practice management system, at the fifth annual national TIPAAA meeting, Physician Organizations Beyond 2000, in March.

manage.MD is accessed via the Internet, so physicians no longer need to install, update or maintain their practice management software. Minimal processing requirements allow users to keep their existing hardware without upgrading. SoftAid provides total system maintenance and automatic data backups.

For a low monthly fee, physicians can enjoy one of the most advanced practice management system on the market, without investing substantial amounts of time and money- and take advantage of the connectivity power of the Internet. Internet access allows patients to schedule appointments, check lab results or access specific clinical information. Authorizations and referrals now can be done on-line in minutes. Prescriptions are sent directly to your dispensary or your patients' favorite drugstore, reducing errors and delays. manage.MD provides a user-friendly, secure e-solution to simplify day-to-day business and clinical management while promoting higher quality, more affordable care.

SoftAid represents a new generation of application service providers utilizing the information superhighway to provide solutions that result in workflow efficiencies, reduce errors and improve patient care.