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HEALINX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IPA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Association Encourages Physicians to Communicate Online With Their Patients Using the Healinx™ System
Alameda, CA, March 13, 2000 - Healinx Corporation today announced an educational partnership with The Independent/Integrated Physicians Association of America (TIPAAA). Under this partnership, Healinx has provided an educational grant to TIPAAA funding education of its member physicians about the benefits of online physician-patient communication enabled by the Healinx system. TIPAAA's acceptance of this grant was based on a positive review of the Healinx system by a select group of TIPAAA member physicians. Designed as a "physician extender," the Healinx system enables physicians to meet the growing demand to communicate online with their patients, enhances physician/patient relationships, reduces patient care costs, and increases physician and office productivity.
"TIPAAA's endorsement of the Healinx system is a significant step toward the widespread adoption of online physician-patient communication," said Giovanni Colella, MD, CEO, Healinx Corporation. "Industry research indicates that among consumers who use the Internet to find medical information, the majority cite the inability to communicate with their personal physician online as a major frustration. Many companies are talking about utilizing the Internet in healthcare services, but Healinx is the only secure, Web-based physician-patient messaging system that is in use nationwide today."
Free to both physicians and patients, Healinx offers the only system available today that allows patients to communicate online with their own physician, schedule appointments, request prescriptions, refills and referrals to specialists, engage in online consultation and access their medical profile online. Over 1000 physicians and thousands of patients are already using the Healinx system, and the numbers have grown rapidly since the product's launch this past November.
TIPAAA, a nationwide association representing more than 249,000 physicians, will work closely with Healinx to educate its members about the benefits of online physician-patient communication empowered by the Healinx system. The non-profit trade association is known for its mission to improve the overall operations of Independent/Integrated Physician Associations (IPAs).
"We realize that the Internet is changing healthcare, so we are making efforts to educate our members about cutting-edge healthcare solutions," said Al Holloway, President, TIPAAA. "Because online physician-patient communication is the wave of the future, we enthusiastically recommend the Healinx system to all our physician members."
Combining database and Internet technology with industry expertise and physician and patient input, the Healinx system is rapidly becoming the industry standard in doctor-patient online communication. The Healinx system includes a patent-pending workflow tool that mimics the physician's existing practice environment. Incoming patient messages are automatically routed to effectively delegate workload. This feature overcomes one of the major barriers to physician adoption of online physician-patient communication. The unique message templates generated by the system "on-the-fly" drastically reduce typing for both patients and physicians.
In addition, the communication is more concise and accurate, reducing the need for time-consuming back and forth conversations, and virtually eliminating "phone tag," chart pulls and prescription call-ins.
About TIPAAA
The IPA Association of America (TIPAAA), based in Oakland, Calif., has 880 member organizations
in 36 state chapters. Founded in 1994, TIPAAA represents more than 249,000 physicians. TIPAAA's
mission is to provide services and education that will assist in improving the overall operations
of Independent/Integrated Physician Associations (IPAs) nationwide. The TIPAAA Foundation
offers--for physicians only--targeted programs in basic management theory and princip.asp
The programs are conducted by the foundation's Physician Education Institute in conjunction
with leading universities. For more information about TIPAAA, go to www.tipaaa.org.
About Healinx
Healinx Corporation is the premier provider of Web-based, doctor-patient communication services.
The Healinx system enables secure, clinically structured, and auditable communications between
doctors and patients. Healinx earned this position by using state-of-the-art technology,
strategic relationships, and a unique understanding of the needs of doctors and consumers.
Healinx helps doctors address their need to recoup income while providing efficient, secure
online services to their patients. At the same time, Healinx offers patients convenience
and access -- the convenience of communicating directly with their physicians at anytime
from anyplace. By streamlining the doctor-patient relationship, Healinx enables payers to
improve member satisfaction and retention and reduce their exposure to rising healthcare
costs. For information, visit www.relayhealth.com
