Contact: Terry Arya, Public Relations Consultant
(800) 252-HFMA (4362), ext. 362
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 3, 1999

HFMA ENHANCES MANAGED CARE FORUM BENEFITS

CHICAGO— The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is partnering with Managed Care On-Line TM (MCOL) to provide managed care knowledge resources to HFMA’s Managed Care Forum members.

HFMA's Managed Care Forum members can now access MCOL by contacting the Association’s Web site (www.hfma.org), through a privately labeled (customized) gateway menu that is available on the HFMA web site. These provisions will link forum members to free files on selected managed care data, and other content-related information on a recurrent basis. Other features of the partnership include mention of networking functions in each issue of MCOL’s @Jobs e-newsletter, offering Forum members complementary managed care data and other news related information, and a special 25% discount to HFMA Forum members wishing to upgrade to paid MCOL memberships.

HFMA President and CEO Richard L. Clarke, FHFMA, says, "HFMA is partnering with MCOL to further provide our members with the information they need to excel in their jobs and careers." Clarke continues, "This partnership allows HFMA to provide our members with a wide array of managed care resources ranging from reports and articles to trends and networking opportunities."

"We are excited about the opportunity to deliver our professional managed care knowledge resources to HFMA’s Managed Care Forum members," says Clive Riddle, President, Managed Care On-Line.

About MCOL:

MCOL is a healthcare information technology company specializing in delivering managed care knowledge resources to professionals involved in managed care via the Internet and through software applications. MCOL business lines include: Managed Care On-Line TM, and Global Managed Care.Com, internet membership-based services providing managed care knowledge resources through member only web sites, e-mail delivery services and optional software; Managed Care Store, one-stop shopping place for managed care informational resources; and Software Development and Services. MCOL is based in Modesto, California with additional offices in Oregon and Southern California.

 About HFMA:

HFMA is the nation's leading membership organization for more than 35,000 healthcare financial management professionals employed by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, managed care organizations, ambulatory and long-term care facilities, physician practices, accounting and consulting firms, and insurance companies. Members' positions include chief executive officer, chief financial officer, controller, patient accounts manager, accountant, and consultant. HFMA offers educational and professional development opportunities, information on key issues, technical data and networking opportunities, with the ultimate goal being to create a more supportive environment in which members do their business. For more information, visit HFMA’s Web site at www.hfma.org.

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