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Emageon Names Chris E. Perkins as Chief Operating Officer

Date:12/10/2007

Seasoned Healthcare Industry Executive Adds Depth to Management Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emageon Inc. (Nasdaq: EMAG), a leader in enterprise medical information technology systems for hospitals and health care networks, announced today that Chris E. Perkins has been named Chief Operating Officer. The 45-year-old executive joins Emageon from a successful career at Per-Se Technologies, where he served in senior executive positions prior to its acquisition by McKesson Corporation earlier this year. His responsibilities at Per-Se included Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and ultimately Chief Operating Officer.

"Having Chris Perkins join Emageon is an indication of our focus on improving operationally and generating shareholder value," stated Chuck Jett, Emageon's Chairman, CEO and President. "He was one of the key individuals who helped grow Per-Se into a successful healthcare technology and services leader. We are very happy to have Chris join our team."

Prior to Per-Se Technologies, Mr. Perkins served as Director, Corporate Development & Internal Audit; Vice President, Finance Director International Operations; Vice President, Chief Financial Officer; and Vice President, Global Parts Operations for AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG). Mr. Perkins also worked with Arthur Andersen. He earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Florida.

"I am very pleased to join the Emageon team," said Mr. Perkins. "Ema
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