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"Now that the critical infrastructure is in place, Prematics is in a great position to take advantage of the strong momentum to transform the way in which prescriptions are written today. Its unique approach to driving the utilization of electronic prescribing means Prematics partners with physician practices and is invested in their success. This is what physicians are looking for when they consider automating the exchange of clinical information and transactions like electronic prescribing," said Hutchinson. "I look forward to working with the strong team of industry leaders Prematics has assembled to move the company into its next phase of development and choosing the next market for electronic prescribing deployment."

Mr. Hutchinson, regarded nationally as a leading expert on healthcare technology, has given testimony before the various Senate and House Committees as well as the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, helping to clear the path to providing meaningful incentives to physicians and pharmacies for adopting electronic prescribing. His mission remains clear -- that electronic prescribing must remain a national priority.

As president and CEO of Prematics, Mr. Hutchinson will serve on the company's board of directors, which is chaired by James Bradley, the founding CEO of RxHub and one of the nation's most experienced healthcare executives. Prematics is backed by two top-tier private equity firms, General Catalyst Partners and Foundation Capital. Ken Novack, special advisor to General Catalyst Partners and former vice chairman of both America Online (AOL) and Time Warner, also serves on Prematics' board of directors, as does Rich Redelfs, general partner of Foundation Capital, who has more than 20 years of experience in networking an
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