BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that its TB&A Television Services subsidiary has been awarded a six-year contract from Olean General, one of the leading healthcare providers in the State of New York. The contract, which provides for the installation of a digital technology platform for television, education and entertainment services, demonstrates the hospital's continued commitment to achieving greater patient satisfaction.
"We are pleased with today's contract award with Olean General. This re-emphasizes the unique opportunity Patient Portal has created with its healthcare partner to enhance the quality care process and drive a higher level of patient satisfaction. Patient Portal is proud to be a select partner in managing the patient relationship for this leading healthcare institution," said Kevin Kelly, President of Patient Portal Technologies.
TB&A, a wholly owned subsidiary of Patient Portal Technologies, Inc., has been a leader in providing patient communications services, patient education service and hospital equipment sales for over 20 years and has enjoyed long-term relationships with its hundreds of institutional customers.
Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of process improvements and efficiencies for healthcare institutions. The Company's products and services utilize a state-of-the-art proprietary software platform that optimizes patient flow, reduces administrative costs, and maximizes reimbursement to the institutions from third-party and governmental insurers.
Company information is available at http://www.patientportal.com