HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J., April 18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- U.S. MedSys Corp. (OTCBB:UMSY) (The "Company") is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Global Medical Direct (GMD), has executed an Ancillary Facility Service Agreement, effective March 15, 2006, to supply mail order diabetic supplies to the membership of CHN Solutions PPO, which has been ranked NJ's No. 1 PPO for the past 8 years by NJ Biz, and the 11th largest nationwide by Employee Benefit News.
Cara Ianniello, VP, Network Operations for CHN stated, "Having GMD as part of our provider network is a valuable tool in our ability to serve our clients. CHN prides itself on selecting providers who offer only the best products and services available. We look forward to a long relationship with GMD."
Bob Shea, President of Global Medical Direct, stated, "CHN Solutions presence in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and most of New England presents a great opportunity for us to continue our expansion in the north east. We look forward to providing our diabetic services to their client base. We believe that with the combination of our services, educational support and price savings that we can provide a convenient and cost effective way for CHN's network to help deal with the challenges facing people with diabetes."
Rosalind Piazza, COO/EVP of U.S. MedSys., said, "Being added as a provider of mail order diabetic supplies for a PPO the size and quality of CHN Solutions represents a great opportunity for us to blend our specialty of supplying the necessary tools for persons afflicted with diabetes along with the professional healthcare they receive through the CHN PPO."
About CHN Solutions:
Based in Hamilton, New Jersey, CHN Solutions provides comprehensive URAC-accredited preferred provider organization (PPO) and managed care programs. The CHN PPO division has been ranked New Jersey's Largest PPO for the past 8 years by NJ Biz. The CHN Solutions network extends throughout NJ, NY, CT and much of New England. The CHN Managed Care division is a leader in the managed care, case management and bill review industry. It offers a comprehensive range of customized workers' compensation, group health and automobile cost containment services. CHN Solutions is owned by the Lansdale, PA-based Consolidated Services Group (CSG). CHN Solutions maintains a website at www.CHN.com.
About Global Medical Direct
Global Medical Direct is a nationwide Durable Medical Equipment provider specializing in direct to consumer diabetes supplies. The Company provides diabetes products and educational services to help patients lead healthier and more productive lives. Global Medical Direct provides an easy-to-use, cost effective and convenient way for patients to obtain their diabetes supplies and medications through their health plan, employer and government payors such as Medicare and Medicaid. The Company's products include blood glucose meters, test strips and ancillary supplies, insulin pumps and supplies, diabetic shoes and orthopedic inserts and diabetes maintenance medications. www.globalmedicaldirect.com
About U.S. MedSys Corp.
U.S. MedSys Corp. is a medical network developer, marketing and distribution organization which provides support services and medical technology to the healthcare industry. U.S. MedSys Corp. is focusing on its core competencies in healthcare delivery, network development and marketing. The Company's purpose is to create a total platform that can be presented to healthcare providers as a means for Healthcare Administrators to cut costs without sacrificing quality of care to its membership. The UMSY business network consists of Global Medical Direct, a provider of sales, marketing and distribution of self-management products and services to patients with diabetes, PMC/Footcare, LLC, PMC Ocular, LLC and New England Orthotic and Diabetic Shoe Company (NEODS), which has been established to manufacture and market semi-custom orthotics, diabetic shoes and insoles. The company also markets its proprietary wound care program to the nursing home market.
Investors are encouraged to review company's filings available at www.sec.gov or at the company's website at www.usmedsyscorp.com
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