PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that the Company has signed an agreement with Omnicast, Inc. to deploy MedClips, a condition-specific medical information delivery system. This new agreement allows Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. to provide video content in three-minute clips tailored to patients' needs at specific points of care. This system will provide real-time patient assessment data and remote education to the home, which enhances medical outcomes and reimbursement opportunities for providers.
"Today's agreement helps provide a key component in what we believe to be a new delivery system that will change patient education in healthcare," said Kevin Kelly, CEO of Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. "As hospitals continue to strive toward better patient education, we believe MedClips will set the standard for the industry and help our healthcare partners address Pay-For-Performance initiatives, patient readmissions, and patient satisfaction scores."
"The MedClips Delivery System helps bridge the gap between caregivers and patients," Kelly added. "This system is designed to educate the patient and provide the caregiver with real-time assessments, which is vital to promoting a continuum of care. Our initial plan is to offer this MedClip delivery system to our more than 600 hospital customers."
Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions and process improvements for healthcare institutions and providers. The Company's products and services utilize a state-of-the-art proprietary technology platform that optimizes patient flow, reduces administrative costs, provides patient education, and maximizes reimbursement services to providers.
Omnicast, Inc. is a leading-edge technology and media provider that offers a variety of customized education and entertainment solutions for the healthcare industry.
Company information is available at http://www.patientportal.com.