BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y., April 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that the Company is partnering with Rite Aid Corporation to pilot a unique prescription delivery service to hospital patients. The pilot program will be conducted with a Philadelphia healthcare system and supported by select Philadelphia Rite Aid locations.
Patient Portal's MedEx Home Delivery(sm) will offer the highest level of customer service and convenience with free home delivery of prescriptions for hospital patients who are being discharged, eliminating their need to stop for the medication on their way home. Rite Aid will fill and deliver prescriptions for the MedEx Home Delivery(sm) service so that patients will receive their prescriptions after they arrive home from the hospital.
"In today's competitive healthcare landscape, hospitals are looking for trusted partners to deliver simple solutions that enhance long-term, customized care for patients," said Kevin Kelly, CEO of Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. "Our objective is to continue to manage the patient experience beyond the traditional four walls of the hospital. Managing the patient relationship and providing services that enhance wellness is essential."
Patient Portal's MedEx Home Delivery(sm) will set new standards for patient satisfaction and customer service throughout the industry. This program allows healthcare institutions to improve the patient experience, advance hospital branding, and ensure that patients receive prescriptions in a timely fashion to improve medication compliance and medical outcomes.
Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions and process improvements for healthcare institutions. 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. Company information is available at http://www.patientportal.com.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with more than 5,000 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia with fiscal 2008 annual sales of more than $24.3 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company's website at http://www.riteaid.com.