GetWellNetwork Named Winner of Consumer Health World Awards

Interactive Patient Care System Honored for Excellence in Use of Technology to Enhance Patient Care and Access

BETHESDA, Md. – December 12, 2007 – GetWellNetwork, Inc., a leading provider in Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solutions, today announced that it was recognized with two Consumer Health World Awards for excellence in the use of technology to enhance the patient experience and advance the quality of care. The company’s PatientLife System® was awarded  “Best of Show” – receiving top honors out of all nominees in more than nine award categories.  The company was also awarded first place for “Best Application of Technology for Enhancing Patient Care and Access.” Award recipients were announced during this year’s Consumer Health World conference held in Arlington, VA (December 3-5, 2007).

“The healthcare landscape is increasingly becoming more consumer-oriented. It is crucial that hospitals today take advantage of the tools available to address this change in the industry,” said Michael O’Neil, Jr., founder and CEO of GetWellNetwork, Inc. “We are honored to be recognized for our efforts to advance patient-centered care and for helping hospitals realize the value of engaging patients and families as a means for improving cost, quality and service outcomes.”

The awards recognize the GetWellNetwork PatientLife System for its ability to empower patients and families by placing them at the center of their own care experience. The system turns the television in the patient room into an interactive resource during a hospital stay. By using a wireless keyboard, touch screen or handheld device, patients can interact with the system to access valuable education, communication and entertainment tools directly at the bedside. This innovative IPC technology enables healthcare organizations to deliver true patient-centered care while helping to improve the cost, quality and service of care delivery.

Consumer Health World is a leading provider of business-to-business healthcare conferences that connect stakeholder communities to collaborate and facilitate the advancement of the healthcare industry.

About GetWellNetwork, Inc.
GetWellNetwork, Inc. is a leading provider of Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solutions. In partnership with more than 50 thought leading hospitals and healthcare systems, the company delivers innovative technology and services to drive optimal patient outcomes. Empowering patients as active participants in the healthcare process, IPC solutions are patient-centric applications delivered at the point-of-care to ensure the completion of service and quality requirements, while driving new revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies for healthcare providers. GetWellNetwork and its clients have been widely acknowledged by the healthcare community. In 2007, the GetWellNetwork solution received the exclusive endorsement of the American Hospital Association (AHA). GetWellNetwork, Inc. headquarters are in Bethesda, Maryland. For more information, please call 877.MEET.GWN or visit www.getwellnetwork.com.

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