, Omnicell, Inc.S.
"Our Supply Chain Improvement Project involving Omnicell supply chain
management solutions will bring many hospitals in the nation to view Floyd
Medical Center as a model for other hospitals regarding supply management,"
said David T.

About Floyd
Established in 1942, Floyd serves six counties as a 304-bed acute care
hospital and regional referral center with more than 400,000 patient
encounters annually. Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Inc.

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"It's become clear that information technology will play an
increasingly important role in improving healthcare.
Outlook Associates has worked in many states supporting Medicare-funded
quality improvement organization (QIO) efforts to accelerate the
implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs) as part of the Doctors
Office Quality-Information Technology (DOQ-IT) program. Barnes as one of the women
to watch in the healthcare industry. Prior to
joining Bench she founded and operated an employment service
specializing in temporary and full-time administrative services.

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"I am honored to be recognized
for my professional and personal accomplishments by HBA," said Ms.

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Omnicell Customer Among Only Six VHA-Affiliated Hospitals to Win

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. For more information, visit
http: //www.omnicell.
Sugarman said that Outlook's focus on safety-net providers and
community-based organizations was a key factor in the decision to acquire
Outlook. Nominated by HBA's corporate
members , the Rising Stars represent various career stages and
disciplines, and have demonstrated noteworthy achievements and proven
attention to furthering their careers.

About Bench International

Bench International was founded in 1974 by Denise DeMan-Williams,
and it is the oldest woman-owned and industry-exclusive search firm in
the United States.

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, a nationwide healthcare information systems and
operations improvement consulting firm.
"Qualis Health's acquisition of Outlook Associates is a key step in
enhancing our capacity to improve the quality of healthcare delivery and
health outcomes," said Jonathan R.)

Outlook Associates has an excellent reputation in many emerging areas of
health information technology.

About Outlook Associates
Outlook Associates was founded in 1991 with the goal of providing quality,
ethical consulting services to health care organizations across the country.
Barnes, has been selected as a 2005 "Rising Star" by the "Healthcare
Businesswomen's Association" (HBA).

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was part of the program that won top honors
for supply chain management improvement in the VHA, Inc.
"As a mission-driven not-for-profit organization with a passion for
improving healthcare, Qualis Health is especially focused on improving care
for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Their work contributes to the overall enhancement of national and regional
health systems while promoting and supporting the improved health of
individuals and communities.benchinternational.

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Outlook
Associates also recently released a follow-up guide designed to help physician
practices successfully implement an EMR after a system has been selected.
The distinguished award highlights Ms.

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The organization has published a
highly-regarded guide that assists small to mid-size medical practices in
evaluating and selecting electronic medical record (EMR) systems ."
Examples of Outlook Associates clients delivering care to vulnerable
populations include Southern Indian Health Council (Alpine, CA), Venice Family
Clinic (Venice, CA) and Northern Sierra Rural Health Network (Nevada City, CA)
among others. The firm also pioneered its
"S*T*A*R Solution "(TM), ("Strategic Talent Acquisition and Retention
Solution") program, as one of the most effective diversity talent
recruiting programs currently available to its pharmaceutical clients.hbanet.

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Contact: Steve McLean
Phone: 206-366-3371
Email: stevemc@qualishealth. Their innovative approach to executive recruitment
has earned Bench a reputation as one of the nation's most effective,
comprehensive search and organizational healthcare consulting firms in
the world .

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For the medical-surgical supply chain, Omnicell
provides open bar code systems, cabinet-based supply management, integrated
open and cabinet-based systems, and Web-based procurement. Step Enhances Ability to Improve Quality of Care, Now and in the Future

SEATTLE, Qualis Health, a Seattle -based healthcare
quality improvement organization, announced its strategic acquisition of
Outlook Associates, Inc.

Bench International's Eina D. Barnes Named ``Rising Star'' by Healthcare Businesswomen 's Association

Also honored at the luncheon will be the HBA's "Woman of the
Year," Lynn O'Connor Vos, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Grey Healthcare Group Inc. For
more information , visit www.

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2005 Leadership
Awards competition. VHA is a healthcare provider alliance of more than 2,200
not-for-profit healthcare organizations across the U.
Barnes.S.
This innovative program provides identification, recruitment and
retention strategies for ethnic, gender, and culturally diverse
leadership talent.

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"As we began to consider taking Outlook Associates to the next level, it
was important for us to find a partner that shared our values to provide
ethical, high quality services with a primary focus on improving patient care
and health system efficiency," Lohman said.

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NEW YORK----Bench International , a
global executive search firm specializing exclusively in the
pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, has announced that their
vice president of recruitment and corporate head of diversity, Eina D. She also serves as corporate head of diversity
recruitment. With a global presence and having offices in New York,
California, and the United Kingdom, Bench is dedicated to the fast
growing fields of biotechnology, managed care, pharmaceuticals,
emerging technologies, and the consumer products healthcare
industries.

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Floyd was honored for "exhibiting leadership and innovation in supply
chain management and for significantly improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of their supply chain management processes," according to a VHA
news release. The company's MedGuard(TM) line
of solutions for the medication-use process includes systems for physician
order management, automated pharmacy retrieval, medication packaging,
medication dispensing, and nursing workflow automation with bar code
medication administration.C.
HBA Rising Stars are up-and-coming professionals in various
sectors of the healthcare industry, including pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, advertising , public relations, medical education and
market research, among other fields. "It takes great focus and hard work to stay on top of
recruitment trends in the ever-changing healthcare industry.

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About Omnicell
Established in 1992, Omnicell (Nasdaq: OMCL) is a leading provider of
patient safety solutions preferred by nurses.
Qualis Health provides consulting and management services focused on
improving the quality, safety and value of healthcare for government and
private sector clients. Sugarman, MD, MPH, President and CEO of
Qualis Health.
"This step will allow us to expand our capabilities and better serve our
customers and meet our mission, now and in the future ," Sugarman said. Aside from its top-ranked placement record, which
exceeds a 92% success rate, Bench International
(www.

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Improving patient care by
enhancing operational efficiency, Omnicell solutions are used throughout the
healthcare facility -- in the pharmacy, nursing units, surgical services , cath
lab, and all the way to the patient's bedside. The company has served
health plans, hospitals , medical groups, MSOs, state and county health
systems, safety net providers and community-based organizations since 1991.
Barnes recruits in the areas of clinical development, regulatory
affairs , and marketing.

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Outlook Associates will be a fully-owned subsidiary of Qualis Health and
will operate from offices in Seattle and in Tustin, California. Outlook's experience in these
areas will enhance our ability to provide services to those with the greatest
needs.

About Qualis Health
Qualis Health is dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare delivery
and health outcomes for individuals and populations across the nation.

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Early, C., materials management director . (Washington, D., and the HBA's Honorable Mentor, Executive
Vice President -- Sales, U.

About Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) is a national
not-for profit organization dedicated to furthering the advancement of
women in the healthcare industry.org

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com.

She will be honored at the HBA
annual "Woman of the Year " Luncheon on May 12, 2005, at the New York
City Hilton.com) has developed the most comprehensive
candidate referral network in the industry, enhanced by a
state-of-the-art computerized database . Headquartered in New Jersey with
chapters and affiliates nationwide, the HBA provides educational
opportunities for both women and men to develop cutting-edge industry
knowledge and leadership skills; recognizes outstanding women in the
industry; provides opportunities for networking; creates; greater
visibility for women in the industry; fosters mentoring relationships,
and serves as a conduit for research on career advancement issues.

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Barnes joined the Bench International team in 1995 . Ms. In
addition, this year's Star Volunteer award will go to Donna K. Ramer,
President, StrategCations , Inc.

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"Based on nearly a decade of
interaction with Qualis Health, we think that this will be an excellent match
that will result in the generation of great value to our clients."

Healthcare Providers
-- Johns Hopkins HealthCare (Glen Burnie, MD)
-- Good Samaritan Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)
-- Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MI)

Health Plans
-- Wellcare HMO (Tampa, FL)
-- Molina Medical Centers (Long Beach, CA)

Government /Other
-- County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health (Los Angeles, CA)
-- Tucker Alan, Inc. In
operation since 1974, the non-profit, healthcare quality improvement
organization (QIO) is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and has offices in
Idaho and Alaska."
Ms.

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Floyd Medical Center Wins 2005 VHA National Leadership Award

More than 1,600
healthcare facilities use Omnicell solutions to help reduce medication errors,
operate more efficiently, and decrease costs--ultimately contributing to
improved clinical and financial outcomes.
Outlook Associates focuses its healthcare services in the areas of
information systems and technology, operations improvement, quality and
compliance, and research planning and development.org

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(Nasdaq: OMCL) today announced that its supply chain automation technology at
Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Ga. The acquisition will allow Qualis Health to enhance
its core competencies in health care quality improvement and medical
management by leveraging Outlook Associates' expertise in healthcare
information systems and operations.

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Qualis Health Acquires Health IT and Operations Improvement Consulting Firm

Patricia
Lohman, Outlook Associates founder, will serve as President of Outlook
Associates, LLC.

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