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Post-Approval Summit at Harvard today announced that Michael Porter,
PhD, Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business
School will provide a keynote address at the event, scheduled to take
place from May 9-10, 2005 in Boston.
The Post -Approval Summit is designed to examine the landscape of
programs after regulatory approval, including patient registries,
Phase IV studies, risk management programs and quality initiatives.

Government Initiatives and Emerging Integrated Healthcare Approaches to Boost Deployment of Healthcare IT Systems

"It is vital for suppliers to build and maintain relationships with key
personnel in hospitals /clinics," says Mr.

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The Post-Approval Summit at Harvard is co-presented by Outcome and
the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Clinical Outcomes Research
Unit.postapproval."
If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides
manufacturers, end-users, and other industry participants an overview of the
latest analysis of the Analysis of the German Healthcare IT Markets (B708),
then send an e-mail to Radhika Menon Theodore, Corporate Communications, at
rmtheodore@frost .

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Dr. With more than 1 million patients enrolled
in studies powered by Outcome and close to 3,000 sites logging on to
the Outcome system daily, the Company has by far the most widely used
system in the industry.outcome.7 per
cent is estimated for administrative systems and 15-20 per cent for clinical
systems up to 2006.

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LONDON, Expenditure on healthcare IT in
Germany represents a paltry 0.
After 2005-2006, government initiatives and the launch of a new hospital
billing system under the diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) is poised to
accelerate market growth.

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Initially, healthcare IT was dominated mainly by administrative systems
that facilitated patient data administration and financial
reporting/purchasing. Existing barriers include an already
high level of competition, a price driven market where purchasing decisions
tend to focus on price and the lack of quick return on investment.com

Keywords: Germany, German healthcare IT, healthcare IT, integrated
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cards , healthcare professional cards, e-prescription, electronic patient
records, Information Technology Society Germany 2006, picture archiving and
communications systems, radiology information systems , PACS, RIS, electronic
medical records, EMR

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This low penetration rate has been
attributed to a variety of reasons - the absence of coherent federal
initiatives towards eHealth, the decentralised healthcare administration
which has resulted in varying levels of IT development in the different
Lander , restricted hospital IT budgets and the lack of an articulated
enterprise-wide IT strategy.

Media Contacts:

Europe:
Radhika Menon Theodore
Corporate Communications
P: +91-(044)-4204454
E: rmtheodore@frost.

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5 per cent of total healthcare outlays - an
extremely low proportion when compared to other developed countries.

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In addition to hospitals having to comply with regulatory requirements
(DRGs, procedural coding etc), greater awareness of the role IT systems play
in improving work-flows, controlling costs and increasing cost-efficiency are
also set to expand the German healthcare IT market. Upon receipt of
the above information, an overview will be sent to you via e-mail.

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Porter will provide the
morning keynote titled, "A Strategic View of Post-Approval Research in
the Healthcare Marketplace," on Monday, May 9.
Speakers and attendees representing academia, government,
biopharmaceuticals and payors will evaluate the growing impact of
these studies on the way health care therapies are marketed, utilized,
valued and reimbursed in the U. Backed by expertise and experience in over 30
therapeutic areas, Outcome has designed, developed and managed an
industry leading number of post -approval studies, including more than
60 registries and many of the largest and most well-recognized
programs for disease outcomes and safety/risk management.com

Americas:
Melina Trevino
Corporate Communications
P: +1-210-247-2440
F: +1-210-348-1003
E: melina .

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and globally. Ultimately, the key factors for success will include relationship
building and focusing on optimising service provision.

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Only 15-20 per cent of German hospitals currently follow an integrated
healthcare IT strategy that embraces the hospital-based, in-patient sector
and the ambulatory, out-patient sector. Segments with the highest potential include
picture archiving and communications systems/radiology information systems
(PACS/RIS), electronic medical records (EMR), decision support tools and data
management systems.
Formidable barriers await competitors wishing to enter the increasingly
attractive German healthcare IT market.
Background
Frost + Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering
with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more
than 40 years.

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frost.
The total German healthcare IT market including clinical and
administrative systems (hardware, software, services and maintenance
contracts) targeting both hospital and ambulatory sectors has been estimated
at Euro 1. Frost + Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that
includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies , and the investment
community, by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a
unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets,
technologies, econometrics, and demographics .

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To facilitate their market entry, new competitors could contemplate
either acquiring or entering into partnership/alliances with a German
company.

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Recent healthcare reform acts have prioritised
healthcare IT with Federal initiatives encompassing electronic patient cards,
healthcare professional cards, e-prescription and electronic patient records. Accordingly, suppliers must
constantly strive to enhance their service provision component.

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An Outcome
registry received the 2004 Innovation Award from the Department of
Health and Human Services.
However, new integrated care approaches and disease management programmes
are now aiming to integrate and co-ordinate ambulatory and hospital care. As a result, exciting investment opportunities are emerging
in Germany's healthcare IT sector .
Legislation requiring the transmission of all patient and procedure data
to the sickness funds for reimbursement purposes in electronic form and new
reimbursement regulations introduced for in-patient treatment following the
establishment of DRGs, has compelled hospitals to invest in the necessary IT
systems to achieve regulatory conformity. Saha.

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About Outcome

Outcome is the leading provider of post-approval strategies and
information-based solutions.
"Whereas previously healthcare IT was initiated at Lander level, and
often implemented in the form of pilot projects, a nation-wide approach is
planned as stated in the Health Ministry's master plan 'Information
Technology Society Germany 2006,'" notes Siddharth Saha, Programme Manager -
Healthcare IT at Frost + Sullivan (http://healthcare. Hospitals value
sufficient support that is still affordable .

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Business Editors/Healthcare Editors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. "Also, hospitals operate 24/7
and therefore need high service levels and reliability.trevino@frost.com

Asia Pacific:
Jasminder Kaur
Corporate Communications
P: +65-68900937
E: jkaur@frost.

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888-526-6700.com

India:
Surbhi Dedhia
Corporate Communication
P: +91-22-2832-4705 Ext: 131
E: sdedhia@frost.

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Australia:
Sharmin Jassal
Corporate Communications
P: +61-2-8247 -8900
F: +61-2-9252-8066
E: sjassal@frost.

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Michael Porter to Give Keynote Address at Post -Approval Summit; Leading Harvard Business School Strategist to Shed Light on Impact of Post-Approval Studies on

" Honored guests and featured speakers represent
organizations including the Agency for Health Care Research and
Quality, Novartis, Genzyme and the Harvard School of Public Health,
covering topics including:

The Evolving Role of Safety + Risk Management Programs

Value and Reimbursement

Understanding the Rules: OIG, HIPAA, etc. However,
the pursuit of a more integrated healthcare IT policy, government initiatives
and new reimbursement structures are set to boost demand for healthcare IT in
Germany. However, even as the market for administrative systems
has become increasingly saturated, the demand for clinical systems has been
rising.

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Mark McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare +
Medicaid Services and former commissioner of the Food + Drug
Administration, will provide the afternoon keynote on the first day of
the conference focused on "Post-Approval Programs from an FDA to a CMS
Perspective.
This is set to trigger increased demand for healthcare IT solutions ,
creating, in particular, strong growth potential for clinical systems in the
outpatient arena .

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The Company is focused on helping
organizations in life sciences and healthcare develop evidence ,
demonstrate effectiveness, manage safety and prove product value
through registries, Phase IV studies, risk management and coverage
under protocol programs.2 billion in 2003. In keeping with these trends, a steady annual growth rate of 5. This indicates expanding market opportunities for
suppliers of clinical systems. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting,
growth partnership services and corporate management training to identify and
develop opportunities.

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