, Omnicell, Inc.
"In the field of cardiology in general and the cath lab specifically,
tracking inventory and supplies for each patient for billing and purchasing
purposes is critical.
According to Witt Biomedical President Mike Wolfe, the integrated ADT
interface is designed with maximum flexibility to accommodate the cath lab
staff's workflow preferences for inventory management and charge systems .
Moreover, this alliance offers Witt customers the added option of Omnicell's
enterprise-wide inventory solution, which extends beyond cardiology into all
facets of hospital supply management ."
CALYSTO for Cardiology systems encompass physiomonitoring and information
technologies, as well as multimodality image acquisition, review and archival
with secure, web-enabled access.

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.
(NYSE: SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile
software, today announced that ProPath, a leader in pathology services to
physicians and hospitals, is implementing two Sybase software solutions -- the
Sybase(R) Provider Kiosk and RFID Anywhere from Sybase subsidiary iAnywhere
Solutions(R ) -- to better manage specimen testing. ProPath's team of 26 board
certified pathologists offers subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology,
podiatric pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, hematopathology,
cytopathology immunohistochemistry, and breast pathology.

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ATC is a national leader in medical staffing personnel to
hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other health care facilities
with 54 locations and conducts business in 33 states. Drawing from a pool of over 15,000 healthcare professionals
spanning more than 50 specialties, the Company supplies both clinical
and non-clinical personnel for short-term, long-term, and "traveling"
contract assignments. To learn more about the company 's services,
visit their web site at www.

About Witt Biomedical
Founded in 1990 , Witt Biomedical Corporation, a globally-recognized leader
in cardiology image and information management systems (CIIMS), designs,
manufactures and markets comprehensive software solutions that are designed to
empower healthcare professionals at any time from any location. Designed to increase the
efficiency and precision of ProPath's internal operations, the implementations
will accelerate sample processing and improve records management, while
dramatically reducing the possibility of the "human error" factor.

NOTE: RFID Anywhere and QAnywhere are trademarks, and Sybase, iAnywhere
Solutions and SQL Anywhere Studio are registered trademarks of Sybase, Inc. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially include shifts in customer demand, rapid technological changes,
availability and quality of third party products, competitive factors and
unanticipated delays in scheduled product availability.

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For more information
about ProPath, visit http://www.

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"I expect significant growth in our government sales for
2005," said Mr. 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.

DALLAS, HIMSS 2005, Sybase, Inc."
"ProPath is recognized as a pioneer in the healthcare industry," said
David Lavanty, vice president and general manager for Public Sector and
Healthcare, Sybase. The world's
most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and
healthcare runs on Sybase .com.

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OptiFlex can be configured with combinations of open tracking
systems and closed cabinets, at the discretion of the customer. All Witt products are seamlessly
integrated, backed by knowledgeable customer support professionals, and
designed to meet HIPAA security and privacy requirements.sybase .

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, (AMEX:AHN-News) a leader in medical staffing,
announced today that it has been awarded two government contracts
totaling over 12 million dollars.

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The Jackson Medical contract is the largest single
contract we've been awarded to date. We anticipate to begin servicing
both facilities this month; said David Savitsky, Chief Executive
Officer. "As a result, we are
expecting a 15 - 20% reduction in overall processing times, allowing us to
deliver results faster and more securely, to more efficiently use existing
resources and, most importantly, to ensure patients' safety and privacy.

About Sybase, Inc. As a physician-owned
organization, ProPath remains devoted to comprehensive, high-quality
laboratory testing for unparalleled patient care.

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By integrating our technologies, only one ADT interface
-- the interface that manages patients' admissions data -- is required in the
cath lab to take full advantage of our OptiFlex(TM) CL systems and Witt's
CALYSTO for Cardiology(TM) technology.com .

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Business Editors/Healthcare Editors/Human Resources Writers

LAKE SUCCESS, N. Some of the risks are
detailed from time to time in Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings , copies of which can be viewed on Sybase's web site: http://www.

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ATC Awarded 12 Million Dollars in Government Contracts

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About ATC Healthcare, Inc.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements.

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Efficient and accurate processing and interpretation of patient biopsies
and Pap smears is a mission critical activity for ProPath, which processes
over 1,200 unique patient cases and 1,500 - 2,000 samples daily.

About ProPath
ProPath, founded in 1966, is a leader in providing pathology services to
clinicians and medical facilities nationwide.

Special Note: Statements concerning Sybase's new business relationships,
partner products and related Sybase products are by nature forward-looking
statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be
guaranteed.

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The two contracts are to provide
healthcare staffing services to the State of Michigan at the Jackson
Medical Complex, a state correctional medical facility and outpatient
clinics in Jackson MI, and healthcare staffing services to the Devens
Federal Medical Center, a Federal Bureau of Prisons medical facility
in Worchester County, MA.

About Fort Devens Services

Fort Devens Medical Center is an administrative facility providing
specialized or long-term medical or mental health care for federal
inmates.
"Sybase technologies enable us to fully automate several of the most
manual, and thereby problem-prone, laboratory processes, allowing our staff to
focus on activities that enhance sample quality and accelerate processing
times," said Krista Crews, executive director, ProPath.

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Both of these contracts are multiple-year award contracts . Since it's establishment ATC has
obtained contracts with Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs
Medical Centers, Indian Health Service Hospitals, various state and
local government medical facilities , and a Federal Supply Schedule
contract. Waters Hospital maintains its accreditation through the
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). An RFID tag containing identification information is
attached to each specimen as it enters the lab.

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The 84-bed Waters hospital provides medical, surgical, long-term and
psychiatric care. Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended February 29, 2004 as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2004 and
the quarterly report on form 10-Q for the Quarter ended November 30,
2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January
14, 2005.
Wolfe explained, "The streamlined integration of our technologies eliminates
redundancy so customers don't have to enter a patient charge in both
companies' systems in order to maximize revenue at the point of care. Ultimately, this partnership further
integrates both companies' information systems into the hospital or IDN
backbone. To learn how Witt
innovates "tomorrow's software in today's systems," call 800-669-1328 or visit
http: //www.omnicell.
-- RFID Anywhere: Contact iAnywhere Solutions at 1-800-801-2069.

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Actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements.

SYNOPSIS: Sybase(R) Provider Kiosk and RFID Anywhere enabling ProPath to
deliver better patient care through more efficient and secure specimen
tracking and laboratory processing. Through a HIPAA-compliant connection to ProPath, the Sybase
Provider Kiosk integrates with physicians' practice management systems (PMS)
to expedite the ordering process and communicate test results. Multiple Sybase technologies power the Sybase Provider
Kiosk, including: Unwired Orchestrator, EA Server and Sybase IQ, as well as
iAnywhere's SQL Anywhere Studio(R) and QAnywhere(TM).

For More Information
-- Sybase Provider Kiosk: Contact ProPath at 1-800-258-1253.com.

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2 million
dollars over a five-year period. Today, the
Southern Michigan Correctional facility provides medical, dental and
mental health services through numerous healthcare hospitals and
clinics located inside the secure perimeter at the hospital and at
other prison sites.
Duane L. More than 850
facilities worldwide use Witt technology.

ProPath Deploys Sybase Technology to Streamline Laboratory Operations

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This partnership brings together two
healthcare technology powerhouses in order to maximize customer efficiency and
improve cardiology workflow. This results in operational and cost
efficiencies for our customers," stated Omnicell Chairman, President and CEO
Randall A. With this new alliance , Witt customers can
take advantage of the additional option of Omnicell's renowned OptiFlex CL
technology , which provides a unique cath lab management system for tracking
supplies and procedures to the physician and patient, facilitating cost
management and automated charge capture and reordering. 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.

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The Devens Medical Center award is 3.
-- Sybase Healthcare Solutions: Contact Sybase at 1-800-8-SYBASE.

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Healthcare, Inc.
The ATC Healthcare Government Healthcare Division was established
in 2001 to increase the company's sales to federal, state, and local
government healthcare facilities. Lipps.

About Omnicell
Established in 1992, Omnicell is a leading provider of patient safety
solutions preferred by nurses.
Celebrating 21 years of innovation , Sybase enables the Unwired Enterprise
for customers and partners by delivering enterprise and mobile software
solutions for information management, development and integration.com.

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About The Jackson Medical Complex

The Southern Michigan Correctional Facility opened in 1997, after
renovations were made to the former State Prison site."

Sybase Provider Kiosk Improves Patient Care Through Streamlined Laboratory
Communication
Currently in phase two of the deployment; the Sybase Provider Kiosk
supports a secure, wireless, Internet-based laboratory ordering system that
assists ProPath's physician clients to better manage day-to-day patient care
activities.

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Savitsky. In addition to the Waters hospital care may be
provided at Foote hospital or numerous outpatient clinics located at
the Southern Michigan Correctional facility.atchealthcare. Supply Management Leader and Cardiology Physiomonitoring Leader Integrate
Their Innovative Cath Lab Technologies

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.wittbiomedical. For the medical-surgical supply chain, Omnicell's OptiFlex
product line provides open bar code systems, cabinet-based supply management,
integrated open and cabinet-based systems, and Web-based procurement. For more
information, visit http://www. The
slightest processing complication can delay diagnosis and patient treatment
and contribute to increased medical costs, due to the time and resources spent
reprocessing specimens. Additional
kiosk functionality will include ordering medical and pharmaceutical supplies,
as well as insurance eligibility verification and claims submission.

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It is located in Worchester County, MA. ATC provides
supplemental staffing, outsourcing and human resources solutions to
hospitals, nursing homes, medical and research facilities and
industry.

Omnicell and Witt Biomedical Announce Inventory Management Partnership to Enhance Cardiology Customers' Workflow

Real-time Specimen Tracking With RFID Anywhere Improves Accuracy and
Productivity
ProPath is using the RFID Anywhere(TM), a middleware platform that helps
enterprises plan, develop, deploy and manage radio frequency identification
(RFID) network solutions, to more accurately and efficiently track specimen
identification and processing -- from the time they enter the laboratory to
archival storage. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site:
http://www.

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"We are very pleased to have these
two contracts. Additional information concerning factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward -looking statements is contained in ATC Healthcare, Inc.
(Nasdaq: OMCL), a leader in supply management technology, and Witt Biomedical
Corporation, the leading cardiology image and information management systems
(CIIMS) provider, today announced a partnership to provide cardiology
departments and cardiac cath labs with integrated state-of-the-art
productivity and data management systems.com.

"Through the use of cutting-edge technologies and
innovation ProPath has been able to streamline critical business processes
creating a competitive advantage for the laboratory and sets an example for
others to follow. We're proud of the longstanding partnership between ProPath
and Sybase and look forward to continued collaboration. ProPath
will focus phase two deployments on the 35 kiosks currently installed in
physicians' offices.

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ATC's
total award is 9 million dollars for the Jackson Medical Complex over
a three-year period. The system includes
real-time, point-of-use data collection , and advanced inventory tracking
software. In addition to providing
real-time status information throughout the preparation and diagnostic
process, the RFID tag improves process control and increases technician
accountability and productivity, as ProPath can track when and by whom a
specimen has been handled.sybase.

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