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The combined product, called Rockport United Network(SM),
is a national workers' compensation network. AFMC works directly with insurance
professionals , such as brokers, consultants and general agents, as
well as third party administrators and insurance companies.

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IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences has developed a Proof of Concept (PoC)
that demonstrates how the FDA's Science of Design and Manufacturing Science
concepts can be enabled in a Service Oriented Architecture."

IBM forecasts that, by managing risk and applying scientific- and
systems-based approaches throughout development and manufacturing, the top
30 Pharma companies alone can protect up to $60 billion of future revenues,
accelerate time to peak sales by two years or more, and reduce Cost of
Goods Sold (COGS) by up to 16%.

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The company earns
its fees by receiving a percentage of the medical cost savings
realized by its clients when an injured employee is referred by them
and treated by a Rockport network healthcare provider.com/bcs.

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HOUSTON----Rockport Healthcare Group
Inc.

For more information visit Rockport 's Web site at
www.

"The business transformation is highly complex, and the route map of
activities and changes an organization needs to take is not always clear. IBM BCS has been an SAP
global alliance partner since 1989 and was SAP's first global alliance
partner.
MMIC Technology Solutions, a member of The MMIC Group, is a
full-service provider of healthcare technology solutions and
consulting services.

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"With the PoC, we demonstrate how a
Compliance Centric Architecture can enable our clients to transform their
development and manufacturing processes.

In 2002, Rockwell Automation and IBM developed a strategic relationship
which delivers value to clients in improving their manufacturing processes
leveraging the strengths of both enterprises. is a local practice
specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine. MMIC Technology Solutions offers personalized
on-site and remote consulting services and products that advance
patient care, enhance clinic efficiency and strengthen the bottom line
for independent providers.

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Rockport
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement that
may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the company, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

IBM and IBM Business Partners, Rockwell Automation and SAP and potentially
others, offer pharmaceutical companies unmatched expertise in life sciences
and enterprise applications.
IBM, with Rockwell, can help life sciences companies further enhance the
value of their installations and operations with improved integration of
manufacturing information across an enterprise.
The MMIC Group provides professional liability insurance, workers'
compensation , other property and casualty insurance products and
non-insurance products and services to physician , clinics, health
systems and hospitals in the Upper Midwest.

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Today, Rockport announces its relationship and
network strategic alliance agreement with Arizona Foundation for
Medical Care that allows Rockport access to the work-related injury
network in the state of Arizona.ibm. Other services
include billing office solutions, web site development and hosting,
and security consulting services.

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(OTCBB:RPHL ) is a national network management company dedicated
to building and operating a healthcare provider network for
work-related injuries. Rockport is a leader in this specialized segment of
healthcare . We are excited about the opportunity to
serve this growing market segment," reported Tom Lee, vice president
of MMIC Technology Solutions.

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Rockport, in addition to contracting directly with healthcare
providers and building its wholly-owned network in various states
across the country, is continuing its strategy of contracting with
strong state and regional-based networks by forming strategic
alliances to offer the most comprehensive coverage for its clients and
customers.
Of these, 4,853 physicians in 10,134 locations participate in the
workers' compensation network, Foundation Comp. IBM Global Services consists of more than
136,000 professionals with a range of knowledge and experience, including
pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device operations and enterprise
application implementation .

The SAP and IBM alliance reflects more than 30 years of leadership based on
continuous collaboration , innovation and service.
"This represents the fourth, and largest, local pediatric group to
employ the NextGen software.

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Ninety-five percent of
Fortune 50 pharmaceutical companies use Rockwell Automation solutions to
optimize their manufacturing and meet regulatory compliance requirements. The
fastest way to get more information about IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences
is through its Web site, http: //www. They will use the
electronic medical records and practice management systems in their
three Twin Cities locations.

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A. MMIC Technology Solutions is an exclusive
provider of NextGen, the industry 's only integrated electronic medical
record and electronic practice management systems.

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Rockport
offers this one product -- access to a healthcare network for
treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. Rockport is
dedicated to providing the best possible client and medical provider
services .
IBM Healthcare & Life Sciences today announced a
new initiative to support the pharmaceutical industry in its drive towards
operational excellence, quality by design and risk-based compliance .

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MMIC Technology Solutions is
headquartered in Plymouth, Minn.

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AFMC's network was founded
in 1969 by 800 local physicians.

PRESS RELEASE IBM Confronts Need to Modernize Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing

IBM, with IBM Business Partners, delivers proven validated solutions
designed to support enhanced innovation and collaboration, improve
manufacturing and distribution and help boost sales and marketing
campaigns. Together, IBM and SAP have had over 4,000 successful engagements
at over 6,000 sites

About IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences

IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences brings together IBM resources, from
information technology to deep industry insights and research expertise, to
help clients transform the development and delivery of safer, more
affordable and more effective diagnostics, drugs and medical care.

MMIC Technology Solutions to Provide Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management Systems to Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists P.A.

The integrated NextGen software systems advances patient care
by allowing physicians to spend more time with patients and enhances
clinic efficiency by minimizing paper work managing claims and billing
records. Members of the Group are
Midwest Medical Insurance Company, the MMIC Agency and MMIC Technology
Solutions .

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These statements are based on current
expectations and assumptions and involve a number of uncertainties and
risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
currently expected.

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Rockport Healthcare Group Announces Network Strategic Alliance with Arizona Foundation for Medical Care

In addition to the physician network, a comprehensive network of
119 hospitals , 212 laboratories, 25 outpatient surgical facilities, 53
occupational health clinics and 79 radiology centers are contracted
throughout the state. One unique difference is that AFMC is not a single
plan or insurance company. IBM Business Consulting Services
provides clients with business process and industry expertise, and the
ability to translate that expertise into integrated, adaptive, on demand
business solutions that deliver bottom-line business value. For more
information, visit www.

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Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute
forward -looking statements. For additional information about Rockport's future
business and financial results , refer to Rockport's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2003, and Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB for the nine months ended December 31, 2003.com

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About IBM Business Consulting Services

With consultants and professional staff in more than 160 countries
globally, IBM Business Consulting Services is the world's largest
consulting services organization .

Business Editors/Healthcare Editors

MINNEAPOLIS----MMIC Technology
Solutions recently signed an agreement with Metropolitan Pediatric
Specialists, a local pediatric practice, to provide and service the
NextGen Electronic Medical Records and NextGen Practice Management
systems.
Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists, P.

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About Rockport Healthcare Group

Based in Houston, Rockport offers access to one of the most
comprehensive healthcare networks at a local, state or national level
for its clients while ensuring significant, quantifiable savings that
reduce their overall workers' compensation medical costs.

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AFMC has grown to encompass over
9,000 physicians in 15,000 locations throughout the state of Arizona. As
part of this program, IBM teamed with leading technology providers to
develop a new solution aimed at enabling the transformation of
pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capabilities of large
pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Companies need a framework to help take them to the end state of higher
production efficiency, lower operational costs, and effective regulatory
compliance," said Steve Arlington, global pharmaceutical industry leader,
IBM Business Consulting Services. In forming strategic alliances, IBM offers pharmaceutical
companies a single, comprehensive source of expertise, experience,
technology and worldwide support to help improve business operations for
increased return on investment and overall competitive advantage .

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Many of the programs that are now recognized as standard
benchmarks for managed health care plans across America were quietly
pioneered by AFMC.

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About Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC)

Rockport secured an agreement with AFMC to access their network of
over 5,800 healthcare providers statewide.

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