ppoNEXT, one of the nation’s premier and fastest-growing independent preferred provider organization (PPO) networks, is pleased to announce an addition to our network. RediClinic is now participating in the ppoNEXT nationwide network. RediClinic has 66 locations in Arizona, Georgia, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. RediClinic intends to open 500 new locations by 2009.

RediClinics are staffed by certified nurse practitioners that partner with local physicians to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications for common medical conditions such as strep throat and upper respiratory infections. The clinics also administer a range of preventive services, including health screenings, medical tests, vaccinations, and back-to-school and sports physicals. Each clinic has extended daily hours of operation, including weekends. No appointments are necessary, and visits last approximately 15 to 30 minutes.

"ppoNEXT has always had a strong network, and with the addition of the RediClinic facilities we have further demonstrated our ability to provide a comprehensive network that offers valuable healthcare purchasing assistance to individuals for healthcare services and products," said Lynn Littleton, ppoNEXT Vice President, Network Development.

About ppoNEXT:
ppoNEXT is a leading provider of nationwide healthcare management and network services. With its focus on providing consumers with the utmost in quality healthcare, ppoNEXT selects only providers and facilities of uncompromising quality and excellence. Based in Dallas, Texas, ppoNEXT offers clients access to over 450,000 physicians, over 3,700 hospitals, and thousands of leading ancillary care providers in key markets such as the Midwest, Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. ppoNEXT serves self-funded employers, third party administrators, insurance carriers, HMOs, and various managed care firms. ppoNEXT also offers disease management, utilization review, case management, and independent medical review and claims negotiation services through its subsidiary, NEXTcare Management.

For more information about ppoNEXT, please contact:
Gene Gerard
Corporate Marketing
214.267.3412