GCI ConnectMD a Sponsor of World's Largest Telemedicine Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2008
ANCHORAGE, AK – GCI (NASDAQ: GNCMA) ConnectMD, the largest medical network in the Pacific Northwest, today announced its participation in and sponsorship of the 2008 American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Annual Meeting, being held April 6 – 8 at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle. ConnectMD is a dedicated network comprised of clinics, hospitals and medical corporations that securely and reliably exchange data and critical health information.
"ATA promotes healthcare access for consumers and health providers through telecommunications technology," said Steve Constantine, Director, GCI Medical & Video Services. "Our clients live that reality every day. They rely on the GCI ConnectMD network to access patients' medical records, labs and other critical information instantaneously and from wherever they're located. It catapults the level of access patients have to top-notch healthcare."
In addition to the GCI ConnectMD services, the company will also showcase its Advantage Video managed videoconferencing telemedicine products and services, teleradiology services, and Emergency Direct, a satellite-based voice, video, Internet and data solution for healthcare.
The April event is the world's largest scientific meeting and exposition focusing exclusively on telemedicine. Attendants, estimated at more than 2,100 this year, are encouraged to visit GCI ConnectMD at Booth 619.
About GCI
As a publicly traded company with more than 25 years of experience and nearly $500 million in revenue, GCI is the largest Alaska-based and -operated integrated telecommunications provider. A pioneer in bundled services, GCI provides local, wireless, and long-distance telephone cable television Internet and data communication services. Please visit www.gci.com for more information.
The largest medical network in the Pacific Northwest, GCI ConnectMD is comprised of more than 140 clinics, hospitals, and medical facilities across Washington and Alaska. The ConnectMD network supports medical business operations and the secure exchange of medical data. Please visit www.connectmd.com for more information.
About ATA
The American Telemedicine Association is the leading resource and advocate promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. ATA seeks to bring together diverse groups from traditional medicine, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery. Established in 1993, as a non-profit organization and headquartered in Washington, DC, membership in the Association is open to individuals, companies and other organizations with an interest in promoting the deployment of telemedicine throughout the world.
