919 Marketing and Applied Medical Services Sign Agreement

919 Marketing Signs Agreement with Healthcare Services Provider Applied Medical Services, LLC.

Terms of the deal call for 919 Marketing to lead marketing and public relations programs for Durham-based medical services provider HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. – August 16 2004 - 919 Marketing Company, a privately held marketing and public relations firm announced it has been retained by Applied Medical Services, a total medical practice management company, in a comprehensive marketing agreement. Terms of the deal call for 919 Marketing to lead the strategic marketing efforts of the company, including brand development, online marketing, business development, and public relations campaigns for Applied Medical Services. “We are aggressively expanding our life sciences and medical services practice area by helping emerging and mature services and technology companies to accelerate awareness, credibility and sales growth through breakthrough marketing and public relations programs,” said David Chapman, founder and chief executive officer of 919 Marketing. “Our agreement with Applied Medical Services allows us to work hand-in-hand with a remarkable, well managed company.” Applied Medical Services, LLC. is one of the Southeast’s leading providers of transcription, billing and coding, practice management and consulting services. Their client list includes hospitals, clinics and emergency department physician groups. “Our management team was very impressed with the results from 919’s strategic LINK planning process,” says Michelle Durner, President of AMS. “The LINK program has enabled us to link our company vision with the expectations and needs of our current and future customers. It was logical move to engage them to develop and manage our national marketing efforts.” About 919 Marketing: 919 Marketing is a Holly Springs, N.C.-based marketing communications company that specializes in helping emerging, fast track companies and Global 2000 corporations create and implement world-class marketing and public relations programs that work. Located just outside North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, 919 provides companies with a refreshingly powerful alternative to both expensive, out of touch advertising agencies and number crunching, linear business consulting firms. For more information about the company, Contact David Chapman, CEO, at 919.557.7890 x12 or [email protected]. You can also visit www.919marketing.com ### About Applied Medical Services, LLC: Utilizing over 25 years of experience in total practice management, Applied Medical Services, LLC is a leading provider of medical transcription, coding, accounts receivable management, practice management, and consulting services. Applied Medical Services’ clientele includes hospitals, private practices and emergency department physician groups. Founded in 1979 and led by industry thought leader Sandy Williams, it is one of the only service providers of its kind offering hands-on account management by credentialed, senior-level executives. Profit Management’s customizable system for practice management and consulting services has a proven track record for enhancing the revenues of medical facilities in the Southeast. Fast Chart transcription services specializes in medical transcription using carefully selected, experienced, medical transcriptionists to accurately transcribe quality documents and industry standard security and encryption methods. Profit Solution’s coding and billing services division specializes in seamless medical coding, auditing, and accounts receivable management by senior-level executives who have obtained the latest certifications and are experts on government and compliance guidelines. MEDIA CONTACT: Ashlie Fowler 919.557.7890 [email protected]