CareCentric Adds ZirMed Revenue Cycle Management to Its Information Solutions for HME Providers

ATLANTA, GA and LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 23 (MARKET WIRE)
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Healthcare software providers ZirMed Inc. and CareCentric, Inc., the
largest information systems vendor solely committed to serving the
expanding non-acute care continuum, today announced that CareCentric will
begin making ZirMed's Web-based revenue cycle management services
available to CareCentric's HME (Home Medical Equipment) business
customers. The addition of ZirMed, a customizable and end-to-end services
suite, will give CareCentric users new flexibility in creating a
reimbursement system ideal for their unique needs.

ZirMed, ranked in the top tier among claims clearinghouse vendors in the
KLAS 2008 Ambulatory EDI survey, is a comprehensive suite of Web-based
services covering the entire revenue cycle. Designed specifically for the
needs of the healthcare industry, ZirMed covers the payment process from
eligibility to online bill payment, check processing and even online bill
pay options. The company's solutions have been proven to improve cash
flow, reduce error-based claim rejections, and shorten accounts receivable
days.

"In ZirMed we have identified a premium-quality clearinghouse partner that
will further enhance our customers' revenue management options. We're
excited to offer such a highly regarded resource to our HME customers,"
said H. Darrell Young, chief executive officer of CareCentric, Inc.

ZirMed's revenue cycle management solutions will be available for use with
both current and future business management products offered by
CareCentric, a 35-year provider of software and services to the HME and
home health service markets. Known for its Ac-Cura(R), MestaMed(R) and DME
VI management products, CareCentric has leveraged Microsoft .NET
technology to deliver a range of flexible, customizable solutions capable
of managing inventory, order processing, purchase orders, accounts
payable, payroll, reporting and much more.

"CareCentric has a strong and established client base built on exceptional
service and great relationships. By offering ZirMed's services as an
integrated revenue management option, CareCentric is further enriching its
support for its customers," said Jerry Merritt, president and chief
executive officer of ZirMed. "We're pleased to begin what we hope to be a
long and productive partnership with CareCentric and its clients."

Showcasing at MedTrade

CareCentric and ZirMed will be showcasing their products October 28-30 at
the MedTrade Conference & Expo, to be held at the Georgia World Congress
Center in Atlanta. ZirMed will be demonstrating its revenue cycle
management suite from its exhibit in Booth 1123, while CareCentric will be
demonstrating its products from Booth 2845.

For more information about CareCentric and ZirMed, visit the companies'
exhibits or their Web sites at www.carecentric.com and www.zirmed.com.

About ZirMed:

Founded in 1999, ZirMed is a nationally recognized leader in delivering
revenue cycle management solutions to healthcare providers. ZirMed enables
healthcare providers to leverage the power of technology to cure
administrative burdens and increase cash flow. ZirMed solutions include
eligibility verification, credit/debit card processing, check processing,
claims management, coding compliancy and reimbursement management,
electronic remittance advice, patient statements, patient e-commerce
solutions, provider credentialing, and lock box services. ZirMed solutions
are designed to complement provider workflow and to provide innovative,
creative and flexible solutions for healthcare's most pressing
administrative challenges. For more information about ZirMed, visit
www.zirmed.com.

About CareCentric, Inc.:

Headquartered in Atlanta, CareCentric delivers technology, business
operation and IT outsourcing solutions to providers serving the entire
post-acute care continuum -- home health, private duty, hospice, home
medical equipment, home pharmacy and long-term care. The company's
offerings include an array of software applications, along with
information technology, business process and consulting services. By
addressing its customers' total management and operational needs,
CareCentric allows them to focus on care delivery -- enabling both
business and clinical success.

PRESS CONTACT:
Bret Coons
S&S Public Relations
847.415.9316
Email Contact

CARECENTRIC CONTACT:
John Williams
CareCentric
678.264.4408
Email Contact

ZIRMED CONTACT:
Jim Lacy
CFO
ZirMed
502.779.4302
Email Contact

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