Unprecedented Merger Occurs in Retained Physician Search Industry

ATLANTA, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the nation's most rapidly growing
retained physician search firms, Medicus Partners, LP, Dallas, TX, and The MD
Firm, Inc., Atlanta, GA, have agreed to merge their operations under the new
name The Medicus Firm, LLC. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Crutchfield Capital Corporation served as advisor to both parties.

"Successful mergers are built upon cultural fit, the integrity of the leaders,
and the energy behind their combined vision; this merger clearly has all
three," said Rick Wilson, Managing Director, Crutchfield Capital Corporation.

"We are thrilled with the combination of Medicus Partners' and The MD Firm's
culture, client service strength and opportunities. The new firm's national
coverage, depth of expertise and quality client relationships are without
comparison in the physician search market," said Bob Collins, Managing Partner
of Medicus Partners.

Steve Marsh, co-founder of The MD Firm, was equally pleased with the merger.
"The alignment of these two companies, their cultures, reputations and
collective resources made this union very compelling. We believe the combined
forces of Medicus Partners and The MD Firm will result in great benefits for
our employees, clients and physicians with whom we work across the country,"
Marsh stated.

The new company, The Medicus Firm, with approximately 70 associates, offers
hospitals and medical employers nationwide one of the most experienced
physician recruiting teams in the country, plus the combined resources and
personnel in marketing, sourcing, and physician staffing data.

About Medicus Partners

Medicus Partners provides physician recruiting and consulting services to
hospitals and physician practices across the country, with a particular
strength in the Midwestern, Central and Northeastern United States. The
Company, which was founded in 2001, is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and
currently employs approximately 35 consultants. It has been named as the 9th
Best Place to Work in Texas as well as the 28th Fastest-Growing, Privately
Held Staffing Firm in the U.S. by the Staffing Industry Analysts and was a
2008 Inc. 5000 company.

About The MD Firm, Inc.

The MD Firm specializes in permanent placement of physicians in the United
States with particular strength in the Eastern and Western states. The company
was founded in 2006 and has grown exponentially and now employs approximately
35 associates. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with a regional office in Dallas,
TX, the firm's unique approach to client relationship agreements as well as
its success in placing physician candidates has allowed it to become the
preferred full service search firm for several large, national hospital
systems. The firm currently has several national provider agreements, quickly
propelling the firm to national prominence.

About Crutchfield Capital Corporation

Crutchfield Capital Corporation is a private investment banking firm providing
corporate finance services to middle-market companies. Since 1991, the firm
has represented more than 100 clients nationwide and has completed
transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $1 billion
(http://www.crutchfieldcapital.com). Securities offered through Crutchfield
Securities, L.L.C. (Member FINRA/SIPC)

More information regarding The Medicus Firm's services and history may be
found at http://www.themedicusfirm.com or you may contact Kevin Perpetua,
kperpetua@themedicusfirm.com, 800-779-8804.

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SOURCE The Medicus Firm, LLC

Kevin Perpetua of The Medicus Firm, LLC, +1-800-779-8804,
kperpetua@themedicusfirm.com