NuPhysicia LLC Creates Brazil-Based Subsidiary to Serve Regional Offshore Medical Market

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Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:00am EDT

HOUSTON--(Business Wire)--
NuPhysicia LLC, the parent group of InPlace Medical Solutions, the world`s first
video-telemedicine offshore medical service, announces the formation of
NUPHYSICIA SERVIÇOS MÉDICOS OFFSHORE LTDA, its Brazil-based subsidiary providing
physician services to its Brazil-based customers. 

"The creation of our Brazil subsidiary is a milestone event for NuPhysicia and
our InPlace Medical Solutions brand," said Dr. Oscar Boultinghouse, senior vice
president of NuPhysicia LLC. "This excellent in-country physician group has been
organized to best serve our regional InPlace Medical Solutions customers." 

NuPhysicia Serviços Médicos Offshore LTDA will offer 24/7 services from its
offices in Rio de Janiero, with Brazilian physicians providing care to personnel
on offshore rigs and remote sites in the region. Through the InPlace Medical
Solutions` unique video-telemedicine medical service, physicians examine and
diagnose ailments of offshore workers remotely. 

"This is a great step forward for InPlace Medical," added Shannon Caldwell,
executive director for offshore and remote services for NuPhysicia LLC, who
provides InPlace Medical Solutions. "Several of our customers have requested
services in this region, and the establishment of this exclusive Brazilian
doctor`s group allows us to expand our global service coverage." 

InPlace Medical Solutions provides highly trained medics, physician examinations
and oversight, advanced equipment, medical-quality videoconferencing, an
electronic medical record (EMR) system, and an enhanced medications inventory.
Services are available to any location with Internet capability. 

A global service, InPlace Medical Solutions better manages offshore workforce
health and lowers transportation risks and expenses. Offshore oil operators and
drilling contractors benefit from reduced operating costs and higher workforce
productivity. 

InPlace Medical Solutions offers day-rate packages ranging from a complete,
turnkey solution for all offshore medical needs to tailored programs that work
with a company`s own medical staffing. For more information, visit
www.inplacemedical.com, phone USA +1-713-358-9270, or fax USA +1-713-358-9269. 

About NuPhysicia LLC

NuPhysicia LLC is a privately held medical services solutions provider
delivering advanced telemedicine health care - concepts first developed and
proven by the University of Texas. NuPhysicia offers three product lines:
InPlace Medical SolutionsTM (for offshore and remote locations), Medicine at
WorkTM (onsite healthcare for workplaces of all sizes), and NuPhysicia
Technology (devices and consulting for remote medical care). NuPhysicia is based
in Houston, Texas. For more information about NuPhysicia, visit
http://www.nuphysicia.com or call 713.358.9270. 





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