PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that its TB&A Television Services subsidiary has been awarded an eight-year contract from Heritage Valley Health System, one of the leading healthcare providers in Western Pennsylvania. The contract, which provides for the installation of a digital technology platform for television, education and entertainment services, demonstrates the hospital's continued commitment to achieving greater patient satisfaction.
"We are pleased to be awarded the Heritage Valley contract because the agreement meshes perfectly with our strategy of obtaining long-term healthcare contracts. The eight year contract term provides multiple opportunities to add additional revenue and capitalize on the leading edge video delivery platform we will be installing," said Kevin Kelly, President of Patient Portal Technologies. "Information systems are clearly a top priority for hospitals and other healthcare institutions, and Patient Portal is well-positioned to provide the updated technology and equipment which the healthcare industry is demanding."
TB&A, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. has been a leader in providing patient communication services, patient education service and hospital equipment sales for over 20 years and has long-term relationships with its hundreds of institutional customers.
Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of process improvements and efficiencies for healthcare institutions. The Company's products and services utilize a state-of-the-art proprietary software platform that optimizes patient flow, reduces administrative costs, and maximizes reimbursement to the institutions from third-party and governmental insurers.
Company information is available at www.patientportal.com.