PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that the Company has been awarded a contract from Kinney Drugs, Inc. to provide technology solutions and marketing support for a comprehensive suite of health and wellness programs. These progressive services will be introduced by Kinney in November throughout their 86 retail locations in Upstate New York and Vermont. The programs offer condition-specific screenings and education, chronic healthcare, and informative wellness services. Additional screening and education programs are planned throughout the year in concert with medical professionals from hospitals throughout the region.
"We are pleased that Kinney has embraced our technology solutions and healthcare initiatives," said Kevin Kelly, President of Patient Portal Technologies. "This re-emphasizes our mission of helping create real change within the healthcare industry. Together with Kinney Drugs, Inc. we will provide an innovative and user-friendly community based health network, which will deliver real-time, relevant information that is personal, concise, and cost effective. Kinney Drugs has a strong reputation of making a difference within communities throughout their 100-year history, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to help contribute to their continued success."
"We were impressed with Patient Portal's success at Crouse Hospital, their innovative applications and insight into healthcare, coupled with their emphasis on delivering quality services for patients," said Penny Perrone-Gray, marketing relations manager for Kinney Drugs. "Their proven technology solutions, along with our very personal and informative healthcare services will create some exciting opportunities."
About Patient Portal
Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions and process improvements for healthcare institutions and providers. The company's products and services utilize a state-of-the-art proprietary software platform that optimizes patient flow, reduces administrative costs, provides patient education, and maximizes reimbursement services to providers.
About Kinney Drugs
Kinney Drugs is a leading community pharmacy and retail business. Founded in 1903 by Burt Orrin Kinney, the company has gradually grown into a network of 86 stores in central and northern New York and Vermont. Kinney Drugs operates its own distribution warehouse to service its retail locations.
The company also operates three divisions that bring healthcare services to the customer outside of the retail environment. These include ProAct, Inc., a full service prescription benefit management company, HealthDirect institutional pharmacy services and HealthDirect mail order pharmacy services. Kinney Drugs is an employee-owned company headquartered in upstate New York.
Company information is available at http://www.patientportal.com.