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San Diego, CA - May, 2010 -- The National Dental EDI Council (NDEDIC) is proud to announce Thomas Mort, Vice President of Operations, EDI Health Group, as the recipient of the 2010 Benjamin D. Ward Award for outstanding contributions to the dental EDI industry.

The Benjamin D. Ward Award for Excellence in Dental EDI is the highest recognition given to a member by the National Dental EDI Council. The recipient of this award has risen above the ordinary that which any member would be expected to contribute.

As the preeminent source for dental electronic data interchange (EDI) information and networking, NDEDIC draws members and participants from every facet of the dental EDI industry - payers, clearinghouses, software vendors, consultants, and practitioners - to its annual conference where recognition is given to the recipient of the award - someone who has impacted the entire dental EDI community.

Tom has served on the National Dental Electronic Transaction Simplification (NDETS) Workgroup as co-chairman from 2008 through 2010. Tom has led or been involved in multiple attempts to standardize the eligibility response supplied by payers, including recent activity with the "United Nations of Payers and Providers" forum. This event has gained popularity based on actual utilization and ROI commitments from most participants.

Tom is an invaluable member of NDEDIC -- the organization is pleased to honor him with its upmost recognition. "It was an honor being nominated for the Benjamin D. Ward Award, and I was incredibly proud to be the 2010 recipient. My affiliation and participation with NDEDIC has enabled me to meet and network with dental industry experts. NDEDIC is one of the best industry associations and provides and a wealth of information and support to its members," stated Mort.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced its full service clearinghouse has been selected by Orthoease, Inc., to provide a single-source solution for EDI transactions between the company and its providers and payers.

Orthoease Practice Management Software is an intuitive, full-featured program designed to meet the needs of orthodontic practices. The robust solution provides orthodontists with at-a-glance patient information, treatment plans, status screens, image management, and electronic charting. In addition, the software provides account management and ledger functionality and statement processing as well as displaying patient flow and appointment booking capabilities. The incorporation of EHG's clearinghouse services into Orthoease will add the ability for practices to electronically manage the entire insurance claims process in near real-time.

"We are constantly looking to incorporate practical technologies into Orthoease to make our clients more efficient and productive," explained Nick Meecham, Director of Technology at Orthoease. "We wanted to provide our client base with a simple and affordable solution for insurance claims processing that was also technologically advanced and fully capable of meeting the demands of today's orthodontic practices. After looking at a number of companies, we decided to partner with DentalXChange due to the superior technology and design of their solution and the company's unmatched commitment to providing great customer service. Since the very beginning, our philosophy has been simple: develop the products and solutions that are easy to use and provide our clients with the best service possible. In DentalXChange we found a partner that shares our philosophy."

"DentalXChange is pleased to have been selected as the integrated clearinghouse solution for the Orthoease product," stated Le Ann Eyers, Director of Payer and Partner Relations at DentalXChange.

"Orthoease was referred to DentalXChange after being disappointed with other options and we are excited to have successfully implement an EDI solution for them within 60 days."

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, hosted its first "United Nations of Providers and Payers" on August 27, 2009. This event brought together representatives from many of the nation's largest dental groups and selected payers to discuss needed improvements in operational efficiencies and quality of transaction services between the organizations.

Many of the dental industry's largest payers, which included the Delta Dental Plans Association, Guardian Life and Health, United Healthcare, Cigna, Delta Dental of California, and Ameritas, joined QSI, a practice management vendor representing 2,000 locations, and multiple group dental practices representing 1,208 locations and 2,420 providers in the daylong summit. This unprecedented gathering engaged the groups in discussions on how the payers and providers could work together to immediately implement changes to improve the efficiency of the billing process, guarantee an ROI for the payer and enhance utilization by the provider groups. As a result of the discussions, payers including Guardian, United Healthcare, and Delta Dental of California pledged to incorporate changes into their eligibility and benefit transactions which would immediately increase the value of their EDI transactions, potentially saving millions of dollars in annual costs for all involved parties.

"Bringing together many of the nation's largest dental insurance companies and dental provider groups in this face-to-face forum was quite an honor for us," stated EHG President Scott Wellwood. "We're enthused by the level of dedication and commitment shown by the participants to work together. By improving their transactional processes and data content, the industry will see greater EDI utilization. This increased level of service and lower transactional costs will ultimately benefit consumers. The willingness of all of the participants involved to not only attend and actively participate in discussions, but to take significant, impactful action items back to their organizations made this event an overwhelming success for all involved."

"The post-event response that we've received from the participants has been beyond our every expectation with nearly every attendee agreeing to jump on 'The Bus'," explained LeAnn Eyres, Director of Partner Relations at EHG. "There was much accomplished at the event in terms of airing the issues that negatively impact the efficiency of the EDI billing cycle. By understanding that many of the technical/IT teams at the payers never get the opportunity to meet the provider and their EDI/billing teams and receive such direct feedback and requirements, we feel that both sides now have greater empathy for the challenges each face. We still have some work to do to gain faith from both sides, but this summit was only the beginning of an extended process to identify and implement procedures and technology that will enable these organizations to effectively eliminate eligibility verification call volume."

Given the success of this first event, DentalXChange plans to host similar events and provide forums to facilitate conversations between payers and providers, allowing them to raise issues and propose solutions for the advancement of the whole industry. For additional information regarding the results of this first summit or to inquire about participating in a future event, contact LeAnn Eyres at leyres@dentalxchange.com.
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IRVINE, Calif. - July 29, 2009 - EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced significant additions to its base of payer partners in the first half of 2009 during which the company implemented its industry-leading EDI (electronic data interchange) based claims processing services for 25 new transactions supporting over 75 insurance plans.

During the first two quarters of 2009, EHG successfully implemented or expanded EDI transactions for the following healthcare payer organizations:

• Blue Cross of Idaho;
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine;
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire;
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee;
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia;
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin;
• Blue Shield of California (commercial plans);
• DentaQuest/Doral Dental;
  • Doral Dental of Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin State Employees- Physicians Plus, Manage Health Services
  • Medicaid of Missouri- Community Care Plus
  • Medicaid of Ohio, Health Power HMO
  • Medicaid of Ohio, Emerald HMO and Medicare, Inc.
  • Medicaid of Oklahoma, Heartland Health Plan
  • Managed Health Services, Wisconsin State Employees
  • Maryland Physicians Care, MCO
  • Medicaid of Georgia, Grady HealthCare, Inc.
  • Medicaid of Maryland, Physicians Care MCO
  • Medicaid of Missouri, Blue Advantage, Community Health Plan, FirstGuard Health Plan, HealthCare USA, HealthNet and TrumanCare
  • Medicaid of Nebraska, United HealthCare of the Midlands
  • Medicaid of New Mexico, Cimmaron Health Plan, LoveLace Community and Presbyterian Salud
  • Medicaid of Ohio, Personal Physicians Care, Cleveland, and United HealthCare, Inc.
  • Medicaid of Oklahoma, Community Care and Unicare Health Plan
  • Medicaid of Pennsylvania, Best HealthCare, OakTree, Health Partners (Philadelphia) and Gateway Health Plan, Pittsburgh
  • Medicaid of Tennessee, Blue Care
  • Medicaid of Virginia, HealthKeepers Plus
  • Medicaid of Wisconsin, Humana and PrimeCare
  • Physicians Plus Insurance Co.,
• Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield;
• Hawaii Medical Service Association;
• MAMSI (Mid Atlantic Medical Services, LLC);
• Mass Health/Medicaid of Massachusetts
• Medicaid of Connecticut;
• Medicaid of Minnesota;
• PacifiCare HMO;
• PacifiCare PPO;
• SelectCare;
• United Medical Resources;
• United HealthCare of River Valley;
• United HealthCare Student Resources;

• Delta Dental Plans including
  • California
  • District of Columbia
  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Texas
  • Utah

• Ameritas
• Medicaid of New Jersey
• Medicaid of Washington

"The first half of 2009 brought significant growth to EHG as a number of healthcare industry payers sought to improve efficiencies and reduce workload to enhance the level of customer service that they provide to their clients," stated EHG President Scott Wellwood, "The comprehensive EDI-based services that EHG provides to the industry enable payers and providers alike to minimize claims processing times, lower overhead costs and vastly reduce transactional errors. This provides our clients with a complete, fast, easy-to-use solution that enables them to provide better service to their customers while potentially making them more profitable."

National Electronic Attachment (NEA) Names EDI Health Group Top Clearinghouse for 2008

EHG Receives Recognition for 74.5 Percent Increase in New Offices Registered for Attachment Services, EHG Sales Representative Recognized for Efforts in Facilitating EDI Attachment Growth

IRVINE, Calif. - March 2, 2009 - EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced that it has been named the top clearinghouse by National Electronic Attachment, Inc., (NEA), the recognized leader in electronic attachments and Internet-based solutions for the health-care industry, for registering the most new offices for attachment services in 2008.

EHG, which serves as a clearinghouse and facilitator of EDI transactions between providers and payers in the dental industry, received a 2008 NEA Award for driving the most new office registrations for its electronic attachment services, which includes the company's FastAttach™ service. In addition, Osvaldo Ferrer, a customer service supervisor at DentalXChange, was also recognized by NEA for outstanding efforts in facilitating EDI attachment growth.

According to David Fincher, Vice President of Dental Sales at NEA, the total number of DentalXChange provider offices that registered for NEA's electronic attachment services increased "significantly" in 2008 by 74.5 percent.

"We are excited to know that we have been able to help NEA drive the sales of their electronic attachment solutions as it provides validation of the fact that an increasing number of dental offices are transitioning their claims processing operations to efficient, time-saving EDI-based solutions," stated EHG President Scott Wellwood. "Together, EHG and NEA are delivering cutting-edge EDI solutions to the dental industry that enable fast, reliable claims processing between dental providers and payers. This integrated process enables dental offices to provide better services to their patients and improve overall revenue cycle management."

Effective Nov. 3, 2008, DentalXChange is now in production with a new electronic claims connection with Premier Access Insurance Co. supporting over 200,000 members for their dental plans Access Dental and Premier Access. We look forward to offering the 835, electronic remittance advise in 2009.

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG) announced that it has established a partnership with Core V Solutions, Inc., an affiliate company of Careington International Corporation. Core V Solutions, a licensed third party administrator and insurance agency based in Frisco, Texas, is now in production and accepting dental claims electronically from EHG, giving dental providers a more efficient method of submitting claims.

"We are pleased to work with such a great team at Core V Solutions and are proud to serve as the vendor partner supporting their electronic transaction services," stated Scott Wellwood, President at EHG. "We are now supporting their dental clients nationally for the Core V Solutions contracted payer plans."

"We wanted to enhance our claims processing capabilities by enabling our providers to submit claims electronically. It was important to partner with a vendor known for secure and reliable transactions, and EHG has proven to be a great choice," said Stewart Sweda, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Core V Solutions, Inc. "Our team has been very impressed with the responsiveness of the EHG staff and commitment to reaching our deliverables."

EDI Health Group, Inc. is excited to announce Hawaii Dental Services (HDS) has chosen DentalXChange as a transaction service partner. HDS is now in production for real time claims, claim status and eligibility. These transactions not only improve the quality and speed of claim adjudication but, by supporting real time processing, HDS, through DentalXChange, allows providers to receive responses to their predetermination requests while the patient is in the chair!

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is now in production with a direct EDI connection. This will expedite claims processing for our Michigan providers and trading partners allowing us to better service your claim transactions!

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG), the parent company of DentalXChange, a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced that it has established a partnership with the Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW), a commercial, not-for-profit HMO.

For the second year in a row, GHC-SCW has repeated its performance as the number one commercial HMO in Wisconsin and is again rated eighth in the nation among commercial managed health care organizations by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and U.S. News and World Report. GHC-SCW is now in production and accepting dental claims electronically from EHG allowing GHC-SCW preferred dental providers a more efficient method of submitting claims.

"We are pleased to not only successfully implement GHC-SCW but simultaneously implement their largest provider group to allow a quality transaction solution between GHC-SCW and Dental Health Associates located in Madison, Wisconsin," stated Scott Wellwood, President at EHG, DentalXChange. "We are pleased to be chosen as the new vendor partner to support their electronic transaction services."

"We were introduced to Dentalxchange when our largest provider group selected a new practice management solution which the vendor had an established relationship with DentalXChange," explained Bob Meilke, Insurance Operations Manager at GHC-SCW. "It was a serious concern of GHC-SCW that we would be immediately impacted with a large volume of paper claims that have been submitted electronically. DentalXChange assured GHC-SCW that they would implement GHC-SCW and Dental Health Associates within weeks which they delivered! GHC-SCW is now successful processing claims and appreciate the responsive team of GHC/DentalXChange.com."

EDI Health Group, the parent company of DentalXChange.com, a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today reported that a number of industry partnerships that were established or expanded in the first and second quarters of 2008 have enabled the company to realize 30 percent growth in claims transactions over last year.

Through new and expanded relationships with dental group practices, practice management software programs and insurance companies, DentalXChange was able to deliver the improved efficiency and revenue-enhancing services that the company's comprehensive suite of EDI (electronic data interchange) solutions provides to dental practices and their patients.

"The increase in partner activity for DentalXChange during the second quarter of this year has been particularly gratifying for us as it has validated our belief that there is a significant need and demand for the various benefits that our comprehensive suite of EDI-based solutions delivers to the dental industry," explained Yousuf Nabi, VP, Sales and Marketing of EDI-Health Group and DentalXChange. "A growing number of dental practices and groups are realizing the value that our solution brings to the claims processing and financial aspects of dental practices by drastically reducing workload and the entire revenue process, while increasing administrative efficiencies and overall cash flows. The implementation of our system enables dental practices to focus on the most important aspects of their businesses: increasing revenue and improving the customer experience. DentalXChange has become one of the fastest growing solutions in the industry finding favor with dental practices and providers, patients and payers, alike. We expect to continue to see exponential growth as the reputation of the quality and scope of our services continues to spread throughout the industry."

EDI-Health Group, Inc., the parent company of DentalXChange, a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced the appointment of Scott Wellwood to the position of president.

Wellwood, who has served as the chief operating officer since he co-founded EDI-Health Group in 1999, will be responsible for leading the growth of DentalXChange, the company's industry-leading Web-based dental EDI solution.

Possessing over 19 years of experience in developing and delivering solutions for serving the claims processing needs of the dental market, Wellwood also co-founded Electronic Insurance Services, Inc., in 1989 and was instrumental in the integration of the company's core services into an Internet-based platform, streamlining transactions between patients, payers and providers in the dental industry.

DentalXChange, a forefront provider of optimal connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, announced the launch of its Patient Payment Program. In addition to assisting in reducing account receivable workload for dental practice staff, the program offers patients no APR and low interest options and a revolving line of credit, will give more patients the financial flexibility to receive doctor recommended treatment. Customers using the DentalXChange Patient Program are also helping support EHG Fund, which aids underserved adults and children internationally in the areas of healthcare, education and human services.

Benefits for practices include:

• Zero start-up fees and lower discount fees;
• Quick, simple online patient application, payment processing and reporting;
• A program designed to maximize patient approvals;
• Prompt payment to provider bank accounts.

Benefits for patients include:

• Simple online application;
• No-interest, cash and low-interest payment plan options at low rates which enable patients to pay for dental care in installments and still get the care they need right now.

"We're excited to bring the Patient Payment Program to the dental industry as it provides a variety of financing options to both dental providers and their patients that increase operational efficiencies and make it affordable for patients to receive and pay for dentist-recommended services," stated Yousuf Nabi, VP of Sales and Marketing. "Our program offers the lowest rate among the competitors in our space and reliable customer service support for patients. As a dental EDI provider with more than 18 years of experience in revenue cycle management and connectivity solutions, DentalXChange is now able to offer practices the complete package solution: streamlined connectivity and advanced business applications merged with a competitive patient financing program."

Dentalxchange.com, a leading provider of optimal connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers within the dental industry, today announced the launch of the EHG Fund. The philanthropy, supported by Dentalxchange and loyal contributors, financially assists institutions and programs focusing on quality of life issues in the realms of healthcare, education and human services to improve the lives men, women and children all over the globe.

The EHG Fund was founded in 2004, when EDI Health Group, Inc. (dentalxchange.com) experienced the sudden loss of a well-respected colleague. In memoriam, a school was established in a region of his native India and continues to receive aid from the EHG Fund.

Partially funded and fully maintained by Dentalxchange, the fund has significantly expanded since its founding days to provide high-quality assistance to disadvantaged individuals worldwide in the areas of education, healthcare and human services in order to improve standards of living and quality of life for the foundation's beneficiaries.

The EHG Fund has partnered with organizations such as the American Heart Association, Orange County Community Foundation and Full Circle Learning Inc. among others and continues to seek ways to serve the needs of underserved individuals internationally through strategic investments in excellent charitable efforts.

"Our goal as an organization is to give back by helping worthy philanthropic endeavors worldwide, not just monetarily but by becoming physically involved," stated Kavian Maghzy, Chief Information Officer. "We encourage our counterparts in the dental industry to join us as partners in supporting this outreach to assist underserved individuals globally, equipping them with the tools to build a better future."

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG) announced that it has established a partnership with Bright Now! Dental, based in Southern California. EHG will now provide a range of specialized business and financial services, to BrightNow offices, including electronic claims processing, online consolidated reporting, advanced account management services, and real-time services including eligibility, benefits, and claim status.

"We are pleased to work with Bright Now! Dental and it's nearly 300 offices nationwide", stated Scott Wellwood, Chief Operating Officer at EHG. "By working together we can offer dental practices a host of special services designed to enhance the business functions of their practice. The more we take on in terms of administration and finance, the more the dentist can concentrate on patient care. That's best for everyone including their more than 2.5 million patients they treat each year."

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG) announced that it has extended its partnership with American Dental Partners (ADP), a leading source of specialized business services for the dental profession. Already ADP's exclusive provider for electronic claims processing, EHG is adding electronic reporting and account management services, along with real-time eligibility, benefits and claim status information directly to the dental office.

"We've had a great relationship with ADP for some time", stated Scott Wellwood, Chief Operating Officer at EHG, and are proud to be one of their chosen vendor partners. Now we can provide even more high value services to their dental clients throughout the United States."

"Our system can provide virtually instant patient and payer information to the dentist, and saves time for all parties, allowing dentists to collect more of their claims in a shorter time span. It also helps reduce the error rate by cutting the number of processing steps," said Wellwood. "This simultaneous time and error reduction means higher earnings for both the dentist and the insurer."

ADP provides business services to 27 dental groups and 242 dental facilities in 18 states.

For additional information about ADP, go to www.amdpi.com.

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG) announced that it has extended its partnership with Dental Care Partners (DCP), a leading source of specialized business services for the dental offices.

"Our new agreement allows us to provide DCP's 70 affiliated dental practices with electronic claims processing, online consolidated reporting, advanced account management services, and real-time services including eligibility, benefits, and claim status. They will also utilize our BillConnect patient statements and marketing support, as well as our PayConnect Merchant Services program", stated Scott Wellwood, Chief Operating Officer for EHG.

"Our system provides virtually instant patient and payer information to the dentist, and saves time for all parties, allowing dentists to collect more of their claims in a shorter time span. It also helps reduce the error rate by cutting the number of processing steps," said Wellwood. "This simultaneous time and error reduction means higher earnings for both the dentist and the insurer."

"Establishing new business relationships such as this one validates EHG's commitment to provide state-of-the-art services to the dental profession. When a company like DCP respects our work enough to sign a deal with us, we know we are on the right track."

DCP has become one of the largest and most profitable group dental practices in the country, with offices in nine states throughout the Midwest and Southeast operating under the Sears Dental and DentalWorks banners, generating annual revenues in excess of $100 million.

For additional information about DCP, go to www.dcpartners.com.

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG) announced that it has entered into a business partnership with PerfectByte, a leading provider of practice management software for the dental profession. This exclusive agreement allows users of PerfectByte's software to process all of their electronic claims through EHG's ClaimConnect™ web portal.

"We are pleased to announce this agreement", stated Scott Wellwood Chief Operating Officer at EHG, "because now we can offer our services to PerfectByte's clients for the first time. This is a substantial step forward for us and also for the dental professionals who have not had access to our electronic claims service before. We provide a rapid turn-around for the dentist, increasing security and reliability for all parties. It's truly a win-win approach all around as the dentist and the insurer see substantial financial benefits, keeping service costs lower for the patient as well."

"We are committed to safeguarding the confidential information with which our customers entrust us," said Wellwood. "Our clients expect us to protect personal health data as well as business information, and we have to be good custodians for them. We hope that we also help to raise the standards of the dental industry as a whole."

"This agreement provides a great synergy for the dental practitioner", stated Wellwood, "since both EHG and PerfectByte are technology-based providers of business services for the dentist. The more we can deliver in the way of administrative support, the more time the dentist has with patients. That's a winning scenario for everyone."

Patricia Dees of PerfectByte stated, "Combining practice management software with electronic claims processing allows the dentist to concentrate more on the delivery of health care and less on the business side of things."

For additional information about PerfectByte, go to www.perfectbyte.net.

EDI Health Group, Inc. (EHG) announced that it has broadened its business partnership with Frontier Dental, a leading provider of business management and support services to dental practices in California.

"We have worked with Frontier for about five years", stated Scott Wellwood, Chief Operating Officer at EHG, "and are fortunate to expand our relationship with them. Their confidence in our work enables us to offer additional services in electronic claims processing, online consolidated reporting, advanced account management services, and other real-time services such as patient eligibility and benefits confirmation."

"The value of our combined services with Frontier is that the dental professional can concentrate more time on the delivery of health care services to the patient", said Wellwood. "Frontier and EHG take on much of the administrative burden in a dental practice, allowing the dentist to do what he or she is trained for: taking care of clients by providing them with time and attention they require."

"We strive to continuously improve our customer service practices, setting demanding standards for ourselves", commented Wellwood. "As a company, we see EHG as the leading-edge firm in this market place and are fully committed to staying in the forefront of industry practice. Expanding our business relationship with companies like Frontier Dental Management confirms that we are on the right track."

dentalxchange.com debuts their two new services during the California Dental Association Scientific Session in Anaheim California.

The reception was held in the Anaheim Hilton and more than 500 dental professional attendees consisting of Dentists, Dental Assistants, Practice Management Vendors, Insurance Companies, and Representatives from other sectors of the dental industry.

PayConnect and BillConnect provide merchant processing with integrated eligibility and statement delivery services respectively. These two new services are a significant addition to dentalxchange's current services portfolio.

PayConnect is the most complete suite of financial services that enables dental offices to accept all forms of payment (Credit Card, Debit Cards, and Checks) from their patients utilizing the power of the Internet. It also provides online patient dental eligibility verification, plan benefit details and claim status inquiries for many carriers.

EHG selects a new state-of-the-art facility in Irvine, California as their new corporate headquarters. This high tech 12,000 sq ft facility is a significant addition to the existing EHG portfolio.

Irvine Business Development, with 12% growth in the past two years alone, has thrived in a multitude of industries such as High Tech, Entertainment, Communications, Professional Services, Biosciences and many more. In fact, many businesses relocating to Irvine site the existing business energy as one of the leading factors to their relocation decision.

BillConnect is the most complete suite of patient billing services that relieves dental offices of the burden of monotonous tasks of printing, stuffing, and mailing patient statements. It provides online bill management for easy review, edit, and approval before delivery via First-Class Mail or patient E-mail. Furthermore, it will enable dental offices to easily accept online payments from their patients.

The NEA* electronic attachment service is now integrated with your ClaimConnect account. ClaimConnect users no longer have to guess which claims require x-rays or other supporting documentation. By working closely with Payers, NEA and ClaimConnect have developed a comprehensive set of rules to determine which claims require attachments on a Payer by Payer basis.

Simply send all of your claims to ClaimConnect, and if the claim requires an attachment, you will be alerted. Send the requested attachment to NEA electronically, and the attachment number will be automatically inserted into the claim on its way to the Payer. Once the claim is received by the insurance company, they can call up your image on screen and release the claim for payment. That's it!

In August 2004 EDI Health Group hosted a historic event that brought together industry leaders from across the country. The Inaugural Industry Summit allowed for open dialog among the nations' leading Payers and Practice Management Vendors. The parties gained a better understanding of what our mutual provider customers want and need in terms of EDI connectivity, and gave them an unprecedented opportunity to network with their peers in a noncompetitive environment.

Attendees included representatives from Aetna, Ameritas, Delta Dental Plans, MetLife, Wellpoint, AlphaDent, Datacon Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Kodak Dental Systems, QSI to name a few.

The highlight of the event was the open forums that facilitated spirited discussions. The broad spectrum of topics centered on our roles in the future of the Insurance and Claim Processing industry.

Partnership with EHG means much more than just selecting a clearinghouse to process your claims. It is a relationship between forward thinking companies determined to make a difference in an industry and in people's lives.

New transactions are being implemented at a rapid pace, and EHG is uniquely positioned to facilitate seamless connectivity between providers and payers.

As the power behind many Payer transaction sites such as MetDental.com, Aetnadental.com, and the Wellpoint family of companies, EHG has more experience in processing real-time dental transactions in a secure online environment than any other company.

In addition, the company announced the formation of its EHG Youth Foundation, a charity specifically focused on educational, health and guidance needs of children in this country and abroad. EHG will donate a portion of its proceeds to this foundation and we welcome similar contributions from our vendor and payer partners.

EDI Health Group, Inc. ("EHG"), is a leader in the production and deployment of value added technology products for the dental community. The Company announced today that it has acquired Dental Connect, Inc. ("DCI") also known as dentalxchange.com of Irvine, California.

This transaction, along with the acquisitions of the EDIT real-time technology and the Tiger-Express attachment solution demonstrates EHG's commitment to the dental community, emphasizing the company slogan of providing "Enhanced Connectivity Solutions". EHG has made and continues to make substantial investments in services and technology to increase the rate of innovation and utilization of electronic payer-provider communications.

"The acquisition of DCI Technology and the addition of its users to our proven EHG network is an important strategic move for EDI Health Group. It will provide the Company with an expanded presence throughout the real time Dental EDI market," said Ali H. Zadeh, Chief Executive Officer of EDI Health Group. "By integrating DCI's Web Services and addition of its direct connections to the industry's largest dental payers with our own extensive list of payer partners, EHG is uniquely positioned to offer the most comprehensive batch and real-time services available to the dental market. The proven WebClaim product line, along with its provider-oriented customer care allows EHG to offer the most advanced EDI solutions for all dental providers. This transaction will enable EHG to immediately penetrate the dental EDI market and provide a strong foundation for future growth. We are looking forward to working with DCI's founding payers and other direct connections and our existing and new vendors to provide value added EDI services and drive up EDI transactions."

"I am confident EHG will be able to further develop the technology acquired from DCI, resulting in a true real-time point-of-service solution for the dental community," said Timothy E. DeWeese, former chair of the Board of Directors, Dental Connect Inc., and current vice president, Information Systems and Services, Delta Dental Plans of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. "We are looking forward to working with EHG to accelerate the adoption of e-commerce."