10/17/05

For Immediate Release

Physicians Practice Appoints Executive Editor

BALTIMORE – October 17, 2005 – Physicians Practice announced today that it has named Bob Keaveney executive editor of Physicians Practice(R), America's Leading Practice Management Journal.

Keaveney has won numerous journalism awards, including awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association. He received a BS in Communications from Towson University in Maryland.

Previously associate editor of Physicians Practice, Keaveney's background includes 11 years of journalism experience. Before joining Physicians Practice, he was senior writer at The Daily Record, a business and legal newspaper in Baltimore, where he covered the healthcare and technology industries.

"Led by Bob, the journal has a new voice and appearance that reflect our commitment to giving real world, forward-looking advice to physicians," says Ken Karpay, senior vice president and publisher of Physicians Practice.

Physicians Practice is circulated to more than 300,000 physicians nationwide through partnerships with more than 50 hospitals and medical centers, including academic, community, faith-based, and specialty hospitals. Last month, the journal introduced a new look and contest committed to giving physicians what they need to run more efficient medical practices.

About Physicians Practice
Physicians Practice creates content to help physicians strengthen their practice operations through its award-winning journal, Physicians Practice(R), America's Leading Practice Management Journal, popular Website, audioconferences, newsletters, satellite television programs, and live seminars. Physicians Practice is published by Med-IQ, a leading, innovative healthcare media and education company. Visit www.PhysiciansPractice.com for additional information about its highly acclaimed educational solutions.

For More Information, Contact:
LaWanda Stone Abernathy
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
(443) 543-5144 labernathy@physicianspractice.com

Catherine Bretz Mullaney
MHA Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Development
(443) 543-5154
cbretz@physicianspractice.com