FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alex Yuan
A&L Computer Software Ltd. Phone (905) 886-8066
From: Lynne Beckett
Beckiyn Communications Phone: (416) 781-8301

Ministry Regulations Generate New Technology Program for Ontario Doctors

Integrated Program Tailored To Meet Government Deadline

Richmond Hill, ON., September 14, 1998.

A&L Computer Software Ltd., the largest provider of medical software in Ontario is launching a new, integrated technology program today in Sault Ste. Marie for Ontario doctors that combines new software, advanced technology solutions and personalized, multiservice support systems. The program is tailored to give Ontario doctors the precise technology solutions they required to meet Ministry of Health electronic billing requirements by March 19, 1999 and to be Year 2000 compliant. A&L’s advanced software will be introduced to Ontario doctors at the first of over 60 Practice Management seminars organized by the Ontario Medical Association, The Professional Management seminars give physicians direct access to business and technology professionals and help doctors plan for the integration of technology with minimal office disruptions. Approximately 16,000 practicing doctors in Ontario are required to update or replace their software programs and technology to be Year 2000 compliant. “A&L has worked closely with the Ontario Medical Association, medical laboratories and the Ontario Ministry of Health to ensure that software applications meet the specific needs of Ontario practitioners,” said Alex Yuan, president A&L Computer Software Ltd. “This includes electronic billing, patient scheduling, e-mail and laboratory requisition and pharmacy prescription transmission capabilities and Year 2000 compliance.” A&L’s software is used by more than 4,600 medical practitioners and in 75 percent of the community college medical secretary education programs in Ontario. Its advanced

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