Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alexis Graham, Communications
407-566-1010 or alexis.graham@thepaquingroup.com
www.ThePaquinGroup.com

Paquin Group announces first national Healthcare Retail Conference

Orlando, Florida, June 13, 2005 -The Paquin Group (www.thepaquingroup.com), a leading provider of healthcare retail consulting services, today announced that it has finalized the schedule for the nation's first conference dedicated to advancing retail in the healthcare industry. The Conference, named Healthcare Retail '06, will be held April 9-11 2006 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida.

The Conference will feature speakers and presentations covering all aspects of retail in healthcare including: business strategy, case studies, ecommerce, direct marketing, hospital-owned stores, gift shops and real estate development.

"Retail in healthcare is gaining momentum as a new strategy for hospitals and healthcare systems to generate non-reimbursed sources of revenue," stated Paquin Group CEO Tony Paquin. "Many hospitals are generating millions in high margin retail revenue, yet there is a real shortage of information and education available. This Conference will be a major step in filling that gap," he added.

The company has arranged for several industry leading speakers from both the healthcare and retail industries. Case studies and presentation by hospital executives are also planned. There will also be exhibits by vendors providing retail services and products.

Attendance will be limited and the company fully expects the event to sell out, says Paquin. "We are already receiving requests to reserve space, and every indication is that we will run out of availability in the next few months," Paquin said. The company plans to host the Conference annually.

The Conference will be launched by a charity golf tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Greg Norman designed championship golf course on Sunday. The Conference is being held at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes resort which has an adjacent conference center and Ritz Carlton resort hotel. Built upon a foundation of service, Grande Lakes Orlando offers the culmination of amenity and experience. Surrounded by 500 lush acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, this Orlando resort is an extraordinary oasis where stellar recreation is balanced by sophisticated style.

More information can be received by visiting the Conference web site at www.HealthcareRetail06.com, by calling 407-566-1010, or sending an email to info@HealthcareRetail06.com.

About The Paquin Group
The Paquin Group is an alliance of industry leading experts and resources created to assist hospitals in the implementation of healthcare retail strategies. The company's core mission is to increase revenue opportunities and minimize risks for healthcare organizations. As Medicare reimbursement rates continue to be pressured downward and expenses rise, new sources for non-reimbursed revenues are becoming essential to the financial viability of hospitals. Paquin helps hospitals identify and implement these new retail revenue strategies.

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