Press Release

For Immediate Release

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

The Paquin Group announces Healthcare Retail Report monthly publication

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (April 25, 2005) - The Paquin Group (www.thepaquingroup.com), a leading provider of healthcare retail consulting services, announced the creation of a monthly publication that will focus on documenting case studies of retail healthcare projects.

The publication, Retail Healthcare Report, will be distributed in electronic format free of charge to executives at healthcare organizations nationwide. The monthly Report will highlight projects at hospitals that feature retail stores, ecommerce, product sales, and retail health services.

"For years, the industry has been focused on the possibilities of retail healthcare. We believe it is crucial that a series of verifiable case studies are created that will give healthcare executives the reference data they need to evaluate these possibilities," said Tony Paquin, CEO of The Paquin Group.

The publication will feature a wide variety of retail projects like pharmacies, retail stores, fitness centers, blood testing and lab programs, gift shops, online stores, food services and more. An editorial staff has already been hired and is now researching the initial case studies.

"We see this project as a collaborative effort between our consulting team and the featured hospitals. I'm thankful that so many hospitals are willing to help us on this project, helping create a resource that will ultimately benefit the entire healthcare industry," Paquin said.

Healthcare executives can subscribe at no charge by visiting www.HealthcareRetailReport.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.

The Paquin Group has worked extensively with healthcare organizations nationwide in educating executives on opportunities in retail, including the sales of convenience and healthcare products as well as traditional gift shop items.

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