Guy McClurkan to join The Paquin Group as Vice President of Implementation Services

Celebration, Florida, October 23, 2006 – To better support its clients as a strategic integrated Healthcare Retail Consultant, The Paquin Group ( www.thepaquingroup.com ) has hired Guy McClurkan. McClurkan has joined the Paquin Group as Vice President of Implementation Services. “This underscores our commitment to the retail implementation process,” stated CEO, Tony Paquin. “Guy’s business development and leadership skills combined with his Master’s Degree in health administration and experience at Vanderbilt make him the perfect person.”

"I've experienced first hand the challenges and successes of operating financially viable businesses in today's environment. The opportunity to help hospitals and health systems thrive financially at the local level is a huge motivation for me personally," said McClurkan

“With today’s focus on corporate accountability and bottom-line results, it is crucial we provide quantifiable evidence that Healthcare Retail works,” explained Paquin, “By adding strategic thinkers to our team and delivering the implementation process in-house, we position ourselves to provide our clients the best possible value and services for these initiatives.”

McClurkan holds a Master of Health Administration degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Prior to joining The Paquin Group, McClurkan successfully led the business development and associated operational efforts for two Universities.

"Building successful new business ventures in any industry is difficult, but in healthcare the challenges are immense. I am eager to join The Paquin Group's outstanding combination of healthcare and retail experts in leading the way," stated McClurkan.

As Medical Center Director of Business Development for Vanderbilt University, Guy led the initiative to build and deploy the medical center’s integrated healthcare delivery system. McClurkan also served as Vice President of Affiliate Operations and Commercial Development for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. While at Embry-Riddle, he directed the development and operation of nontraditional business which provided new sources of funding for the university.

About The Paquin Group

The Paquin Group, the nation’s leading specialist in healthcare-based retail, 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. The Paquin Group helps hospitals identify and implement these new retail revenue strategies.