Denver, Colo., October 30, 2007 - MCN Healthcare Inc., a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions for the healthcare industry today announced GAGE HealthCare Consulting as a new strategic partner. GAGE is uniquely situated as an industry expert regarding CMS' Physicians Quality Report Initiative (PQRI). The consulting firm prepares physicians, hospitals, medical associations and EHR companies for optimal participation and maximized revenues. The two companies will work together to provide enhanced services and create new and unique customer solutions.

Says Sherellen B. Gerhart, M.D. and GAGE president, "GAGE HealthCare Consulting was founded by practicing physicians to facilitate the delivery of quality healthcare to patients with diverse medical needs and to optimize the participation of all stakeholders. Our partnership with MCN is a natural fit. With 20 years of industry experience and a reputation for excellence, their regulatory policy content and software application will help a healthcare organization get into compliance. GAGE then works with the organization to help them implement those good policies and procedures into best practices."

"GAGE has the same passion about healthcare that inspired us to launch MCN over two decades ago," says Amanda Valeur, MCN president and founder. "Their energy and commitment to quality improvement is contagious. At MCN, we are always looking to improve the customer experience; providing a channel for new resources delivers added-value for our current customers. The expertise that GAGE brings is very complementary to MCN's products and workflow solutions. All of us at MCN look forward to working closely with GAGE, our new strategic partner."

About GAGE Health
GAGE works with healthcare organizations to facilitate the adoption of quality initiatives and practice excellence strategies. Based in Sacramento, California, with national outreach, the company offers expertise in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) initiatives. GAGE specializes in PQRI, MS-DRG, and DMEPOS programs. Learn more about the company at www.gagehealth.com.

About MCN Healthcare
MCN is a leading provider of regulatory compliance and learning solutions for the healthcare industry. Over the past 20 years, more than 16,000 organizations worldwide have benefited from our practical cost-effective services for policy management, staff education and safety training. MCN Healthcare is privately owned and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about the company at www.mcnhealthcare.com.

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