PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 12, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today that the Company's TB&A Hospital Television, Inc. subsidiary recently earned MedAssets Supply Chain Systems' Platinum Vendor status. The platinum level is the highest vendor designation awarded by MedAssets Supply Chain Systems, a MedAssets company (Nasdaq:MDAS). 71 vendors were awarded the Platinum Vendor designation at the MedAssets Healthcare Business Summit in Las Vegas in March 2008, attended by more than 3,000 healthcare professionals.
The award recognizes outstanding vendors and is based on improving customer savings and customer satisfaction, filing reports and submitting fee schedules in a timely manner, continuous growth in purchase volume, and supporting MedAssets' philanthropic efforts.
About Patient Portal Technologies
Patient Portal Technologies is a leading provider of creative and innovative technology solutions and process improvements for healthcare institutions. The company's products and services utilize a state-of-the-art proprietary software platform that optimizes patient flow, reduces administrative costs, provides patient education, and maximizes reimbursement to service providers. In support of the Company's programs to ensure increased patient satisfaction and education, our TB&A subsidiary is a leading provider of cutting-edge television and telecommunications technology to hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the U.S.
About MedAssets
MedAssets (Nasdaq:MDAS) partners with healthcare providers to improve their financial strength by implementing integrated spend management and revenue cycle solutions that help control cost, improve margins and cash flow, increase regulatory compliance, and optimize operational efficiency. MedAssets serves more than 125 health systems, 2,500 hospitals and 30,000 non-acute care healthcare providers. For more information, visit www.medassets.com.