DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004--GHN-Online, a leading-edge and uniquely architected rules-based online and real-time clearinghouse offering the simplest and fastest claims-to-cash solution, anywhere, today announced that it has been selected by TriMed Solutions and its FastEMC software solution to provide its 5,000 physicians in 1,400 single as well as group practice facilities with state-of-the-art claims processing. Post-transition FastEMC's Physician clientele will have the additional opportunity to also add Eligibility as well as ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice)/EOB (Explanation of Benefit) functionality to optimize their respective Revenue-Cycle Management operations.

"FastEMC is an easy electronic claims software package used by small group practices and clinics, billing services, and software integrators looking for a universal claims processing and record management solution," according to Andrew Turnbull, CEO, TriMed Solutions. "GHN was able to meet our need for an all-payer, web-enabled EDI solution: this partnership will allow us to serve our clients with better software, better connectivity, and streamlined work-flow. We are excited to be able to offer our providers the value that will come from consolidated claims status reporting, real-time claims management, eligibility verification, and the many other valuable tools available through this partnership."

Azadeh Farahmand, CEO and Founder of GHN-Online, stated: "We are looking forward to providing our services and support to FastEMC's sole and small-group practitioners with the same level of zeal that our large institutional clients receive, and we couldn't be happier with being selected by them. We are going to take their clients to heights of efficiency and optimal cashflow and reimbursements that in all likelihood they never thought possible."