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Former House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt to Join MMR to promote its mission of educating the public on the importance of starting Personal Health Records MMR Information Systems, Inc. , which through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, MyMedicalRecords, Inc. (collectively, "MMR") provides consumer-controlled Personal Health Records ("PHRs") and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions , announced that the Honorable Richard A. Gephardt, a member of MyMedicalRecords, Inc.'s Board of Advisors since 2007, will work with MMR to promote its mission of educating the public on the importance of starting a PHR now. Mr. Gephardt will also assist MMR in identifying opportunities to receive stimulus funds to subsidize the cost of getting an easy-to-use Personal Health Record into millions of American households sooner than later. Computerized health records are a centerpiece of the nation's healthcare reform. Educating consumers on the importance of having a secure easy-to-use PHR can help reduce healthcare costs by eliminating duplicate testing and preventing medical errors while potentially helping to save lives well in advance of the 19 billion dollars in stimulus funds flowing into the marketplace.

Mr. Gephardt will be joining MMR for a day at the upcoming Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition on April 5th in Chicago.

"Any product or service that can help the public better manage their family's health status should be considered part of an overall plan created by the government," said Mr. Gephardt. "It is essential that the private and public sectors create solutions to give Americans both access to affordable, quality healthcare, and at the same time encourage them to make informed choices. A PHR that people can easily connect with, gives them immediate access to their medical records so that it becomes an integral part of their wellness, and ensures their personal privacy, has to be considered a life tool that by its use promotes healthy behavior."

Mr. Gephardt served as Congressman from Missouri in the United States House of Representatives for 28 years, from 1976 to 2004. During that time, he was elected to serve as House Democratic Leader for more than 14 years, as House Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995 and House Minority Leader from 1995 to 2003. He was a colleague in the House to 49 currently serving U.S. Senators and members of the Executive Branch, and is universally recognized as a national leader on healthcare, trade and tax fairness and as an advocate for issues of economic fairness and opportunity for American families. He is currently President and CEO of the Washington-based Gephardt Group. In addition, as a member of America's Agenda, he is actively involved in helping to identify solutions to address the healthcare crisis in the United States. The organization's healthcare reform advocacy arm, America's Agenda: Health Care for All, has been building bipartisan coalitions and winning healthcare reform victories in key states.

MMR's full-featured MyMedicalRecords PHR product will accommodate a family of 10 (including pets). Unlike similar products, this enables a user to receive medical records from all of the family's healthcare professionals, including doctors, hospitals (and the veterinarian). A MyMedicalRecords PHR account also includes four password-protected EsafeDepositBoxes, which are secure online vaults that allow users to store their legal, insurance, financial and similar important documents in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

About MMR Information Systems, Inc.

MMR Information Systems, Inc. (formerly Favrille, Inc.), through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, MyMedicalRecords, Inc. (collectively, "MMR"), provides secure and easy-to-use Web-based Personal Health Record (PHR) and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions, serving consumers, healthcare professionals, employers, insurance companies, unions and professional organizations. Seeking to empower individuals and their families to have greater control over their health and well-being, MMR facilitates access to medical records and other important documents, such as living wills, birth certificates, passports, advance directives and insurance policies, anytime from anywhere using the Internet. Additional information regarding MMR's business and its products, including trial accounts, is available at www.mymedicalrecords.com and www.mmrinformationsystems.com.

Source: MMR Information Systems, Inc.