DrFirst.com Joins iPhysicianNet to Offer Physicians Free Computers, High-speed Internet Connection and Electronic Prescriptions.

Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 16, 2001

DrFirst.com and iPhysicianNet have signed a co-marketing agreement under which the iPhysicianNet network for electronic video detailing will be offered to over 800 qualifying physicians in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. areas.

Along with DrFirst's Electronic Prescription Management System (Rcopia), these physicians will also be offered iPhysicianNet's high-speed Internet access and a physician-focused video computer for e-Detailing.

"We are pleased to be working with the company that created 'e-Detailing' to offer our clients best of breed technology along with the obvious benefits of free computers and high-speed Internet access," said James F. Chen, CEO and Chairman of DrFirst.com. "The combination of DrFirst and iPhysicianNet's solutions results in a win-win scenario for both busy physicians and pharmaceutical companies as well as for office managers, pharmacies and patients."

"This partnership presents a tremendous opportunity to leverage the newest technologies and sales channels, " said Ernie Zaik, Vice President of Physician Recruiting & Relations at iPhysicianNet, "We look forward to combining the accessibility of Rcopia's online prescription system with the convenience of Web-based detailing to make a powerful impact on the pharmaceutical side of the healthcare community."

About DrFirst.com

DrFirst.com provides membership-based communication and business productivity solutions for physicians, dentists, and healthcare organizations through the Internet on an Application Service Provider (ASP) basis.

The platform for DrFirst's products and services is its Secure Message Exchange network, which allows its members to communicate securely within their practices and with colleagues, labs, pharmacies, hospitals, and other business partners outside their practices.

Members also access DrFirst's software applications, including its electronic medical records, practice management solution, and Rcopia, its electronic prescription management system, through the network, which can be accessed by traditional desktop computers and handheld devices. More information about DrFirst.com can be found at www.drfirst.com.

About iPhysicianNet

iPhysicianNet created the e-detailing, and is unique in providing its live, face-to-face video detailing system. The iPhysicianNet system utilizes a network of video conferencing equipped personal computers operating through high-speed telecommunications lines to provide physicians with access to live interactions with pharmaceutical companies, the Internet, e-mail, medical news, and continuing medical education resources.

The company, formed in 1996, is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, visit www.iPhysicianNet.com.

For further information:

John F. Bartos, Jr. Vice President of Business Development DrFirst.com, Inc. 3206 Tower Oaks Boulevard Suite 310 Rockville, MD 20852 301/231-9510 (ext. 109)