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ReachMD's new medium provides the AGA Institute with the ideal and mostdirect broadcast platform for reaching the professional healthcare markets.Under the terms of the agreement, ReachMD will provide AGA with a new media toreach out to gastroenterologists. The AGA Institute joins the likes of othernetwork partners to sponsor programming on ReachMD such as the AmericanMedical Association, the American Retina Foundation, and the University ofPennsylvania.
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G.I. Insights is co-hosted by two thought leaders in the field ofGastroenterology:
Dr. Rubin and Dr. Goldstein will cover the latest G.I. trends in clinicalpractice, CTC and radiology technologies, and policies leading up to thisyear's presidential election.
ReachMD will begin airing G.I. Insights on XM 157, The Channel for MedicalProfessionals, and online at www.reachmd.com on Monday, May 19th.
"With new developments in the gastroenterological arena becoming hottopics in American medicine, G.I. Insights brought to you by the AGAInstitute, on ReachMD will highlight some of most relevant medical programmingout there," says Gary Epstein, CEO of ReachMD. "ReachMD is pleased to featurethe AGA Institute and continue the ReachMD's great program momentum."
About the American Gastroenterological Association
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is dedicated to themission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology. Founded in1897, the AGA is one of the oldest medical-specialty societies in the U.S.Comprised of two non-profit organizations -- the AGA and the AGA Institute --our more than 16,000 members include physicians and scientists who research,diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The AGAadministers all membership and public policy activities, while the AGAInstitute runs the organization's practice, research and educational programs.For more information, please visit www.gastro.org.
About ReachMD
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ReachMD is a leading provider ofadvanced healthcare information and education for medical professionals. Thecompany's proprietary technology uses emerging media channels to allow busyprofessionals to hear the latest in specific healthcare issues in the mostconvenient ways. ReachMD's multi-channel platform includes satellite radio andonline programming that can be accessed through any XM radio, digital mediadevice or personal computer. ReachMD's original programming includesinterviews with world-renowned physicians covering professional topics withinclinical medicine, treatment, research, executive management, governmentpolicies, technology and global health issues, among others. Strategicpartners include the American Medical Association; American College ofCardiology; American Gastroenterology Association; American College ofAllergy, Asthma and Immunology; National Lipid Association, American RetinaFoundation and University of Pennsylvania. To access ReachMD's originalprogramming, visit ReachMD at www.reachmd.com or XM Channel 157.-- Dr. David Rubin, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Program Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the University of Chicago Medical Center. -- Dr. Jay Goldstein, Professor of Medicine and Vice Head for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chica
