Boston, MA—(March 17, 2005) NorthPoint Domain announces the launch of Risk Factor Management, a new patient health literacy category that expands the company’s Patient Literacy Center (PLC). Risk Factor Management articles are now featured in the PLC along with existing specialty patient education articles on Conditions, Tests, and Treatments.

Many risk factors, such as smoking or obesity, contribute to acute or chronic health conditions. Risk Factor Management articles can teach patients safe and effective ways to manage risk factors based on current clinical and government health guidelines. The new Risk Factor Management category further increases patient literacy, allows the physician to communicate with patients at the point of care, and enhances the patient-physician relationship.

The articles are written in an easy-to-understand style that explains the health consequences of a risk factor and provides detailed information on how patients can manage their health risks. NorthPoint Domain's prestigious Medical Advisory Board specialty physicians regularly review the articles.

"Managing risk factors has become an integral part of the process of patient care; more evidence and awareness of the manageable health risks have resulted in the growing need for educational materials that can support the patient-physician interaction," said Rony Sellam, COO of NorthPoint Domain. "Improved and more focused risk factor management is particularly relevant to the cardiology, vascular and urology specialists that we serve and enhances our continuum of care approach."

NorthPoint Domain’s articles enhance patient care by offering in-depth educational materials that physician specialists or physician extenders prescribe to their patients at the point of care. These practice-provided materials teach and encourage patients to proactively manage the factors that affect their health and well-being.

Risk Factor Management topics include:

About NorthPoint Domain: NorthPoint Domain, Inc is a closely held, private company providing medical information services and Informed Care technology products designed to address health literacy concerns and deliver patient care oversight for the specialty specific practice. The company maintains that medical decisions are best made by physicians in partnership with patients and their families. For more information, please visit www.northpointdomain.com.

Contact:

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