Physicians Practice Names Joanne Tetrault Editorial Director

Baltimore, Maryland — June 22, 2005 — Physicians Practice today announced the appointment of Joanne Tetrault to director of editorial services. Tetrault leaves her post as managing editor of Physicians Practice®, The Business Journal for Physicians.
In her new role, Tetrault will maintain high quality educational content distributed to physicians through print, online, satellite, and live symposia.

"As our practice management journal continues to grow, I look forward to providing the highest quality information to healthcare professionals who subscribe to additional educational programs and publications that we produce," Tetrault said.

Tetrault joined the journal's editorial team in 2001 as an associate editor, and was promoted to managing editor in 2002. She will remain involved with the publication as an editor, and occasional contributor.

"We are pleased to have Joanne oversee the editorial content of the customized work that we develop for clients," said Gerry Hartung, chief executive officer and co-founder of Physicians Practice. "Her standards will translate into higher quality content for our healthcare constituents."

Throughout her 13 years of healthcare industry experience, Tetrault has managed a physician communication workshop series for an international pharmaceutical company, and served as principal of an independent healthcare communications firm, which was later purchased by an online content development company.

Tetrault earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Delaware, and a Master of Arts degree in Publications Design from the University of Baltimore.

About Physicians Practice
Physician’s Practice, an innovative healthcare media and education company, creates content to help physicians optimize their practice operations through its award-winning journal, Physicians Practice®, America’s Leading Practice Management Journal, popular Web site (www.PhysiciansPractice.com), complimentary e-newsletter Physicians Practice Pearls®, audioconferences, newsletters, satellite television programs, and live seminars. Founded in 1989 by Gerry Hartung and Scott Weber, Physicians Practice is headquartered in Glen Burnie, Md. For additional information and practice management tools, visit us at www.PhysiciansPractice.com.

For More Information, Contact:
LaWanda Stone Abernathy
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
(443) 543-5144
labernathy@physicianspractice.com

Catherine Bretz Mullaney, MHA
Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Development
(443) 543-5154
cbretz@physicianspractice.com