Krames StayWell Receives Top Accolades from Clients—Annual Survey Reveals Exceptional Client Satisfaction

Evanston, IL, August 6, 2009 – Custom health communications company Krames StayWell (KSW), a division of MediMedia USA, has received top marks from its clients in its annual client satisfaction survey.

KSW conducted the survey with its print client base to gauge satisfaction in a number of areas, including product, design, custom writing, and value of investment. As a result, 98% report being satisfied with KSW overall, including 72% who say they are very satisfied.

The survey also revealed clients are very satisfied or satisfied with:

Following are comments from KSW clients:

"The team has done a great deal to integrate print and web," said Pat Rossley from Keystone Mercy/AmeriHealth Mercy.

"They are very patient and helpful, and are sensitive to our ever-changing needs. It means so much to have such a friendly, open relationship. I feel like I’m dealing more with friends than colleagues, and we have a fantastic relationship," said Shirley Walker from QualChoice/QCA Health Plan, Inc.

"The team assigned to my publication is dynamic! I not only value their input, but also sincerely appreciate their involvement with ensuring an outstanding newsletter each time," said Carol Finocchario from Main Line Health.

"We’re thrilled our clients view our products as best-in-class and their account team as an extension of their organization," said Krames StayWell president and CEO Trent Sterling. "Providing extraordinary client service is a top priority for KSW and we are extremely proud to continue our tradition of very strong client satisfaction and collaboration."

In addition to its award-winning print products, Krames StayWell is a leader in interactive web-based solutions including custom health content solutions delivered via a variety of sophisticated technology platforms.

About Krames StayWell (KSW)
Krames StayWell is the leader in custom health content solutions delivered via variety of sophisticated technology platforms. Our interactive offerings include robust web platforms, online health libraries, e-mail marketing programs, and an extensive range of multimedia tools including video, podcasts and animations. The company serves hundreds of clients representing several channels in the healthcare industry: hospitals and health systems; health plans; employers; and retail organizations. StayWell Custom also offers a comprehensive range of print and print/interactive integrated solutions to meet a broad range of clients’ marketing and communication needs.

KSW is a member of the StayWell family of companies, which includes Krames, StayWell Health Management, StayWell Consumer Health Publishing (A Harvard Medical School Strategic Alliance), Vitality Communications, StayWell Productions and The Red Cross Strategic Business Alliance. StayWell, which is a division of MediMedia USA, represents the largest patient education and consumer health information publisher in North America.

For more information visit www.staywellcustom.com.

About MediMedia
Headquartered in Chatham, NJ, with 1,500 employees in offices throughout the U.S., MediMedia changes consumer and professional behaviors through superior engagement, education and end-user preferences. Our health information services group creates, publishes, distributes, and syndicates on and off-line health information to help consumers make informed health decisions on behalf of a variety of sponsors, including providers – both hospitals and physicians, payers, and online media companies. Our health management services group provides population health management services which help consumers lower their health risk, enabling employers to lower their risks, utilization and ultimately their health care expenses. And finally, our professional segment derives its revenues from providing online/off-line professional promotion, engagement, and education services targeted to healthcare professionals and their patients.

MediMedia is a Vestar Capital Partners portfolio company.

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for more information contact:
Laura Floyd
Krames StayWell
847.733.4575
lfloyd@kramesstaywell.com