Verispan Adds Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwife and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Lists to Allied Health Care Database.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

YARDLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2003

Verispan is pleased to announce the release of three new health care lists--Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and Clinical Nurse Specialist-- which provide clients with indispensable tools for understanding and targeting the "hidden prescribers" of the health care industry.

Verispan can help clients get information on these health care professionals to assist with a launch, drive brand awareness or ensure brand security. Certified Nurse Midwives provide well-woman gynecologic and low-risk obstetric care, including primary and prenatal care; assistance with labor, delivery and family planning; postpartum care; and menopausal management.

They have prescribing authority in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists administer more than 65% of all anesthetics each year. They frequently work independently in nearly all settings in which anesthesia is given: operating rooms, dental offices and ambulatory surgical settings.

Clinical Nurse Specialists assess health, make diagnoses and administer treatment. In addition to patient care, these specialists are involved in consultation, research, education and administration.