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VISICU, Inc. (NASDAQ:EICU) and John Muir Health jointly announce plans to implement VISICU�s eICU� Program later this year. John Muir�s eICU Program will extend their bedside care teams, providing patients and bedside caregivers an extra-layer of support from remote intensivists (physicians specializing in critical care) and experienced critical care nurses. The eICU technology�s early warning software, remote monitoring tools, and communication tools provide the remote clinicians the information necessary to integrate into the care of each patient. �At John Muir we have a best in class care team that is dedicated to restoring the health of our patients.� said J. Kendall Anderson, president and CEO, John Muir Health. �Our role is to provide that team with the support and tools they need to achieve that goal. We are excited to bring our health system the eICU Program which has been shown to improve quality and reduce length of stay through care team expansion and technology.� Once all implementation phases are complete, both John Muir campuses including all 65 ICU beds will have access to around-the-clock, advanced critical care expertise without having to leave their local care facility. �It has been repeatedly shown that with the extra level of vigilance and use of Smart Alert prompts, you are able to improve quality and clinical outcomes,� said Dawn Colburn, Vice-President of Quality, John Muir Health. �Furthermore, the data provided by the eICU technology will help our care teams on their quest to continually improve the care we provide.� �We share John Muir�s commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety,� said Frank T. Sample, VISICU Chairman and CEO. �We are pleased to be able to support their caregivers in this quest through the implementation of the eICU Program.� About VISICU VISICU, Inc. (NASDAQ:EICU) is a healthcare information technology and clinical solutions company focused on transforming the delivery of critical care through its eICU� Program. The eICU Program restructures the practice of critical care by using remote monitoring technology to allow health systems to centralize scarce critical care trained staff to improve coverage and for earlier intervention to prevent or manage crises. A study (Crit Care Med 2004; 32:31-38) documented the clinical and financial benefits of the program. The eICU Program enables hospitals to meet The Leapfrog Group�s ICU patient care safety standards. For more information, visit www.VISICU.com. VISICU� and eICU� are registered trademarks of VISICU, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brand names, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. visicu-g About John Muir Health John Muir Health is among the Bay Area�s most advanced and comprehensive resources for medical care with two medical centers; the John Muir Behavioral Health Center; the John Muir Physician Network, comprised of nearly 800 primary care and specialty physicians; and other remote facilities and services. John Muir Medical Center � Walnut Creek Campus is a 321-bed acute care facility that is designated as the trauma center for Contra Costa County and part of Solano County. Areas of specialty include high- and low-risk obstetrics, orthopedics, neurosciences, cardiac care and cancer care. John Muir Medical Center � Concord Campus is a 254-bed acute care facility. It has long been recognized as a preeminent center for cancer care and cardiac care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, advanced endoscopic and robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, orthopedic and neurology programs. Both medical centers are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), a national surveyor of quality patient care. Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the provisions of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned that statements in this release that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the company�s performance, and actual results, financial condition or business could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. 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