Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Partners with The ChinaCare Group
Hospital of the Stars: Building its Name Brand in China


BEIJING, PR China. – January 1, 2004 –

The ChinaCare Group (Beijing and Hong Kong) and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles) officially announced the signing of a strategic consulting engagement to assist Cedars- Sinai in building its name brand recognition in China and increasing its healthcare network.

The only international healthcare consulting and development firm based in China, the ChinaCare Group will also be coordinating the presentation of a series of educational seminars for physicians and administrators featuring prominent physicians and surgeons from the medical staff of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The largest medical center in the United States and famous as the 'Hospital of the Stars' because of well-known patients in the entertainment industry, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been focused since its founding in 1902 on providing the finest healthcare available. Dr. Spencer Koerner, Director of International Health and Telemedicine at CSMC stated: "We look forward to working with the medical community in China, Cedars-Sinai sees China as an outstanding opportunity to learn and share. China is an exciting and dynamic environment for healthcare and we are pleased to be a part of it."

Mr. David Wood, President and Senior Partner of the ChinaCare Group, added, "The ChinaCare Group is pleased to have the opportunity to assist a medical center as prominent as Cedars-Sinai in its efforts to build strong relationships with the healthcare community in China."

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About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Quality patient care and dedication to patient satisfaction are the cornerstones of Cedars-Sinai. Our quality is measured in high patient satisfaction scores, continuous clinical performance activities, excellent medical outcomes, ongoing research and academic programs. More than 1,800 physicians in virtually all medical specialties help Cedars- Sinai to be continuously ranked as one of America's best Medical Facilities.

About The ChinaCare Group
The ChinaCare Group is the only international healthcare consulting firm in mainland China. Focused on consulting and development activities, The ChinaCare Group brings a detailed knowledge of the economics, practices and structure of international healthcare to its engagements with Chinese clients. It provides its international clients with the detailed knowledge and understanding of the complex Chinese healthcare environment that can only be gained through practical experience. No other firm has this capability.

The ChinaCare Group and The ChinaCare Group logo are registered trademarks. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright 2004 The ChinaCare Group, CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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The ChinaCare Group
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