CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 8, 2005 -- PocketMed, a leading provider of mobile software for healthcare professionals, today announced that it has won two "Bright Star" Mobile Star Awards from MobileVillage®.

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Dr. Scott Strayer, president and CEO of PocketMed, was awarded a "Bright Star" as an industry leader in mobile healthcare. In addition, PocketBilling, the company's point-of-care, charge capture solution for handhelds, received a "Bright Star" award in the enterprise mobile healthcare data charge capture category.

"Our company is delighted to have received not one, but two 'Bright Star' Mobile Star Awards," said Dr. Strayer, president and CEO of PocketMed. "Receiving these awards on behalf of PocketMed is a result of our commitment to build the best mobile handheld solutions for improving patient care at the point of service."

As the founder of PocketMed, Dr. Strayer is internationally recognized for his teaching, clinical expertise and research interests in mobile technology. He is dedicated to improving patient care through mobile IT and is widely acknowledged for developing one of the first charge capture systems for physicians. Dr. Strayer successfully grew PocketMed from inception to its current industry-leading customer base of over 5,000 active, practicing physicians throughout the United States and the world.

"Our readers have great industry knowledge and are eager to tell the world which mobile products deserve recognition," says MobileVillage editor Gary Thayer. "Dr. Strayer and PocketBilling exemplify the high standards set by these awards."

PocketBilling is the fastest, easiest, and most intuitive method for physicians to capture charges for inpatient billing and tracking. It is in use at nearly every major medical center throughout the United States, and in private practices across the United States and around the world.

PocketBilling is available for instant download at www.pocketmed.com, offering a 30-day demo version. The full version software retails for $59.99.

About PocketMed, LLC

Founded in 1999, PocketMed is dedicated to improving patient care by bringing mobile technology applications to the point of care. PocketMed has successfully captured one of the largest market shares of practicing physicians with its two products -- PocketBilling and PocketProcedures available for Palm OS and Microsoft Pocket PC devices.

About MobileVillage

A pioneer in developing the enterprise mobile technology market, MobileVillage / PDA Inc. is a market and solution development company dedicated to advancing mobile and wireless enterprise computing within select vertical and horizontal market segments. Visit MobileVillage online at www.mobilevillage.com.

©2005 PocketMed, LLC. All rights reserved.

PocketMed, PocketBilling and PocketProcedures are trademarks or registered trademarks of PocketMed, LLC. All other brand and product names herein may be the property of their respective owners.

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