Neoforma Educational Webinar Demonstrates How Manufacturers Can Optimize Data To Improve Sales

Neoforma Educational Webinar Demonstrates How Manufacturers Can
Optimize Data To Improve Sales 


SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Neoforma, Inc.
(NASDAQ:NEOF) has launched an educational online seminar program for
medical/surgical manufacturers seeking comprehensive, accurate sales tracing
and chargeback information to improve sales and profitability.  The seminars,
which will be held via the Web on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 and Wednesday, June
15, 2005, are part of a series of outreach programs Neoforma has planned to
help medical/surgical manufacturers energize data for peak performance.

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During the one-hour session, supply chain experts will demonstrate how
optimized data can improve sales analysis and chargeback processes for
medical/surgical manufacturers.  Participants will learn how SalesTrace(TM), an
innovative sales reporting software application offered through Neoforma's
Contract Management Solution(TM), enables greater visibility to important sales
data, which can be used to improve sales and drive profitability.

The complexity of the medical/surgical marketplace -- with its distribution
requirements, contracting practices with buying groups and contract
administration fees -- has created a critical need for clean data for accurate
chargeback and administration fees and business accounting practices.
SalesTrace is a flexible, sophisticated system that enables medical/surgical
manufacturers to manage their complex business practices from data procurement
to data cleansing, validating and reporting.

Neoforma executives Jeffrey Burgdoefer, a 20-year veteran of the healthcare
manufacturing industry, and Stuart Steinmark, an expert with nearly 20 years
experience in the scientific, research, and medical products industry, will
host the online seminars.

   What:
   Webinar on Optimizing Data for Improving Sales and Business Performance

   How:
   Register at:  http://www.neoforma.com/energyprogram/631b

   When:
   Wednesday, June 8, 2005 - 11:00 a.m. Eastern
   Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern

  About Neoforma


Neoforma is a leading supply chain management solutions provider for the
healthcare industry.  Through a unique combination of technology, information
and services, Neoforma provides innovative solutions to over 1,600 hospitals
and suppliers, supporting more than $11 billion in annualized transaction
volume.  By bringing together contract information and order data, Neoforma's
integrated solution set delivers a comprehensive view of an organization's
supply chain, driving cost savings and better decision-making for both
hospitals and suppliers.  For more information visit http://www.neoforma.com/.

NOTE:  Neoforma is a trademark of Neoforma, Inc.  Other Neoforma logos, product
names and service names are also trademarks of Neoforma, Inc., which may be
registered in other countries.  Other product and brand names are trademarks of
their respective owners. 

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