BREAKING NEWS

March 20, 2004.

The Opticians Association of Canada Has Chosen Continovation Services Inc. ITRANS™ To Offer Canadian Opticians The Ability To Process Consumer Insurance Claims Electronically.

Winnipeg, MB (March 2004)

In a 'first' for Canadian vision care professionals, the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC), today announces that it has selected Continovation Services Inc. (CSI) to supply electronic claims capability to Canadian opticians through the CSI ITRANS™ system.

OAC/ CSI ITRANS™ Alliance

• "This initiative with Canadian Opticians is an excellent opportunity to deliver quality customer service to help improve and promote the health of patients, and we are delighted to be working with the innovative team at OAC" said CSI President Brenda Naylor.

• "The OAC is excited to work with CSI ITRANS™ in offering Canadian Opticians the use of CSI's 'one of a kind' technology that is designed to support healthcare providers and all of their electronic transactions" said OAC President Don Smith.

• Continovation Services Inc. provides innovative electronic transaction and messaging services related to industry transactions with all health care provider offices, insurance carriers, software vendors, networks and other health industry businesses.

For more information on this and other projects of the OAC contact Mary Field, Chief Administrative Officer for OAC National Affairs mfield@opticians.ca.