PRESS RELEASE

August 15, 2005 -- Nashville, TN. Stradis Healthcare, LLC has been named a 2005 Music City Future 50 company. The Music City Future 50 is an annual recognition program of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the 50 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the area.

The Music City Future 50 are identified through a nomination form, which includes questions about a company's past and projected sales and employment growth. To be eligible, companies must be privately owned, headquartered in Middle Tennessee, have 10 or more employees or annual revenue of at least $500,000, and anticipate revenue and employment growth of 10 percent or more per year for the next three years. The nominations are collected by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and tabulated by KraftCPAs, the official accounting firm of the Music City Future 50.

This marks the 14th year for the competition. Stradis Healthcare was among 180 companies vying for the distinction of being named one of the 2005 Music City Future 50.

"Future 50 companies exemplify excellence, and their achievements help drive economic growth in Middle Tennessee,'' said Lucy Carter, shareholder in Carter-Lankford CPAs and vice chairman of small business for the Chamber. "The success of these companies reinforces Middle Tennessee's reputation as a good place to start and grow a business. It's important that we recognize these companies for their contributions to our community."

Stradis Healthcare will receive recognition as a Future 50 company in a special section published by The Tennessean and at a reception and awards dinner on Thursday, September 29 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd. E.

The 2005 Music City Future 50 Awards are presented by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Bank of America, KraftCPAs, The Tennessean and Mailer's Choice Inc.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is Middle Tennessee's largest business federation, representing more than 3,500 member companies. The organization is dedicated to developing the region as a desirable place to live, work and visit.