ReachMD channel to air on XM, offering broad range of medical news and
information from leading healthcare professionals
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ReachMD
(http://www.reachmd.com), an innovative health media company, today
announced it is creating a 24/7 national radio channel designed to meet the
needs of busy healthcare professionals. The channel is scheduled to launch
in the spring and will be available exclusively on XM, the nation's leading
satellite radio service.
The ReachMD channel will provide the medical community with a national
platform for discussion and news dissemination of general medical content
as well as specialty content. The unique programming, developed by ReachMD
in conjunction with leading healthcare professionals, institutions and
associations, will feature clinical research updates, policy reports,
regulatory information, conference coverage, lifestyle segments and best
healthcare practices.
"I created ReachMD to help healthcare providers receive medical
information on their own terms," said David Preskill, MD, Founder of
ReachMD and a practicing OB/GYN. "With the launch of the ReachMD channel,
we can now deliver this information 24/7 on a national scale."
"We're proud to work with ReachMD to bring this incredibly targeted
channel to XM," said Kraig Kitchin, President/COO of Premiere Radio
Networks. "We envision the ReachMD channel as the ultimate destination for
busy medical professionals seeking timely medical news and information."
Premiere Radio Networks and ReachMD will join forces in representing
sponsorships for the channel.
About ReachMD
ReachMD, headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois, is a leading
provider of advanced healthcare information and education for healthcare
professionals. The company's proprietary technology provides the most up to
date healthcare information delivery in the field through cellular phone,
satellite radio and online. This technology allows healthcare professionals
access to the latestinformation in best practices, and new advances in
treatment and delivers this information through convenient and accessible
technologies. http://www.reachmd.com
About XM
XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 7.6
million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington,
DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville,
Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2007 lineup includes more than 170 digital
channels of choice, including: commercial-free music, plus premier sports,
news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the
most advanced traffic and weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services
for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140
different vehicle models for 2007. XM's industry-leading products
areavailable at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more
information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit
http://www.xmradio.com/.
Media Contacts:
Amy Maggio
ReachMD
877-675-0439, ext. 714
amaggio@reachmd.com
David Butler
XM
202-380-4317
david.butler@xmradio.com
Amir Forester
Premiere Radio Networks
818-461-5404
aforester@premiereradio.com
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SOURCE ReachMD
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Related links:
http://www.reachmd.com
http://www.xmradio.com
CONTACT:
Amy Maggio of ReachMD, +1-877-675-0439, ext.
714, or amaggio@reachmd.com; or David Butler of XM,
+1-202-380-4317, or david.butler@xmradio.com; or Amir Forester of
Premiere Radio Networks, +1-818-461-5404, or
aforester@premiereradio.com
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