ReachMD Broadcasts First Live Interactive Accredited Medical Education (CME/CE) Program for Medical Professionals on November 16, 2009.

CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - ReachMD, one of the nations newest and fastest growing media communications platforms for medical professionals, will premiere the first live interactive accredited medical education (CME/CE) program on November 16^th, 2009, via its network of distribution channels, including ReachMD's national XM Satellite Radio Channel 160.

This new broadcast series is a partnership with North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) who is sponsoring the series of four interviews; Deep Vein Thrombosis in Focus: Expert Perspectives on Reducing the Burden of Venous Thromboembolism. This series is CME/CE-accredited for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses by NACCME, and is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S. This live program series is designed for hospital-based and other physicians and allied healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients at-risk for VTE.

For the first time ever, participants will be able to listen to the CME/CE broadcast live on XM 160, on ReachMD.com and on ReachMD's new MedicalRadio iPhone App. Participation in this activity is FREE. Following each interview with experts in the field, ReachMD will take questions live from the audience via phone at 888-MD1-REACH (888-631-7322), email at CME@ReachMD.com and via Twitter at CMEonReachMD.

"This represents the first national broadcast of it's kind for continuing medical education where participants can interact with the world renown faculty that NACCME has lined up for this program," said Gary Epstein, CEO of ReachMD. "ReachMD is proud to continue to deliver innovation in the Medical Education media space and we expect this new live programming to generate as much enthusiasm as our iPhone application last year."

"Through our partnership with ReachMD, NACCME is excited about this integration of new media and interactive educational design that should be both informative and highly engaging for learners across the continuum of VTE care," said Randy Robbin, President of NACCME.

Live Schedule

Tune in to hear Dr. Lee Freedman and Dr. Matthew Sorrentino interview key thought leaders Dr. Joseph Caprini, Dr. Thomas DeLoughery, Dr. Franklin Michota and Dr. Ann Wittkowsky.

Monday		16-Nov		8PM EDT		with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. DeLoughery
Thursday		19-Nov		7PM EDT		with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Caprini
Tuesday		24-Nov		9PM EDT		with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Caprini
Monday		30-Nov		6PM EDT		with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Michota
Thursday		3-Dec		8PM EDT		with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Michota
Wednesday		9-Dec		9PM EDT		with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. DeLoughery
Thursday		10-Dec		7PM EDT		with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. Wittkowsky
Tuesday		15-Dec		6PM EDT		with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. Wittkowsky

About ReachMD: ReachMD, headquartered in Northbrook, IL, is a leading provider of advanced health care information and education for medical professionals. The company's proprietary technology uses emerging media channels to allow busy professionals to hear the latest in specific health care issues in the most convenient ways.

ReachMD's new media platform includes satellite radio, online programming that can be accessed through any XM radio, digital media device, or personal computer, as well as mobile platforms including the Apple iPhone. ReachMD's original programming includes interviews with world-renowned physicians covering professional topics within clinical medicine, treatment, research, executive management, government policies, technology, and global health issues, among others. ReachMD partners with top tier medical societies and accredited educational partners to provide this credible medical content.

Partners include the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Directors Association, American Medical Student Association, and American College of Nurse Practitioners, to name just a few. To access ReachMD's original programming 24/7, visit ReachMD at www.reachmd.com or XM Channel 160 or MedicalRadio iPhone App.

About NACCME: Committed to excellence in healthcare education, NACCME is dedicated to developing audience-focused CME/CE programming that addresses the educational and clinical care gaps of healthcare professionals nationwide. Each year, thousands of medical practitioners benefit from NACCME-sponsored CME/CE initiatives that expand professional knowledge, examine new technologies, investigate innovative therapies, and explore evidence-based patient care advances in a broad range of medical specialties.

NACCME's experienced clinical and educational development teams provide vital CME/CE programming through a host of media, including conferences, expositions, symposia, teleconferences, webcasts, and more. NACCME is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Council on Podiatric Medical Education, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation), and Commission on Dietetic Registration.

For more information on NACCME-sponsored CME/CE programming, please visit e-mail info@naccme.com, call 609-371-1137, or visit www.naccme.com.

CME Accreditation

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

NACCME designates each educational activity for a maximum of_0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CPE Accreditation

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Each activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN 276-000-09-034-L01-P, 276-000-09-035-L01-P, 276-000-09-036-L01-P, 276-000-09-037-L01-P).

CNE Accreditation

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 0.5 contact hour(s).

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 0.5 contact hour(s).

ReachMD
Natalie Allman, 847-323-4943
nallman@reachmd.com