Almost 52 million people speak a primary language other than English inthe United States making language barriers a major issue, particularly in themedical industry. The Phrazer(TM) is a handheld device designed specificallyto connect patients and doctors in real time with virtual doctors who speakmore than 200 different languages(http://www.geacom.net/Product_Language.html). This new device ensures correctcommunication regardless of language discrepancies when relaying symptoms,diagnoses and treatments between patients and doctors. The Phrazer'stouchscreen accesses accurate and culturally sensitive communication media(http://www.geacom.net/Product_Media.html)and delivers it via a uniquewireless headset system.

The Phrazer(TM) will be introduced to the public October 26th, 2008, atthe National Public Health Conference in San Diego, CA. The Phrazer(TM) is"the best the healthcare industry has been presented" according to Dr.Kownowalchuk, Occupational Medicine MD and GeaCom executive board member. "Byusing the Phrazer(TM), I could be communicating with every patient andproviding them a higher quality of care."

"Test marketing and strategic team building is overwhelmingly positive andwe are very eager to bring the Phrazer(TM) to clinical trials and introduceour solution to the public," said Mat Johnson, CEO of GeaCom, Inc.

A recent article in The New England Journal of Medicine, "LanguageBarriers to Health Care in the United States" (Glenn Flores, M.D.), documentsthe medical communication problem. According to one study, interpreters werenot used in 46 percent of emergency department cases involving patients withlimited English proficiency. The article further states that inadequatecommunication can have tragic consequences, and in one case themisinterpretation lead to a patient's delayed care, quadriplegia and asuccessful $71 million lawsuit.

All across the world, patients are receiving compromised care or are beingturned away entirely because of language barriers. Interacting with patientswho speak different languages is becoming common in the medical field and isboth a problem of patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Phrazer's(TM)ability is unprecedented and unrivaled. The Phrazer(TM) not only improves thequality of care, increases patient satisfaction and meets government mandatesbut also reduces operating costs with immediate digital charting capabilitiesand by providing a valuable alternative to costly live human translations.

GeaCom, Inc. has attracted major strategic relationships like EmersonElectronics, Medtronic, and Texas Instruments along with a seasoned executiveteam and advisory board.

To find out more about the Phrazer(TM), visit http://www.geacom.net orstop by the National Health Conference "Healthcare Without Borders" on October26th through October 29th, 2008 in San Diego, CA.

ABOUT GEACOM, INC: GeaCom is a Minnesota corporation founded in 2007 thatis dedicated to solving the many worldwide language related communicationproblems. GeaCom currently offers the Phrazer(TM) as the world's firsthandheld, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication system.

SOURCE GeaCom, Inc.