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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ECP therapy receives increased Medicare reimbursement
Non-invasive cardiac therapy recognized for added value

Cleveland, OH; January 26, 2007 – ScottCare Corporation, a leader in non-invasive cardiology products, is pleased to announce that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has significantly increased reimbursement levels for external counterpulsation (ECP) therapy, effective January 1, 2007.

While 2007 Medicare physician payments for cardiology overall dropped by 2%, ECP merited a 6.3% increase. As a result, the new 2007 national average physician reimbursement for ECP therapy increased to $147 per one-hour session and $5,160 for the complete course of treatment.

“We are pleased that the 2007 fee schedule reflects the increasing value of ECP therapy,” says Ken Zajaczkowski, President of ScottCare Corporation. “A growing body of evidence demonstrates the value of ECP for patients who are not amenable to other more invasive forms of treatment.”

NICORE ECP systems are used by hundreds of hospitals and office practices across the country, providing clinicians with a proven, non-invasive cardiac care therapy to improve the health and quality of life for cardiac patients. Clinical studies have demonstrated that ECP therapy benefits more than 80% of patients treated, with significant improvement in relief of the symptoms of angina and heart failure, increased functional capacity, and reduced dependence on medication.

For more information on ScottCare’s NICORE Advantage ECP technology, call 1-800-243-9412, ext. 128, or visit www.scottcare.com.

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About ScottCare Corporation

ScottCare Corporation is a leader in non-invasive cardiology therapy and monitoring. Since 1989, ScottCare has manufactured quality medical devices serving cardiopulmonary professionals. By cost-effectively applying state-of-the-art technology, the company offers the most versatile and powerful systems on the market. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, ScottCare is a division of the Scott Fetzer Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska. Visit ScottCare on the web at: www.scottcare.com.

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CONTACT: Bill Kulp, Director of Product/Market Development
ScottCare Corporation
216-362-0550, ext. 133; E-mail: wkulp@scottcare.com