Two New Areas Expand Impact of Better Health & Medical Forum on America
Online

Health ResponseAbility Systems Increases Access to Information and
Communication

Vienna, VA -- October 12, 1995 -- America Online, Inc. and Health
ResponseAbility Systems, Inc. (HRS) today announced the addition of two
new areas to the widely popular Better Health & Medical Forum (AOL
KEYWORD: Better Health). Health ResponseAbility Systems, Inc., whose
mission is to empower their members to make informed decisions about
health, is part of The AOL Greenhousex, a business unit of America Online
designed to assist "infopreneurs" in the creation of unique online content
and interactive services for AOL and the Internet.

"Through The Better Health & Medical Forum, AOL is able to provide its
members with important information and resources, enabling them to make
informed decisions about healthcare," says Ted Leonsis, President of
America Online Services Company. "We truly believe the HRS Better Health &
Medical Forum is not only an effective tool in providing healthcare
information, but also acts as a stepping stone toward the future of
quality healthcare."

New to The Better Health & Medical Forum is The Personal Empowerment
Network - packed with 31 special interest areas - which will provide
support for AOL members who are affected by daily life challenges such as
lack of exercise and overeating, as well as medical conditions such as
cancer, heart problems, alcoholism or AIDS. The new areas are fueled by
member interaction and powered by solid information.

Available exclusively on The Better Health & Medical Forum, MEDLINE
provides AOL members with a link to the National Library of Medicine, the
world's leading bibliographic database of medical information. MEDLINE on
AOL represents the first time in history that consumers will have access
to such a comprehensive medical database with fast and easy search
functions.

"The power of AOL allows us to deliver MEDLINE to consumers 24-hours a day
and members who access this feature will not incur any hidden or
additional fees," said Elin Silveous, president of HRS, who with her
partner-husband Allen Douma, M.D., co-founded the company and The Better
Health & Medical Forum just over two years ago.

"Health professionals and consumers alike are going to find MEDLINE and the
Personal Empowerment Network valuable new additions in our national effort
to help individuals become more informed, confident decision makers about
personal choices that impact health and well-being," Douma adds.

The Better Health & Medical Forum, named one of the "Top 25 Cool Places To
Go Online" by NetGuide and PC Novice, is a nationally recognized,
interactive health and medical information and communication system
designed for both consumers and health professionals. In addition to a
large database of health information, the Forum fosters message board
discussions on over 1,000 health and medical topics and more than 100 live
self-help and mutual support groups meetings monthly.

In addition to the two new areas, HRS and The Better Health & Medical Forum
offer:

* "Health Focus," the first interactive online health magazine focusing on
controversial issues and topics;

* customized forums for five of the nation's leading voluntary health
organizations including the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes
Association, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, and United Cerebral Palsy Association.

* message boards, software libraries, and conference rooms for online
chats, self-help group meetings, and health professional networking.

The AOL Greenhouse provides Health ResponseAbility Systems, Inc. with
online production support including full utilization of AOL's publishing
tools, Internet publishing support, seed equity funding, marketing
resources, online promotions, and access to the more than 3.5 million
America Online members. Also, all partners in The AOL Greenhouse are given
the opportunity to team with interactive marketing partners to assist in
the development of new revenue streams.

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA, is the
largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the U.S. with
the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its 3.5 million subscribers a
wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing
software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers, and
online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the
Internet. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with
dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune,
Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain
America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling
1-800-531-2626.
 
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