LANHAM, Md., June 13, 2005– Vocus, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations and government relations, announced today that American Healthways has expanded its agreement with Vocus to help automate and manage their PR and corporate communications needs. American Healthways is the nation's leading and largest provider of specialized, comprehensive disease management, care enhancement and high-risk health management services proven to improve the quality of health care and lower costs.

According to Kriste Goad, director of public relations for American Healthways, they initially selected Vocus to widen their internal capabilities as a small PR department. They reviewed all the alternative products in the marketplace and chose Vocus because it was both the best fit and the best value.

“Vocus has proved to be even more valuable than we expected,” said Goad. “From tracking our media coverage, to creating and maintaining our media lists, Vocus is a big part of our daily activities. We are continually expanding our use of the product and recently added the Advanced Analytics module to enhance the way we track, measure and report information and results to our management team.”

Vocus provides an integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.

“Like every other area of a business, corporate communications is being asked to measure and demonstrate their value,” said Rick Rudman, president & CEO of Vocus. “Our on-demand software helps customers track news coverage and communications programs, and quickly and easily report on their successes.”