The decision

to close The Emory Clinic at Fayetteville comes after careful evaluation

of The Emory Clinic's 13 health centers and related strategic planning

resulting in Emory's determination to concentrate resources in the remaining

facilities.

"This

was a difficult decision to make, but we believe that it is the right

decision," said Dr. Castellano. "While patient care at the Fayetteville

facility was of the highest quality, recent re-evaluation of the level

of growth determined that it had not met the overall practice goals set

that patients are the primary focus of our efforts, and concentrating

our resources at the reaming facilities will ensure this commitment."

Emory has contacted

patients in the Fayetteville area to inform them of its decision to close

the center.

All physicians

and staff currently employed at the Fayetteville center are in the process

of identifying opportunities within the Emory Clinic, and all are guaranteed

placement within Emory.

"The combined

experience and knowledge of our physicians and staff at Fayetteville is

invaluable, and we look forward to placing them within our other centers,"

said Dr. Castellano.

In addition,

The Emory Clinic will maintain a non-medical presence in Fayetteville

with the expansion of a telephone call center and billing system. Six

employees currently staff these functions. The plan is to expand this

operation to more than 20 individuals in 2001.

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