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Distributed: May 31, 2010

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Sydney, May 31, 2010 (ABN Newswire) - iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF), Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced the appointment of Dr. James (Jim) Fox as Deputy Chairman. This decision affirms the Board's commitment to the continual process of review and development of the Company's overall corporate governance position and the composition of the Board.

Dr Fox, 57, has more than 25 years' experience as a public company director, with a track record of building technology-based companies in international markets. He is Chairman & Non-Executive Director at Biota Holdings Limited (ASX:BTA) (OTC:BTAHY), Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chairman at Elders Limited (ASX:ELD) ; and Non-Executive Director at Air New Zealand Ltd. (NZE:AIR) (PINK:ANZFY), MS Research Australia and TTP Group (U.K).

Dr. Fox was Managing Director at Vision Systems Limited (OTC:EVSNF) from 1993 to 2006, which developed, manufactured and supplied cancer diagnostic systems and sold contract R&D services to healthcare markets in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

"Jim has proven to be a significant asset to the company in his role as Non Executive Director and his appointment as Deputy Chairman is a reflection of the contribution he has made since joining the board nearly a year ago and the contribution we anticipate he will make in what is a vital time for the company," said Gary Cohen, iSOFT Executive Chairman & CEO.


About iSOFT Group Limited

iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) is the largest health information technology company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, and among the world's biggest providers of advanced application solutions in modern healthcare economies.

iSOFT works with healthcare professionals to design and build software applications that answer all of the difficult questions posed by today's healthcare delivery challenges. Our solutions act as a catalyst for change, supporting free exchange of critical information across diverse care settings and participating organisations.

Today, more than 13,000 provider organisations in about 40 countries use iSOFT's solutions to manage patient information and drive improvements in their core processes. The group's sustainable development is delivered through careful planning, in-depth analysis of the market, and anticipation of our clients' evolving requirements. Our business is driven by the collective talent, experience and commitment of more than 4,700 specialists, including more than 2,700 technology and development professionals.

A global network of iSOFT subsidiaries, supported by an extensive partner network, provides substantial experience of national healthcare markets. As a result, we offer our clients comprehensive knowledge of local market requirements in terms of culture, language, working practices, regulation and organizational structure.

Contact

Gary Cohen
Executive Chairman & CEO
iSOFT Group Limited
Tel: +61-2-8251-6700
Email: gary.cohen@isofthealth.com

Stuart Kelly
Director, Corporate Affairs
iSOFT Group Limited
Tel: +61-2-8251-6769
Mob: +61-404-082-361
Email: stuart.kelly@isofthealth.com


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