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November 13, 2012

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE RESOURCE FOR REIMBURSEMENT QUESTIONS

Reimbursement Rx Available for All Toshiba Customers

TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 13, 2012 –To provide hospitals with answers to coding and reimbursement questions, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. launched Reimbursement Rx. Reimbursement Rx is an online portal where hospitals can submit diagnostic imaging coding and reimbursement questions and receive accurate answers from Panacea Healthcare’s certified experts. Responses will be provided within 16 business hours, and local Toshiba representation will ensure hospitals’ needs are addressed. Reimbursement Rx is complimentary for Toshiba customers and prospective customers.

“As the healthcare environment continues to change, we have focused our efforts on educating customers,” said Tom Szostak, manager, Healthcare Economics, Toshiba. “Reimbursement Rx ensures customers can access accurate information quickly to make informed decisions about imaging needs.”

About Panacea

Panacea Healthcare Solutions, Inc. provides coding, compliance, reimbursement and revenue solutions infused with intelligence and delivered through our consulting, software, publications and webcasts to more than 4,000 U.S. providers. Each one is rooted in Panacea’s extensive frontline experience in healthcare finance, coding and compliance. Visit Panacea’s website at www.panaceahealthsolutions.com.

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.