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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 31, 2000 (unaudited) and the
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended
July 31, 2000 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.


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<NAME> HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
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