HOOPER HOLMES, INC. ANNOUNCES
                      SECOND QUARTER REVENUE ANTICIPATION


     Basking Ridge, N. J., May 19, 2000 - Hooper Holmes, Inc. (AMEX:HH)
announced today that its April revenues indicate that the analysts consensus of
$77 million of revenues for the second quarter of this year might be overly
optimistic. It is possible that the "triple X" regulatory phenomenon that helped
boost first quarter revenues may now be depressing revenue for the second
quarter, as was indicated in the Company's first quarter conference call with
analysts.

     Jim McNamee, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "This is
an industry wide phenomenon that appears to have caused some top line softness
during our second quarter to date. The Company's fundamentals remain strong and
we remain confident that if, as expected, the life insurance industry recovers
later in the second quarter, the Company's revenues will, as well.

     Certain information contained herein includes information that is forward
looking. The matters referred to in forward looking statements may be affected
by the risks and uncertainties involved in the Company's business. These forward
looking statements are qualified in the entirety by cautionary statements
contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.


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