<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF HOOPER HOLMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AS OF JUNE
30, 1998 AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND CASH FLOWS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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