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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-377575 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement No. 333-96411 on Form S-8 of
Vista Information Solutions, Inc. of our report dated June 22, 2000, appearing
in the Annual report on Form 11-K of the Vista Information Solutions, Inc.
401(k) Plan for the year ended December 31, 1999.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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San Diego, California
June 27, 2000
