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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.73

                         EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION

     This Employment Agreement Extension (the "Extension") is entered into as of
June 16, 2000 by and among Louis A. Scalpati (the "Executive") and drkoop.com,
Inc. (the "Company").

                                   RECITALS:

     A.  Executive and the Company's predecessor are party to an Employment
Agreement dated as of August 1, 1997 (the "Employment Agreement") which
agreement is binding on the Company.

     B.  The parties desire to provide that the term of the Employment Agreement
be extended by one year, which extension has been duly approved by the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance
with the authority properly delegated to it by the Board of Directors.

                                   AGREEMENT:

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements set forth herein
and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

     1.  Extension.  The "Term" of the Employment Agreement is hereby extended
by one year and therefore will now expire on July 31, 2001 unless further
extended.  For purposes of this Extension, the parties waive any non-compliance
with the extension procedure set forth in the last two sentences of Section 1.1
of the Employment Agreement.

     2.  Automobile.  The allowance provided for in Section 2.5 of the
Employment Agreement is extended and will survive for the "Term" of the
Employment Agreement.

     3.  Duties.  Notwithstanding any provision of Section 1.2 of the Employment
Agreement to the contrary, Executive's position will be as an executive officer
of the Company and he will be based in Austin, Texas.

     4.  Employment Agreement in Full Force and Effect.  Except as expressly
extended and modified herein, the Employment Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this
Employment Agreement Extension effective as of the first date set forth above.
This agreement may be executed in counterpart.

                                   /s/ Louis A. Scalpati
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                                   Louis A. Scalpati

                                   drkoop.com, Inc.

                                   By: /s/ Donald Hackett
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                                       Donald Hackett
                                       Chief Executive Officer

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.74

                         AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE RELEASE

     WHEREAS Peter Brumleve (hereinafter "Brumleve") and drkoop.com,
Incorporated (hereinafter "drkoop.com") (collectively, "the Parties") wish to
end the employment relationship between them and they wish to fully and finally
resolve all differences between them to avoid future claims and controversies
related to Brumleve's employment, the following constitutes, their AGREEMENT:

     In exchange for the mutual covenants herein expressed, the parties agree as
follows:

1.  Brumleve shall tender his resignation in writing on or before the eighth day
    following his execution of this Agreement to be effective on June 2, 2000.
    The Employment Agreement of May 12, 1999, between Brumleve and drkoop.com
    shall terminate as of June 2, 2000. (A copy of the Employment Agreement is
    attached hereto as Exhibit A.) Notwithstanding the termination of the
    Employment Agreement, Brumleve shall remain bound by his promises regarding
    nondisclosure and return of confidential information, assignment of
    intellectual property, non-competition, and non-solicitation as set forth in
    Article V of the Employment Agreement for a period of one year from June 2,
    2000, provided, however, that the definition of a "Competing Business," as
    that term is used in Sections 5.4 and 5.5, is limited to the following
    entities: AOL, GO, Healthcentral.com, HealtheonWebMdonhealth.

2.  In consideration for this Agreement, drkoop.com shall place Brumleve on
    "special assignment" in Cleveland, Ohio for the period between the eight day
    following Brumleve's execution of this Agreement through June 2, 2000. While
    on "special assignment," Brumleve shall perform duties as assigned by
    drkoop.com's President and Chief Executive Officer and shall be compensated
    in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Agreement.

3.  In consideration for this Agreement, drkoop.com will pay Brumleve the gross
    sum of $223,500, less all applicable withholdings. This payment will be made
    on June 2, 2000, provided that Brumleve does not exercise his revocation
    rights as set forth in Paragraph 12 below.

4.  drkoop.com represents and affirms that, pursuant to the Incentive Stock
    Option Agreement of June 4, 1999, between the Parties, a copy of which is
    attached as Exhibit B, Brumleve's option to purchase 68,750 shares of
    drkoop.com's Common Stock at $9.00 per share shall vest on June 1, 2000. The
    option to purchase these 68,750 shares may be exercised by Brumleve
    according to the Stock Option Plan.

5.  Brumleve understands, agrees and expressly represents that the consideration
    recited in the foregoing Paragraphs 2 and 3 is separate from and additional
    to any payments or benefits to which he was already entitled by virtue of
    his services to drkoop.com and to which he has no legal right. Brumleve
    understands, agrees and expressly represents that he will be entitled to no
    further compensation or payments of any type from drkoop.com. The Parties
    both acknowledge the valuable consideration inherent in the resolution of
    any
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    claims or controversies related to the Employment Agreement or Brumleve's
    employment with drkoop.com.

6.  Brumleve WAIVES AND DISCLAIMS any claim or right he may have to be engaged
    or employed by drkoop.com or any of its affiliate companies at any time in
    the future. Brumleve promises not to seek or demand future engagement or
    employment with drkoop.com or any of its affiliate companies.

7.  Brumleve represents and affirms that he will return by June 3, 2000 any and
    all drkoop.com property he may have had, including but not limited to
    confidential information as defined in the Employment Agreement as well as
    the laptop computer, cellular phone and Blackberry pager.

8.  Brumleve shall not hereafter represent drkoop.com in any matters or with
    respect to any other entities except as specifically authorized by
    drkoop.com's President and Chief Executive Officer during the period of
    "special assignment."

9.  Brumleve agrees to keep both the existence and the terms of this Agreement
    confidential, and not to disclose any information regarding this Agreement
    to anyone other than his attorney, spouse (if any), and accountant or tax
    advisor who shall be informed of and bound by this confidentiality
    provision.

10. Brumleve does, for himself and his heirs, agents, executors, administrators,
    and assigns hereby RELEASE and FOREVER DISCHARGE drkoop.com and its
    directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, predecessors, assigns
    and affiliated companies (collectively "Releasees") from any and all claims,
    actions, and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, which he may now
    have or ever may have had against the Releasees or any of them, whether
    known or unknown to him, such as may have arisen in whole or in part at any
    time prior to or on the date of execution of this Agreement. This includes,
    but is not limited to, any claims arising out of any contract, express or
    implied, any covenant of good faith and fair dealing, express or implied,
    any tort (whether intentional or negligent, including claims arising out of
    the negligence or gross negligence of any person released in this
    Agreement), and any federal, state or other governmental statute, regulation
    or ordinance relating to employment discrimination, termination of
    employment, or payment of wages or provision of benefits, including without
    limitation, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Civil
    Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Immigration
    Reform and Control Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the
    Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age
    Discrimination in Employment Act as amended, the Texas Commission on Human
    Rights Act, the Texas Payday Law, and the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
    Brumleve and drkoop.com agree that by this Agreement, Brumleve is not
    releasing any claims he may have under the Age Discrimination in Employment
    Act that may arise after this Agreement becomes effective (i.e., after the
    revocation period described in Paragraph 11 elapses without Brumleve having
    exercised his revocation right).

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11.  Brumleve has a maximum of twenty-one (21) days from February 18, 2000 in
     which to review and consider this Agreement before signing it, and may use
     as much or as little of that period as he wishes.

12.  After Brumleve signs this Agreement, Brumleve has seven (7) days in which
     to revoke the Agreement. Any such revocation will not be effective unless
     Brumleve delivers a written notice of such revocation to drkoop.com c/o
     Donald Hackett, President and CEO, 7000 North Mopac, Suite 400, Austin,
     Texas 78731, no later than the close of business on the seventh day after
     Brumleve signs the release.

13.  drkoop.com does, for itself and its directors, officers, employees, agents,
     successors, predecessors, assigns and affiliated companies, hereby RELEASE
     AND FOREVER DISCHARGE Brumleve from any and all claims, actions and causes
     of action of whatever kind or nature, which it may now have or ever may
     have had against Brumleve, whether known or unknown to it, such as may have
     arisen in whole or part at any time prior to or on the date of execution of
     this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, any and all statutory
     and common law causes of action.

14.  The Parties also expressly PROMISE NOT TO SUE OR INSTITUTE OTHER LEGAL
     PROCEEDINGS against each other or the Releasees or any of them, on the
     basis of any claims, actions, or causes of action that are being released
     by this Agreement. The Parties understand and agree that if they breach
     this promise and file a lawsuit or institute other legal proceedings with
     any court or governmental agency, they will pay for all costs incurred by
     the parties sued, including attorneys' fees.

15.  Brumleve is encouraged to consult an attorney before signing this
     Agreement; however, whether to do so is his decision.

16.  The Parties understand and agree that by entering into this Agreement, the
     Parties are not admitting any liability or wrongdoing. Rather, they
     understand and agree that this Agreement is merely to settle any
     differences between them arising out of Brumleve's employment relationship
     with drkoop.com and the termination of that relationship.

17.  The Parties agree that they will not, directly or indirectly, in any
     individual or representative capacity whatsoever, make any statement, oral
     or written, or perform any act or omission which is or could be detrimental
     in any material respect to the reputation or goodwill of the other Party or
     any other person or entity released herein, except as may be required by
     law, court order, government agency request or subpoena, or to defend
     itself or himself in connection with a legal proceeding. drkoop.com's
     obligations under this paragraph shall be limited to statements made by any
     executive management employee who was an executive management employee of
     drkoop.com at the time the statement was made. The Parties further agree
     they will not voluntarily participate in, or aid or encourage any other
     party in connection with any lawsuit or proceeding of any kind brought or
     asserted by any person or entity against drkoop.com or any other person or
     entity released herein.

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18.  Brumleve hereby agrees that he is solely responsible for all federal, state
     and local tax obligations, if any, including, but not limited to, all
     reporting and payment obligations which may anise as a consequence of this
     Agreement. Brumleve acknowledges that drkoop.com and the other persons or
     entities released herein make no representations regarding the tax
     treatment or consequences of such benefit(s). Brumleve agrees to indemnify
     and hold drkoop.com and the other persons or entities released herein, or
     any of them, harmless from and against any and all loss, cost, damage or
     expense, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, penalties or
     interest, incurred by the drkoop.com and the other persons or entities
     released herein, or any of them, arising out of the tax treatment of the
     benefit(s) received by Brumleve as a result of his employment with
     drkoop.com, his stock options, or this Agreement.

19.  Brumleve understands and agrees that any breach of any term of this
     Agreement will obligate him to return all but $1,000 of the payment
     described in Paragraph 3, but that all other provisions of this Agreement,
     including the release in Paragraph 10, will remain in effect. Brumleve
     further understands and agrees that if any representation made by him in
     this Agreement is false, such false representation will constitute breach
     of this Agreement and he will be obligated to return all but $1,000 of the
     payment described in Paragraph 3, but that all other provisions of this
     Agreement, including the release in Paragraph 10, will remain in effect.

20.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
     respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements
     between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No waiver,
     amendment, or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in
     writing and signed by each of the parties.

21.  The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any provision is held to
     be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity or the
     enforceability of any other provision.

22.  This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the
     state of Texas.

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BRUMLEVE UNDERSTANDS THAT HE HAS THE RIGHT TO DISCUSS ALL ASPECTS OF THIS
AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE RELEASE ("AGREEMENT") WITH AN ATTORNEY OF HIS CHOICE.  BY
HIS SIGNATURE BELOW, BRUMLEVE AGREES THAT HE HAS EXERCISED THIS RIGHT TO THE
EXTENT HE DESIRED, THAT HE HAD A SUFFICIENT PERIOD OF TIME TO REVIEW THIS
AGREEMENT, THAT HE FULLY UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS
MADE KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures in the spaces
provided on this 12 day of April, 2000.

drkoop.com, Inc.                      Peter Brumleve, An Individual

By:  /s/ Donald Hackett               /s/ Peter Brumleve
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     [Name]  Donald Hackett
     [Title]  CEO

STATE OF TEXAS      )
                    )   ss.
COUNTY OF TRAVIS    )

     BEFORE ME, the undersigned notary public, on this day personally appeared
PETER BRUMLEVE, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes
and consideration therein expressed.

     GIVEN under my hand and seal of office, this 12 day of April, 2000.

                                    /s/ T. Trevino
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                                    Notary Public in and for the State of Texas

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