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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.29

                        MEMORANDUM CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT

                      OF ROBERT RENE BY NEOFORMA.COM, INC.

     This Memorandum describes in summary form the principal terms of the
employment agreement between Neoforma.com, Inc. ("Neoforma") and Robert Rene
("Rene") that resulted from negotiations between Rene and Robert J. Zollars
("Zollars"), Chairman, President and CEO of Neoforma. A complete employment
agreement between Neoforma and Rene will be prepared promptly that will
incorporate these terms, certain details about them, and other customary
provisions.

     1.   Title, Duties and Authority. Rene will be employed immediately as
Executive Vice President of Neoforma, head of strategy, and chief marketing
officer; and as President of Neoforma Information Systems (which may be
renamed), a business unit of Neoforma that is to manage the collection of
marketing and buyer and seller web use data. In the foregoing areas, Rene will
have authority to hire and fire personnel. The division of Rene's time across
job activities will be approximately as follows: strategy -- 50 percent;
marketing -- 30 percent; other -- 20 percent.

     2.   Term and Salary.

          (a)  Four-year term.

          (b)  Year one base salary -- $150,000. Bonus, if any, at the
               discretion of the Neoforma CEO.

          (c)  Year Two -- $350,000 minimum cash compensation.

          (d)  Years Three and Four -- $350,000 minimum cash compensation.

     3.   Stock in Neoforma. Rene is granted rights to shares of Neoforma stock
as follows:

          (a)  700,000 shares to be purchased immediately, subject to vesting as
               described below, at $7 per share, which is the fair market value
               established by the Neoforma Board and Neoforma's financial
               advisers.

          (b)  Neoforma will lend Rene the purchase price of the above mentioned
               700,000 shares pursuant to a promissory note or several
               promissory notes as determined by Rene. The terms of the notes
               shall be as determined by the parties provided, however, that
               Rene shall have the sole discretion to determine (i) any security
               beyond the shares and (ii) the terms of recourse.

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          (c)  250,000 of the 700,000 shares vest on the first anniversary of
               commencement of employment. The remaining 450,000 shares vest pro
               rata over the 36 months between the first anniversary of
               commencement of employment and the forth anniversary of
               commencement of employment, i.e., at the rate of 12,500 shares
               per month. Neoforma --- will use its best efforts (i) to ensure
               that such shares are eligible for resale under SEC Rule 701, (ii)
               to include such shares in a registration statement on Form S-8,
               and (iii) to include them in any other registration statement
               filed by the Company relating to a secondary offering, subject,
               in the case of clause "iii," to the rights of holders of
               outstanding registration rights and the terms of the Company's
               existing registration rights agreement.

     4.   Travel and Moving.

          (a)  Unless he decides otherwise, Rene will reside in Los Angeles and
               will perform his duties in Los Angeles and, as necessary, in
               Santa Clara or such other location in California where Neoforma
               establishes its principal office. Neoforma will pay all
               curb-to-curb costs of any necessary business travel including
               between Los Angeles and Santa Clara (or such other California
               location), including any additional tax liability to Rene from
               payment of such commuting expenses. Neoforma will provide an
               automobile for Rene's use in Santa Clara (or such other
               California location) as well as a suitable apartment in that
               locale for Rene's exclusive use.

          (b)  Should Rene, at his sole election, move to Northern California,
               (or to the locale of a new corporate headquarters in California),
               Neoforma will pay all reallocation expenses.

     5.   Reporting. Rene will report directly to Neoforma's Chairman/CEO.

     6.   Vesting and Severance. If, absent Rene's written approval, there is a
diminution in Rene's role, a change in his reporting either explicitly or in
fact, a diminution in his title or responsibilities, such event shall be deemed
a constructive termination of Rene by Neoforma without cause and will result in
the full and immediate vesting of all shares of the stock referred to in
paragraphs 3(a) and (c) above that are not then vested. If there is a change of
control of Neoforma, such event shall result in the immediate vesting of fifty
percent (50%) of the shares referred to in paragraphs 3(a) and (c) above that
are not then vested or such more favorable vesting program as is then in place
for senior executives under similar circumstances.

     If Rene is terminated without cause, he will be entitled to a lump sum
severance payment in the amount of the base salary or minimum cash compensation
as specified hereunder for the six months following such termination (but not
beyond the end of the term of the employment agreement), and he will be entitled
to the full and immediate vesting of all shares of the stock referred to in
paragraphs 3(a) and (c) above that are not then vested. No severance or

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acceleration will occur in the event of termination for cause, which shall only
be for (a) conviction of a felony or, (b) after notice specifying particularly
and in detail the deficiencies at issue and the manner of required cure thereof
and 30 days' opportunity for cure: (i) improper application of company funds or
assets, (ii) a persistent material refusal to obey a lawful order of the Board
of Directors consistent with the terms of this agreement, or (iii) a material
and persistent failure to adequately and competently perform assigned duties.

     7.   Confidentiality. Rene agrees to the Company's standard employee
provisions on confidentiality, concurrent employment, and assignment of
inventions.

     8.   Legal Expenses. Neoforma will pay all of Rene's legal expenses
incurred in negotiation of this employment agreement.

NEOFORMA.COM, INC.

by:
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                                                        Robert Rene

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.30

December 10, 1999

Mr. S. Wayne Kay
8262 Private Lane
Annandale, VA  22003

Dear Wayne,

     On behalf of Neoforma, Inc. (the "Company"), I am pleased to offer you a
position with the Company based upon the following terms:

     1. Position. Upon acceptance of this offer, you will become a Senior Vice
President, reporting to Bob Zollars, our CEO. You will be expected to devote at
least forty (40) hours per week to the performance of your duties and to give
your best efforts to such duties. Your position may require that you travel from
time to time as the Company may reasonably request and as shall be appropriate
and necessary in the performance of your duties. This offer is contingent upon
your background check clearing without incident.

     2. Effective Date. The effective date of employment shall be ____________.

     3. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT. YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE
COMPANY IS FOR NO SPECIFIED PERIOD AND CONSTITUTES "AT-WILL" EMPLOYMENT. AS A
RESULT, YOU ARE FREE TO TERMINATE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR
FOR NO REASON. SIMILARLY, THE COMPANY IS FREE TO TERMINATE YOUR EMPLOYMENT, AT
ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AND THAT THE TERMS OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROMOTION, DEMOTION, TRANSFER, COMPENSATION,
BENEFITS, DUTIES AND LOCATION OF WORK MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON
OR FOR NO REASON IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT, YOU WILL NOT BE
ENTITLED TO ANY PAYMENTS, BENEFITS, DAMAGES, AWARDS OR COMPENSATION OTHER THAN
AS MAY OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY'S ESTABLISHED
EMPLOYEE PLANS AND POLICIES AT THE TIME OF TERMINATION.

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     4. Compensation. The Company will pay you a salary of $200,000 per annum,
less applicable withholdings, payable in accordance with the Company's standard
payroll policies. Your salary will begin as of the effective date of employment.
The first and last payment by the Company to you will be prorated, if necessary,
to reflect a commencement or termination date other than the first or last
working day of a pay period. The company will review your performance initially
after 6 months of employment. Your salary and performance may be reviewed at
least annually by the President and or the Company's board of directors. You
will be eligible for a quarterly bonus of up to $12,500 based on your
achievement of your MBO's. Additionally, you will receive a sign-on bonus of
$40,000, payable in two installments $20,000 on your first pay period the
remaining $20,000 following 90 days of employment. Should you and the company
mutually agree that you should relocate to Santa Clara, the company will
reimburse you for the reasonable and customary relocation expenses. Should your
employment end prior to one year of service, the relocation expenses and sign-on
bonus will be due and payable in full.

     5. Vacation and Benefits. Upon the Effective Date of your employment and
then for so long as you are employed by the Company you will accrue 1.25 days of
paid time off ("PTO") for each full month you are employed by the Company.
Vacation days and sick leave shall both be deducted from your accrued PTO. You
will also be entitled to standard fringe benefits in accordance with the
Company's practices covering employees, as such benefits may be in effect from
time to time. Please contact Human Resources if you would like additional
information regarding benefits.

     6. Stock Option. Subject to action by the Company's board of directors and
compliance with applicable state and federal securities laws, the Company will
grant to you an option (the "Option") to purchase 200,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock pursuant to the Company's 1998 Incentive Stock Plan (the
"Plan") adopted by the board of directors and stockholders of the Company. The
exercise price of the Option will be the fair market value of the Company's
Common Stock on the date of grant as determined by the Company's board of
directors. The Option will vest over four (4) years with one quarter (1/4) of
the shares vesting at the end of one full year following your effective date of
employment with the Company and an additional one forty-eighth (1/48) of the
shares will vest each full month thereafter until all of the shares are
exercisable, subject to all provisions of the Plan and your continued employment
with the Company.

     7. Employment, Confidential Information, Invention Assignment and
Arbitration Agreement. As a condition of accepting this offer of employment, you
will be required to complete, sign and return the Company's standard form of
Employment, Confidential Information, Invention Assignment and Arbitration
Agreement.

     8. Immigration Laws. For purposes of federal immigration laws, you will be
required to provide to the Company documentary evidence of your identity and
eligibility for employment in the United States. Such documentation must be
provided within 3 business days of the effective date of your employment, or
your employment relationship with the Company may be terminated.

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     9. Conflicting Employment. During the period that you render services to
the Company, you will not engage in any employment, business or activity that is
in any way competitive with the business or proposed business of the Company.
You will disclose to the Company in writing any other gainful employment,
business or activity that you are currently associated with or participate in
that competes with the Company. You will not assist any other person or
organization in competing with the Company or in preparing to engage in
competition with the business or proposed business of the Company. You represent
that your signing of this offer letter, agreement(s) representing stock options
granted to you, if any, under the Plan and the Company's Employment,
Confidential Information, Invention Assignment and Arbitration Agreement and
your commencement of employment with the Company will not violate any agreement
currently in place between yourself and current or past employers.

     10. Entire Agreement. This offer letter, the Employment, Confidential
Information, Invention Assignment and Arbitration Agreement and the agreement(s)
representing stock options granted to you, if any, under the Plan, when signed
by you, set forth the terms of your employment with the Company and supersede
any and all prior representations and agreements, whether written or oral.

     11. Amendment. This agreement can only be amended in writing signed by you
and an officer of the Company. Any waiver of a right under this agreement must
be in writing.

     12. Governing Law. This agreement will be governed under the laws of the
State of California applicable to such agreements made and to be performed
entirely within such State.

     We look forward to you joining the Company. If the foregoing terms are
agreeable, please indicate your acceptance by signing the enclosed copy of this
letter in the space provided below and returning it to me within three days.

                                    Sincerely,

                                    NEOFORMA, INC.

                                    By:
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                        Annette Ohl, Director of Human Resources
AGREED AND ACCEPTED:

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