Louisville, Ky. (October 27, 2005) – As most companies head into open enrollment season for employee benefits, SHPS, an Integrated Health Management provider based in Louisville, Ky., announced today significant enhancements to its online eligibility and enrollment systems. The new features and functions provide increased security and stability, as well as improved flexibility for rapid implementation. Furthermore, SHPS is the only benefits administration provider offering distinctive solutions for employers with varying degrees of plan designs, from the simple to the most intricate.

“We continually assess and improve our software capabilities to ensure we deliver innovative, technology-driven solutions that provide our clients with market-leading capabilities,” said Rishabh Mehrotra, SHPS’ president, human resource services and chief technology officer. “SHPS understands that one eligibility and enrollment solution is not appropriate for all companies. Therefore, we tailor our offerings – and continually update them – to ensure they meet the specialized needs of our diverse client base.”

SHPS has invested in unique, customizable systems to balance the expectations of both mid-sized and large employers who need cost-effective solutions that can handle their increasingly complex and labor intensive benefits requirements.

“We’ve enhanced our systems to support employers’ drive toward healthcare consumerism and give employees the tools they need to make wise healthcare decisions,” added Mehrotra. “Our goal is to provide a solution that meets the need of each employer – from one with a very streamlined plan design to one with a diverse, complex plan structure – in a way that provides a positive, intuitive experience for both the participant and the administrator.”

SHPS rolled out the new systems to clients this fall. It is now working on the next major enhancement to its systems, which is expected in spring 2006.

About SHPS
SHPS provides a broad range of innovative health management tools, resources and services that empower consumers to make wise healthcare decisions. With comprehensive services that transform consumer health behaviors, SHPS’ integrated delivery system maximizes the value of consumers’ and employers’ healthcare dollars. Among its many clients, SHPS serves large and mid-sized employers, health insurance carriers, third party administrators, Medicare Part D providers and government agencies. The company employs registered nurses and health professionals, employee benefit specialists and IT experts in facilities across the United States. Visit www.shps.com.

For More Information
Sarah Bovine
Director, Corporate Communications
sarah.bovine@shps.com

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