Louisville, Ky. (January 11, 2005) - SHPS, an Integrated Health Management provider based in Louisville, Ky., announced today that it has been chosen by Delta Health Systems to provide care management solutions, including disease management, maternity wellness and LivingWise on-line health content. Delta Health Systems is among the largest independent third party administrators (TPAs) in the nation, administering and managing health and other benefits for more than 90,000 employees and 225,000 covered lives.

"Delta Health Systems prides itself on providing the highest quality customer service to our clients," said Tom Partlow, the company's president. "When it came time to find a care management solution, we wanted to find a partner that shared this philosophy, and also had the product expertise and knowledgeable staff to deliver on this promise. I am confident that we found that partner in SHPS," added Partlow.

Keith Stoneback, SHPS' corporate vice president, president healthcare services stated: "We are very excited to announce the strategic partnership between SHPS and Delta Health Systems. The benefits of this partnership will be plentiful on both sides."

Delta is an aggressive company that strives to meet industry demands. "We selected SHPS because it is an industry leader with excellent clinical quality in demand management and offers multiple products and services. Working with one vendor to meet our needs was very appealing," said Partlow.

As a result of the partnership, Delta began providing disease, wellness and on-line health content to employers in California beginning September 1, 2004.

About Delta Health Systems
Delta Health Systems was founded as a third party administrator (TPA) in Central California in 1968. Among the largest independent TPAs in the nation, Delta administers and manages health and other benefits for more than 45 self-insured employers, with nearly 90,000 employees and 225,000 covered lives. The company administers more than $600 million worth of employer health benefits and services. Delta employs approximately 225 individuals, with service centers in Stockton and Fresno, Calif. For more information, visit www.deltahealthsystems.com.

About SHPS | Carewise Health
SHPS is a leading, independent provider of integrated health solutions that improve personal health and reduce spending. By integrating traditional health management and benefits administration services, SHPS delivers people-centric solutions that empower individuals to make wise healthcare choices. It serves large and mid-sized employers, government agencies, and third-party administrators through the company’s Carewise Health, Landacorp, and SHPS brands. Visit www.carewisehealth.com.

For More Information
LeAnn Ross
Director of Marketing
leann.ross@shps.com

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