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
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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