Chico, Calif. (February 28, 2008) – Landacorp, a SHPS company, today announced an agreement to continue its contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). Under the terms of the agreement, Landacorp will continue providing its maxMC medical management software to BCBSNC for an additional three years, including the case management and care coordination modules. In addition, BCBSNC has begun work to expand its use of e-maxMC, the web-based provider portal for maxMC.

“We are excited to continue working with Landacorp,” said Dr. Don Bradley, BCBSNC’s chief medical officer. “This partnership supports our mission to deliver quality, innovative products, services and information that help our customers improve their health by improving efficiencies and providing accurate, timely information.”

“Landacorp is pleased to continue its eight-year agreement with BCBSNC,” said Jay Dunlap, Landacorp’s general manager and vice president, operations and technology. “Landacorp’s maxMC solution continues to offer unique integrating capabilities that enable BCBSNC to realize their vision of improving the health of their members through disease prevention and management programs.”

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and information to nearly 3.6 million members, including approximately 825,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. For 75 years, the company has served its customers by offering health insurance at a competitive price and has served the people of North Carolina through support of community organizations, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Access BCBSNC online at www.bcbsnc.com.

About Landacorp
Landacorp is a SHPS company. Its patient-focused solutions for health plans and healthcare delivery organizations include comprehensive Internet- and Windows®-based medical management software that improves health outcomes while helping manage and prevent costs. 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, Medicare Part D providers and government agencies. The company employs registered nurses, health professionals, employee benefit specialists and IT experts in facilities across the United States. Visit www.landacorp.com.

For More Information
Michelle Tracey
Landacorp, a SHPS Company
530-891-0853
matracey@landacorp.com

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