Louisville, Ky. (March 18, 2008) SHPS, a leading provider of health advocacy and health benefits solutions, announced today it is a sponsor for HealthMedias second annual ENGAGE 2008 event, a forum for HealthMedias customers and partners to explore innovative ideas for generating positive health outcomes. In addition, Michelle Hallman, SHPS vice president of product management, clinical programs will lead a presentation titled Stratifying by Motivation to Change: The Key to Unlocking Member-Centric Healthcare.

Hallmans presentation, scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 from 12:15 1:15 PST, proposes that creating a truly member-centric healthcare delivery model requires stratification techniques that incorporate an individuals motivation to change. By combining this stratification scheme with an analysis of lifestyle, clinical and financial risks, the resulting intervention can engage the individual with personalized goals and techniques for improved health.

SHPS and HealthMedia announced a new partnership in February that allows SHPS to seamlessly integrate HealthMedias health risk assessment and online lifestyle management programs into SHPS new Carewise Personal Wellness Programs.

To learn more about the HealthMedia ENGAGE 2008 conference, go to http://www.healthmedia.com/engage2008.

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.

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LeAnn Ross
Director of Marketing
leann.ross@shps.com

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