Louisville, Ky. (March 27, 2007) SHPS, a leading provider of health advocacy and health benefit solutions, announced today the formation of the SHPS Clinical Advisory Board. The Boards mission is to provide SHPS with guidance on its corporate and clinical strategy, as well as its solutions for each of the companys six market segments. The Board will help SHPS leverage its health advocacy programs to deliver best-in-class solutions that help consumers better navigate the nations healthcare system.

The SHPS Clinical Advisory Board, which will meet quarterly, consists of six members, all of whom are exceptionally qualified based on their experience in healthcare and corporate strategy. The individuals backgrounds range from academia to the public- and private-sector. Appointments to the Board include:

• Guy DAndrea, MBA, president, Discern Consulting;
• John Little, MD, chief medical officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield South Carolina;
• Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH, Harvard School of Public Health;
• Josh Seidman, PhD, president, Center for Information Therapy;
• Vic Strecher, PhD, founder, chief science officer, chairman of the board, HealthMedia, Inc., and professor, University of Michigan; and
• William Yasnoff, MD, PhD, founder, National Health Information Infrastructure Advisors.

SHPS is honored and privileged to have assembled such a distinguished group of thought leaders to help advance our corporate and clinical strategies, said Rishabh Mehrotra, SHPS president and CEO. We expect the SHPS Clinical Advisory Board to be a driving force in reaffirming and strengthening SHPS position as a leader in the health and benefits industry.

The Board will provide feedback and recommendations to SHPS on the following items:

• SHPS integrated healthcare delivery model, including each step in the delivery process;
• Innovative approaches to information technology that will drive behavioral change and improve consumers overall healthcare experience;
• Research initiatives that leverage SHPS data assets, advanced analytical capabilities and health management platforms; and
• Partnerships that will complement SHPS portfolio.

The inaugural meeting of the SHPS Clinical Advisory Board was held on March 9th at the companys Atlanta office.

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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