Louisville, Ky. (March 9, 2007) SHPS, a leading provider of health advocacy and health benefit solutions, and Worthington Industries, a long-time SHPS client and leading diversified metal processing company, were recognized last week at the 2007 CDHC Expo in Las Vegas.

Worthington Industries consumer-driven healthcare (CDHC) initiative was named the "Most Successful CHDC Program Implementation" in the mid-sized employer category, which includes organizations with 500 to 5,000 eligible employees. SHPS who supports Worthington Industries CDHC program through deployment of its eligibility and enrollment and spending account solutions accepted the award on Worthington Industries behalf.

"SHPS would like to congratulate Worthington Industries and its director of benefits, Kay Cooke, on their recognition at the 2007 CDHC Expo," said Jeffery Lanzet, SHPS executive vice president, consumer-driven benefit solutions. "The award is validation of Worthington Industries commitment to implementing healthcare consumerism in a strategic, cohesive manner."

"In just three years Worthington Industries has enrolled more than 20 percent of its eligible population in a CDHC plan, while simultaneously being recognized as an employer of choice," added Lanzet. "SHPS is pleased to partner with Worthington Industries in the execution of its healthcare strategy, and is delighted that the industry is recognizing its efforts."

Created and produced by Prepaid Media, the annual CDHC Awards recognize noteworthy professionals, organizations and programs throughout the consumer-driven healthcare industry.

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