SHPS’ Solutions Aim to Enhance TPA Competitiveness

Louisville, Ky. (April 13, 2007) – SHPS, a leading provider of health advocacy and health benefits solutions, has announced two upcoming webcast presentations on its integrated care management (ICM) solution, which links utilization management, case management, disease management and wellness programs into a seamless medical management experience.

The event dates are Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. EDT and Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. EDT. Registration is now open for both dates.

To register for the April 19th event, visit:
https://shps.webex.com/shps/j.php?ED=88700012&RG=1

To register for the April 26th event, visit:
https://shps.webex.com/shps/j.php?ED=88699957&RG=1

These events will focus on:

• Who SHPS is and how it’s uniquely positioned to serve the third-party administrator (TPA) market;
• Which healthcare trends impact TPA strategy and operation and how to get in front of them;
• How SHPS’ ICM solution works and what it provides TPAs and their clients; and
• How TPAs can partner with SHPS to strengthen their market position.

“TPAs are at a very serious crossroads in today’s healthcare market. Their traditional market space, the small self-insured employer, is now the target of some of the largest health plans in the nation,” said Steve Brandt, SHPS’ vice president, channel solutions. “SHPS’ solutions can help TPAs win and retain business in this very competitive and changing market. This event will focus on SHPS’ integrated care management solution, which offers industry-leading services and technologies that help improve health and lower costs – with a price point that small- and mid-sized employers can afford.”

For additional information or questions about this event, please call (727) 321-1791.

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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