Louisville, Ky. (April 6, 2006) Landacorp, a SHPS company, today announced an agreement with Wellesley, Mass.-based The Oak Group to integrate their MCAP Clinical Review Criteria into Landacorps medical management software solutions. Landacorp developed a customized Application Program Interface (API) which allows MCAPs criteria to be seamlessly integrated into both Landacorps Maxsys II and maxMC software programs.

With the new integration, clients can launch MCAP-based reviews and then store and retrieve them in specific windows in Landacorps software. This integration enables clients to access patient data, review results and report on them while eliminating the need for time consuming duplicate data entry. The solution will be available in Maxsys II version 7.0.05 and maxMC version 8.0.05, slated for release beginning in April 2006.

About MCAP
MCAP clinical review criteria were designed in content and methodology to accurately guide patient placement decision flow across the continuum of care: from admission to discharge and recovery. MCAP was created from a totally different clinical and philosophical view point. MCAP uses medical logic, best practice data and professional consensus to help clinicians guide the case management and patient placement decision process. MCAPs patient placement methodology is based on the foundation of the physicians plan of care. It easily and accurately helps place patients at the level of care that will facilitate the most successful patient outcomehighest care quality, lowest cost, most expeditious flow and superior patient safety. MCAP yields both accurate and consistent results across a review team and across any care network. MCAP positively benefits patient placement, management information, and workflow. MCAP--better care is better business.

About Landacorp
Landacorp is a SHPS company. Its patient-focused solutions for health plans and healthcare delivery organizations include comprehensive Internet- and Windows(r)-based medical management software that improves health outcomes while helping manage and prevent costs. SHPS, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer-driven healthcare solutions headquartered in Louisville, Ky. It provides consumers and corporations a single source of health management decision guidance through its comprehensive care, plan, spending, productivity and strategic management services that help guide employees to be healthier and more productive. SHPS serves employers, health plans, hospitals and government agencies, and has more than 85 Fortune 500 clients. The company employs registered nurses and health professionals, employee benefit specialists and IT experts in facilities across the United States.

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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Director of Marketing
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