Louisville, Ky. (July 31, 2007) – Enhancing its position as the nation’s leader in providing health advocacy and health benefits solutions, SHPS announced today that it has been selected as the exclusive medical management provider for the Third Party Administrator Alliance (TPAA), a consortium of the nation’s top independently owned third party administrators. SHPS offers TPAA members a comprehensive, integrated care management solution designed exclusively for third party administrators (TPAs), linking utilization management, case management, disease management and wellness programs into a seamless medical management experience.

“SHPS clearly represents a best-in-class solution, with the expertise, experience and resources that our members look for in a strategic partner,” says Peggy Wolford, TPAA vice president of business development. “We chose SHPS based upon its stellar profile throughout the industry, a top-down commitment to service quality and ongoing successes in meeting the needs of employers of all sizes, both directly and through TPAs.”

“SHPS understands the unique needs of TPAs and can tailor programs that make good business sense for specific markets and clientele,” says Wolford. “This enables members to be more competitive with their service offerings and capture increased market share.”

“By integrating SHPS’ industry-leading care management programs under a single umbrella, TPAA members and their clients can look forward to improved outcomes, better quality and reduced costs along the entire care continuum,” says Wolford.

According to Jeff Rosenblum, executive vice president, channel solutions at SHPS, “Our commitment to TPAs is evidenced by strong, longstanding relationships with organizations nationwide, and our track record for helping them assist employers in controlling healthcare costs. There is no better endorsement of our reporting capabilities and service excellence than being selected as a preferred partner of the leading TPA industry alliance.”

SHPS will offer TPAA members select pricing and priority services, supported by training, education, sales and marketing, to ensure optimal participation.

About TPAA
The Third Party Administrator Alliance (TPAA) is an alliance of the nation’s top independently owned third party administrators. The TPAA was founded to drive business to members TPAs, supply them with aggressive lead-generation programs and superior marketing tools. In addition, members also enjoy discounts provided by TPAA-selected partners in stop-loss insurance, PPO networks, pharmacy benefits management, medical management, out-of-network repricing, plan design, debit/smart cards, subrogation, fraud and more. Each TPAA member has been individually selected and approved for membership, based on its track record with employer groups, brokers and benefits consultants. All share a common set of core values that emphasize personalized service, professional delivery and technical expertise. The TPAA is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, contact Al Allison at 888-454-TPAA (8722) or aallison@thetpaa.com. Visit www.theTPAA.com.

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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