Louisville, Ky. (August 17, 2004) - Landacorp, a SHPS company, today announced it has been recently named one of the top 12 disease management vendors in a report issued by the Health Industries Research Companies (HIRC), an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts strategic market research on a variety of health care markets.

This is the fourth year that Landacorp has been named to the list, having also received the distinction in 2001, '02 and '03.

"This selection is especially meaningful to us since the study based its findings on the reputation and the ability of vendors to achieve promised outcomes," said Mike Brennan, SHPS' chief marketing officer. "We've known for a long time that Landacorp had a unique position and advantage in the disease management marketplace, from its analytical applications and intervention tools to proven, member-driven disease management services and programs."

The top 12 disease management vendors were selected out of 160 national vendors based on an extensive set of criteria, including current revenue, member enrollment and program adherence, disease states addressed, reputation in marketplace and significance of health plan partnerships.

About Health Industries Research Companies
Health Industries Research Companies (HIRC) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts strategic market research on a wide variety of health care markets. Founded by a researcher from Wharton and Stanford Research Institute, HIRC has more than 13 years experience with pharmaceutical and health care industries. For more information about HIRC and the company's reports, visit www.hirc.com.

About Landacorp
Landacorp is a SHPS company. Its patient-focused solutions for health plans and healthcare delivery organizations include comprehensive Internet- and Windows®-based medical management software that improves health outcomes while helping manage and prevent costs. 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, Medicare Part D providers and government agencies. The company employs registered nurses, health professionals, employee benefit specialists and IT experts in facilities across the United States. Visit www.landacorp.com.

For More Information
Michelle Tracey
Landacorp, a SHPS Company
530-891-0853
matracey@landacorp.com

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