PRESS RELEASE: AHIP Selects IncentOne to Join AHIP Solutions Program

Washington, DC — November 6, 2006 — America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) announced today that IncentOne has been selected as the newest member of its vendor affinity program, AHIP Solutions, to be the exclusive provider of incentive solutions to its membership. IncentOne provides integrated incentive solutions for health plans, partners and employers looking to improve the cost and quality of health benefits.

“Our AHIP Solutions program has been designed to create strategic partnerships that can best support our members,” said AHIP President and CEO, Karen Ignagni. “Our partnership with IncentOne gives our members preferred access to develop and administer incentive based programs for their customers and members.”

The escalating cost of employer sponsored health care has invited many strategies for reducing costs and improving care. Employers have sought to address this through various health and productivity management programs including Health Risk Assessments, Disease Management, Wellness and other programs. Incentives have become a critical component to the success of those programs. According to a 2006 study conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, 80 percent of CEOs from 150 large United States employers say that incentives are the most promising tool for reducing healthcare costs. Effectively designed incentive programs are essential to increase participation in health management programs and drive the behavior change that results in a return on investment in these programs.

“AHIP continues to show great leadership in bringing innovation to its members. AHIP clearly understands the role of incentives and IncentOne is excited to join forces with AHIP. We are certain our partnership will benefit the AHIP membership,” said Michael Dermer, President and CEO of IncentOne. “We look forward to working with AHIP with an eye toward building key alliances, solidifying our leadership role in the industry and complementing other AHIP Solution Partners’ businesses.”

About IncentOne
Since 1997, IncentOne has provided integrated incentive solutions to clients ranging from small businesses to the FORTUNE^® 500, including half of the FORTUNE^® 50. IncentOne’s solutions combine its proven incentive platform with the industry’s most comprehensive reward portfolio and best practices to provide companies with a tool to drive business objectives. IncentOne’s clients include Washington Mutual, WebMD, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Deloitte, MGM, ADP, NBC and the United States Postal Service. For more information, please visit www.IncentOne.com.

About America’s Health Insurance Plans
AHIP is the national trade association representing nearly 1,300 member companies providing health insurance coverage to more than 200 million Americans. Our goal is to provide a unified voice for the health insurance industry, to expand access to high quality, cost effective health care to all Americans and to ensure Americans’ financial security through robust insurance markets, product flexibility and innovation, and an abundance of consumer choice.

For more on AHIP Solutions partners and programs visit www.ahipsolutions.org.

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