HMSA HealthPass Program Receives National Health Award

Dallas, TX – June 19, 2008 – Phoenix Health Systems, Inc. (Phoenix), a national provider of healthcare strategic consulting, information technology outsourcing and revenue cycle management services, would like to congratulate the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) on receipt of a 2008 HealthMedia Fusion Award for its HealthPass program.  The nonprofit’s health promotion and disease prevention program was presented an award for Best Overall Integration Strategy, highlighting a tightly integrated and comprehensive system for improving member health and reducing medical costs. 

HealthPass was developed by Integrated Services, Inc. (ISI), a subsidiary of HMSA, with information technology support provided by Phoenix, and features health-risk assessments, screenings, interactions with health professionals, risk-based referrals to clinical intervention programs, and assistance in accessing community-based programs for smoking cessation, disease management, health and safety, and health education.  HealthPass began its comprehensive health promotion and prevention activities in 1990 with less than 3,000 members participating.  Today, more than 25,000 HMSA members participate each year.

“We’re honored to receive this special recognition,” said Caryn Ireland, Vice President of Integrated Services, Inc.  “HealthPass is making a real difference in the lives of many people.  By participating in HealthPass, our members are taking an active role in improving their health.  They are also doing their part to help slow the rising cost of health care in our community.”

“Phoenix extends our congratulations to HMSA, ISI and to all of the team members that have made HealthPass a success,” said Darin LeGrange, President and CEO of Phoenix Health Systems. "Phoenix is proud to support ISI with application development services and technology management services.  We are committed to providing innovative, cost effective solutions which support the delivery of quality care and services for our clients.”

About the Hawaii Medical Service Association
HMSA is a nonprofit, mutual benefit association founded in Hawaii in 1938.  It is governed by a community board of directors that includes representatives from health care, business, labor, government, education, clergy, and the community at large.  HMSA is a member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.  Nationally, HMSA and 38 other Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans provide worldwide coverage to more than 100 million members.  For more information, please visit hmsa.com.

About Integrated Services, Inc.
Integrated Services, Inc. (ISI) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, provides Hawaii Medical Service Association, its members, employer groups, and participating providers with a dynamic, high-value resource for improving the cost, quality and accessibility of health care across the State of Hawaii. ISI is a for-profit corporation, wholly owned by HMSA. 

About Phoenix Health Systems

Phoenix is a national information technology and business process services provider offering an integrated set of professional and technical services to healthcare organizations. Through Strategic Consulting, IT Outsourcing and Revenue Cycle Management, Phoenix will help any healthcare organization achieve its long-term objectives of administrative cost reduction, increased cash flow, improved patient safety and regulatory compliance. For additional information, please contact Christopher Madeira at (214) 261-0660, or visit www.phoenixhealth.com