Corporate Profile for CareCounsel LLC, dated 10/2.

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Published Date:   October 2, 1998

Company Name:          CareCounsel LLC

Address:          68 Mitchell Blvd.
                  San Rafael, Calif. 94903

Main Telephone
 Number:          415/472-2366

Internet Home
 Page Address
  (URL)           www.carecounsel.com
Chief Executive
 Officer:          Lawrence N. Gelb

Public Relations
 Contact:          Anki Gelb
Business number: 415/472-2366  ext. 201
Industry:          Health

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Company description: CareCounsel's Healthcare Assistance Program provides confidential, independent support as employees navigate the new healthcare environment. We provide information, coaching, advocacy and resources for healthcare consumers, helping employees and their families take a more proactive role in their interactions with the health care systems. This is a valuable benefit that impacts just about everyone in today's workforce.

Key advantages for the employer include:

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--   Provides low-cost, popular and highly-utilized benefit
--   Increases appreciation of health plans in managed care "backlash"
     environment
--   Enhances productivity as employees spend less time on healthcare
     problem resolution
--   Supports internal benefit staff who deal with healthcare issues

--   Reduces liability as sensitive health issues less likely to reach
     employer's purview
--   Improved health status when patients take a more active role in
     their healthcare

--   Better data for employers categorizing calls by issue type,
     health plan membership and geographical location
--   Gives useful information for health plan selection and
     performance standards tracking

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