Scott & White Health Plan Selects American Healthways to Provide Disease Management Services.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- American Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AMHC AMHC Association of Mental Health Clergy AMHC Aviation Structural Mechanic Hydraulics Chief ) today announced it has signed a five-year agreement to provide members of Temple, Texas-based Scott & White Health Plan with disease management programs for diabetes, coronary artery disease coronary artery disease, condition that results when the coronary arteries are narrowed or occluded, most commonly by atherosclerotic deposits of fibrous and fatty tissue. , congestive heart failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n. Abbr. COPD A chronic lung disease, such as asthma or emphysema, in which breathing becomes slowed or forced. and asthma. The new agreement begins January 1, 2006. A not-for-profit, state-certified Health Maintenance Organization (HMO HMO health maintenance organization. HMO n. A corporation that is financed by insurance premiums and has member physicians and professional staff who provide curative and preventive medicine within certain financial, ), Scott & White Health Plan is part of the Scott & White Integrated Delivery System integrated delivery system Integrated provider Medical practice A coordinated health care system formed by physician groups and hospitals which ↑ efficiency and ↓ redundancy in providing health care; IDSs coordinate delivery of a broad range of health . Scott & White provides services to more than 185,000 members in Central Texas and surrounding communities. Initially, American Healthways will work with a segment of the health plan's population with the potential to expand the programs to all members. "We strive to provide personalized, comprehensive, high quality care to our members and feel strongly that partnering with American Healthways will further our mission," said Scott & White Medical Director Craig Clanton, MD. "We are excited to offer additional support to our members with chronic diseases and the physicians who care for them through these new programs." Scott & White has been recognized locally and nationally for quality of care and patient satisfaction, including being rated #1 in Texas and among the top 10 HMOs nationally for the Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Study conducted in 2003 by the National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance Medical practice A private, not-for-profit organization which has become the leading accreditor of managed care plans; in site visits, NCQA reviewers evaluate a managed care plan in terms of quality management, physicians' . The health plan is affiliated with Scott & White Memorial Hospital, which was one of only two hospitals in Texas to be recognized among the nation's top 100 cardiovascular hospitals by the Solucient 100 Top Hospitals(R) Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success. "Scott & White has an impressive track record for leveraging the latest medical and scientific advances to maximize the care they provide to their members in a truly integrated fashion," said American Healthways President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Ben R. Leedle, Jr. "We are determined to reinforce that reputation by incorporating our comprehensive approach to disease management into Scott & White's care support offerings." Safe Harbor Provisions This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In order for American Healthways to utilize the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, investors are hereby cautioned that these statements may be affected by the important factors, among others, included in the discussion in Part I, Item 1, and Part II, Item 7, of American Healthways' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2004, and Part I, Item 2 of American Healthways' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Feb. 28, 2005. Consequently, actual operations and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. American Healthways undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements. About Scott & White Health Plan Scott & White Health Plan is a not-for-profit, state-certified Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and is a nationally recognized leader in providing quality healthcare by focusing on prevention, early intervention, wellness and disease management. Scott & White has been serving the healthcare needs of Central Texans and others from all around the U.S. and world for over 100 years. About American Healthways American Healthways, Inc. is the nation's leading and largest provider of disease management, care enhancement and high-risk health management services proven to improve the quality of health care and lower costs. As of May 31, 2005, the Company had more than 1.6 million lives under management worldwide. For more information visit www.americanhealthways.com. |
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