Louisville, Ky. (November 18, 2008) – SHPS, a leading provider of health improvement and health benefits solutions, received seven awards for its healthcare communications in the 2008 National Health Information Awards program. Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), a national clearinghouse for consumer health programs and materials, this awards program recognizes the nation’s best consumer health information.

SHPS received a silver award and two bronze awards for three client-specific, co-branded communications programs. In addition, its CareWise Guide: Self-Care From Head To Toe (6th edition) and CareWise for Older Adults: Self-Care for Lifelong Health (4th edition) each won bronze awards. SHPS was also awarded merit awards for its CareWise 24-hour Nurse Line program and Volume 14, Summer 2007 of its CareWise News quarterly newsletter.

“Whether reducing stress or managing heart failure, effective engagement via continuous communications serves as the lynchpin in any successful healthcare program,” says Krishnan Sastry, SHPS’ executive vice president of strategic development and innovation. “This honor not only speaks to the dedication and hard work of SHPS’ communication experts – but also to the strength of our client partnerships in working toward a shared goal of better health and wise healthcare choices.”

SHPS includes its award-winning communications as part of its standard product delivery with custom communications campaigns used to further engage, educate, and drive participation in client-branded health and benefit programs. Through personalization, consistent messaging, and multiple delivery channels, SHPS’ communications address the needs of all employees, regardless of their position along the healthcare continuum.

“Without the foundation of excellent healthcare communications, the ability of SHPS and its clients to drive positive healthcare practices is diminished,” added Sastry. “HIRC recognition validates that our services make a difference in the lives of each and every member we touch.”

About HIRC
The HIRC promotes the distribution of accurate, timely consumer health information materials to professionals and managers in the field. The awards reflect an industry standard of quality for consumer health materials, and this “seal of quality” helps health professionals find the best consumer health information resources for their programs.

About SHPS | Carewise Health
SHPS is a leading, independent provider of integrated health solutions that improve personal health and reduce spending. By integrating traditional health management and benefits administration services, SHPS delivers people-centric solutions that empower individuals to make wise healthcare choices. It serves large and mid-sized employers, government agencies, and third-party administrators through the company�s Carewise Health, Landacorp, and SHPS brands. Visit www.carewisehealth.com.

For More Information
LeAnn Ross
Director of Marketing
leann.ross@shps.com

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