American Health Holding, Inc. to Provide Internet Repricing to Administrators West.

Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 16, 2002

American Health Holding, Inc., a dual-URAC accredited national medical management firm based in Westerville, Ohio, has been chosen by Administrators West to provide Internet Repricing

Administrators West is American Health's first Internet-repricing client in the Northwest. "As we continue to expand the boundaries of technology and innovations in the medical management arena, it is with great enthusiasm that we also greet expansion into new geographic territories," states Michael J. Reidelbach, President and CEO of American Health.

Administrators West, based in Seattle, Washington, will utilize American Health's Internet Out-of-Network Repricing to reduce out-of-network costs. Internet Repricing automatically accesses hundreds of PPO networks to identify discount opportunities for immediate savings. Internet Out-of-Network Repricing results in average savings of 15-22%. Claims that cannot be repriced are negotiated, still offering savings of 10-18%. Internet Repricing requires only a single entry of claims, saving time, manpower and costs. Clients can easily generate savings 24/7 in a secure online environment, while reducing claim handling to a minimum.

With double-digit increases in health insurance costs, American Health clients find Out-of-Network Repricing is a valuable tool for cost reduction. "I am excited about our new relationship with American Health Holding," says Lee McReynolds, President of Administrators West. "I believe the Internet Repricing system will provide an important cost savings component to our client's employee benefit plans while maintaining efficiency."

ABOUT ADMINISTRATORS WEST: Founded in 1978, Administrators West is a full-service Third Party Administrator (TPA) headquartered in Seattle, WA with a satellite office in Bend, OR. Services provided include Self-Funded Medical, Dental and Vision programs along with Section 125 programs, and eligibility and billing for Multiple Employer Trusts/Associations. With a management team possessing extensive experience in employee benefit plan management, from all sides of the industry, the ability to manage successful employee benefit plans is second nature. Administrators West's core focus is to provide a 'quality in service' unmatched in their industry. For more information about Administrators West, please contact Justin Curtis at 1-800-321-2814.

ABOUT AMERICAN HEALTH HOLDING, INC.: Founded in 1992, American Health is a full-service medical management firm providing Utilization Management, Case Management, Demand Management, Disease Management, Out-of-Network Repricing, Referral Authorization and a maternal newborn program. American Health has positioned itself on the leading edge of medical management by launching a comprehensive suite of Internet products. The i-Suite products increase staff productivity and allow American Health to offer a level of flexibility previously unseen in the medical management industry. Current i-Suite products include Internet-based Precertification, Out-of-Network Repricing and Disease Management. The i-Suite will be expanded to include Case Management, Demand Management and Referral Authorization, as well as Utilization Management, an enhancement to the Internet Precertification product. For more information about American Health Holding, visit their website: www.AmericanHealthHolding.com.