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Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Finalist – Chairman & CEO, Douglas Present

May 17, 2007 (Florham Park, NJ): Managed Health Care Associates, the nation’s largest Alternate Site GPO, announced today that its Chairman & CEO, Douglas Present has been selected as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award for the State of New Jersey. According to the nomination documents, the judging criterion for this honor is based on “a thorough assessment of recent financial performance, strategic direction and product or service innovation, company leadership including personal integrity and values, key employee initiatives and community involvement (philanthropic activities, etc).”

In response to his selection Mr. Present commented, “While I am appreciative of the individual acknowledgement, it is important to recognize that this honor is really related to the strategic execution of MHA’s business plan, the efforts of all our employees, and the overall success of the company as a whole.  As the largest company in the country servicing the needs of Long Term Care and Home Infusion pharmacies, MHA has changed the model for how to properly service the alternate site marketplace. This award represents the success that this new model has achieved in the market over the last several years.”

“MHA has grown from being the largest Long Term Care GPO in the country, into a fully diversified alternate site GPO and the manager of the largest LTC managed care network for the new Part D drug program,” added Stephen Andrew, MHA’s CFO & COO.  ”The significant investments we have made in our people and our technology were driven by Doug’s vision of what a high touch, customer service organization should look like and how we should properly take care of our member’s needs.  This model has allowed MHA to create continuous value for both our members and our business partners while allowing MHA to continue to distinguish itself within the industry.”

About Managed Health Care Associates

Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) is the largest Alternate Site GPO in the country servicing the Long Term Care, Home Infusion, Combo Pharmacy and Specialty Pharmacy industries.  MHA is also the leading Long Term Care Pharmacy Network Manager with focus on serving the Medicare D patient population.  MHA’s success is driven by unparalleled member support, competitive contracts, and the ability to create sophisticated, customized, web tools and reports, designed to increase savings and promote profitability.  Members utilize MHA’s services to assist in the purchasing of a complete line of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, capital equipment, and nutritional food, as well as, network access to the majority of the largest national and regional prescription drug plans managing the newly created Medicare Part D drug benefit.  MHA also offers a variety of services to medical supply, pharmaceutical manufacturers and prescription drug plan organizations, including contract administration, marketing, and continuing education.  For more information, visit www.mhainc.com.

For More Information Contact

Abby Franks

Marketing Coordinator

Managed Health Care Associates, Inc.

800-642-3020 x4472
afranks@mhainc.com


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