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SCAN Health Plan Names Elizabeth Russell

Senior Vice President of Network Management

(LONG BEACH, CA – February 17, 2006) — Elizabeth Russell has joined SCAN Health Plan as senior vice president of network management, effective immediately. SCAN is one of California’s fastest-growing Medicare Advantage Plans.

Previously, Russell held the position of chief operations officer for Regal Medical Group. She also held senior management positions at Healthcare Partners and PacifiCare Health Systems. In her new role at SCAN, Russell will oversee contracting, provider services and delegated compliance.

“Elizabeth has a wealth of experience in network management and contracting,” said David Schmidt, chief executive officer of SCAN. “Her knowledge in these areas will add to our strength as we continue to enhance our provider partnerships, network coverage and serve our members in 2006 and beyond.”

Russell earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in literature and film from Pitzer College in Claremont, California. She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in computer science and marketing from the University of Southern California.

Founded in 1977, SCAN is one of the four largest Medicare Advantage Plans in all of California and consistently ranks as one of the state’s fastest growing. SCAN currently serves nearly 80,000 seniors in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. In addition to its health plan, SCAN also manages one of the largest and most successful Multi-Purpose Senior Service Projects (MSSP) in California providing community-based, long-term care and in-home personal-care coordination for low-income frail seniors. Further information may be obtained at www.scanhealthplan.com.