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SCAN Health Plan Names Chris Zorn as

Vice President of Internal Audit

(LONG BEACH, CA – January 23, 2006) — SCAN Health Plan, one of California’s fastest-growing Medicare Advantage Plans, has promoted Christian K. Zorn to vice president of internal audit. Zorn has been with SCAN for over two years, during which time he established the company’s first internal audit department.

In his new position Zorn will report to the board of directors’ audit committee and will continue to oversee the internal audit and special investigative units within the company. In that role he assists management and the board with the identification and alleviation of business risk and holds primary responsibility for the company’s anti-fraud program. Zorn will also continue to be an active participant in several key initiatives, including programs focusing on overall process improvement and disaster recovery.

“Chris has played a key role in the development of information technology and corporate governance mechanisms within SCAN,” said David Schmidt, chief executive officer. “As he continues to build upon these accomplishments, we look to Chris to add his expertise to additional strategic processes that will strengthen our organization for years to come.”

A graduate with degrees in political science and accounting from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, Zorn has been a CPA for over 20 years and brings to SCAN auditing experience in a number of industries. He primarily works in the areas of internal audit, risk management, process improvement, organizational consulting and information technology management experience. Zorn is a member of the chief audit executive group of the Internal Auditors Association and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

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.