HEALTH PLANS

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (Nov. 16, 2009) – In the latest rankings of healthcare plans across America, U.S. News & World Report has rated Health First Health Plans among the country's elite, with HFHF placing 31 out of the more than 165 health plans that participated in the survey.

The Health First Health Plans commercial plans also ranked in the top 25 percent, placing 60 out of 239 participating plans. Only one other plan in Florida ranked higher for both commercial and Medicare products.

The “America’s Best Health Insurance Plans” report is published jointly by U.S. News and the National Committee on Quality Assurance, an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting the quality of managed care plans to help consumers, employers and others make informed healthcare choices. To see the complete listings and rating information log on to www.usnews.com.

“We welcome the opportunity to participate in reviews like this," said Joy Gilbert, Health First Health Plans Vice President-Healthcare Services.

"It helps us know that we are not only doing the right things, but getting results that help keep our members healthy. Not all plans are willing to take part in this type of quality study,” said Gilbert.

Peter Weiss, MD

News ratings are among the most rigorous in the nation. “We applaud U.S. News and he National Committee on Quality Assurance for offering a detailed, objective tool to help consumers choose a high-quality health plan,” said Health First Health Plans Chief Executive Officer Peter Weiss, MD.

“I’m very proud of our employees, providers, and other partners who do their best every day to provide a health plan of this caliber,” said Dr. Weiss.

Health First Health Plans serves more than 63,000 people and has become the dominant local health insurer. Founded 11 years ago, the plan serves customers in Brevard and Indian River Counties.

Health First Health Plans is part of Health First, a not-for-profit family of healthcare services that also includes Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Community Hospital and Health First Physicians. Health First will add a fourth hospital in Viera, Florida next year.

For more information log on to HealthFirstHealthPlans.org, or call 321-434-5665.

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