CAREINGTON International And Private Healthcare Systems Announce Agreement; Through The PHCS Network, CAREINGTON’s Members Now Have Access To More Than 411,000 Providers And 3,700 Facilities

FRISCO, Texas, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CAREINGTON International Corporation, the premier administrator for discount health programs and Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), the nation’s leading health care cost management company, today announced an agreement that will enable CAREINGTON’s clients to access convenient, cost-effective health care through the PHCS Network.

PHCS is the nation’s largest proprietary PPO network with more than 411,000 providers and 3,700 facilities.

“We have been seeking a ‘best-in-class’ provider network to offer our clients access to quality health care. The PHCS Network was just what we were looking for,” says Mr. Chuck Misasi, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CAREINGTON International. “Our goal has been to offer the most complete savings program available, with the very best provider networks, to assure quality and value for our clients. The PHCS Network provides tremendous access across the country and is the first and only national PPO to earn four endorsements of quality from two independent, nationally recognized quality assurance organizations, NCQA and URAC. This ensures that our customers will have access to the value they deserve, along with outstanding care and service,” says Mr. Misasi.

“Access to quality, affordable health care continues to be a challenge for many companies and individuals,” says Mr. James Herrington, PHCS Chief Marketing Officer. “We are pleased to have been selected by CAREINGTON International to provide their members with coast-to-coast access to our Network.”

About CAREINGTON International

With access to over 55,000 participating dentists, CAREINGTON offers one of the largest provider panels in the country. The company offers significant fee reductions which are usually two to three times larger than most dental benefit companies, and serves more than 4 million satisfied members. CAREINGTON has positioned itself to be a full service administrator for custom discount health care programs, the most innovative dental partner in the country and is often called upon to work directly with some of the most respected HMOs, PPOs and U.S. insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions.

About PHCS

For 19 years, Private Healthcare Systems has been meeting the network and medical management needs of customers across the country. Corporate headquarters are in Waltham, Massachusetts, with regional offices located throughout the United States. The largest proprietary PPO in the country, the PHCS Network includes more than 411,000 providers and 3,700 facilities. PHCS is the first and only national PPO to earn four endorsements of quality from two independent, nationally recognized quality assurance organizations, NCQA and URAC.

CAREINGTON International Corporation

CONTACT: Annemarie Marek of Marek & Company, +1-214-828-0634, or cell,+1-469-235-2166 , for CAREINGTON International Corporation; or Chuck Misasi,Vice President of Sales and Marketing of CAREINGTON International Corporation,+1-800-441-0380, ext. 2900

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