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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       

MCOL™ AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS announce Collaborative initiatives

MCOL TO OFFER MEMBERS OF MANAGED CARE ON-LINE™ SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS ON SUBSCRIPTIONS TO SELECTED AAHP PUBLICATIONS AND WELCOMES AAHP TO MCOL’S CONFERENCELAND AND MANAGED CARE STORE WEB SITES

MODESTO, CA, MARCH 15, 2001---- MCOL™  (mcol.com), the leading health care information technology company specializing in delivering business-to-business managed care knowledge resources, and the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) today announced the formation of a strategic relationship to showcase AAHP conferences in MCOL’s Conferenceland web site, and offer AAHP educational offerings to Managed Care On-Line members and web site visitors.

Says MCOL’s Vice President Research and Development Claire Thayer, “AAHP is a stellar organization, with much credibility and prestige. As the most visible and active trade association for health plans and providers in the nation, we are honored to enter into this new partnership.”  Members of Managed Care On-Line™ now have the opportunity to receive significant savings on first year subscriptions to selected AAHP publications.  In addition, AAHP conferences and events are showcased in MCOL’s ConferenceLand web site at www.conferenceland.com and AAHP’s educational books, videos, CD-ROMs, directories and subscriptions are now available for purchase in MCOL’s Managed Care Store at www.managedcarestore.com.

Says Charles W Stellar, AAHP’s Executive Vice President, “We welcome this opportunity to promote and increase awareness of both MCOL and AAHP publications and educational offerings to our combined memberships and other audiences.  This collaborative initiative fits very well with other AAHP programs that offer practical information and resources in support of health plan professionals nationwide.” 

About AAHP

The American Association of Health Plans is the national trade association representing more than 1,000 health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, point-of-service plans, and other similar health plans that care for more than 140 million Americans. AAHP represents its member plans on a broad array of issues including legislative and regulatory matters in Washington, in the states, before the television, radio, and print media, and conducts comprehensive research on a wide range of quality and policy-related issues. AAHP also has an extensive roster of educational programs, including the Annual Institute and Display Forum, the Executive Leadership Program and Minority Management Training and Development Program.  AAHP can be reached toll free at 877-291-AAHP, or at http://www.aahp.org. 

About MCOL

MCOL is a six-year-old health care Internet company delivering business-to-business managed care resources. MCOL has become the recognized Internet leader in the delivery of knowledge resources to professionals involved in managed care. MCOL business lines include: Membership-based services through Managed Care On-Line and Global Health Resources.Com; e-Commerce through the Managed Care Store; and Business e-Solutions. MCOL is based in Modesto, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon. For more information, please visit www.mcol.com/about.htm.           

 


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