Coalition America, Inc.

Coalition America, Inc. (CAI), a leader in healthcare cost-containment and worker’s compensation savings programs, today announced that it will provide its RepriceNow Internet and EDI claims repricing solutions and negotiation services to The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (NH&W Plan). The agreement will help the nation’s railway labor organizations and class one railroads save millions on healthcare expenses.

"This agreement is a natural fit for both CAI and the NH&W Plan," said Sean Smith, chief executive officer of Coalition America. "Because of CAI’s Internet and EDI repricing options, claim turnaround time will be greatly reduced. More importantly, we anticipate generating two to three million in additional savings for the plan through supplemental PPOs and negotiations."

The agreement with CAI will enable the plan to realize additional savings from non-network claims that otherwise would not be eligible for discounts under its primary healthcare networks.

"We are extremely excited with CAI’s ability to provide savings opportunities on claims of all dollar amounts," said Joe Epstein, director employee benefits, National Railway Labor Conference. "The additional savings in healthcare costs generated by CAI will directly benefit our members, allowing for reduced out-of-pocket expenses and increased savings for the plan as a whole."

One of the concerns of the NH&W is the ability of its vendors to meet HIPAA requirements.

"I was impressed with CAI’s progress in meeting HIPAA requirements ahead of schedule," Epstein added.

About The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan

The NH&W Plan, a collectively bargained plan, is administered by the Joint Plan Committee, which consists of the National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC) representing railroad management and the Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations (CRLO) representing 13 major labor organizations. The CRLO functions as the negotiating body for the participating labor organizations in any national negotiations pertaining or relating to health and welfare benefit issues.

About Coalition America

Atlanta-based Coalition America, Inc. (CAI) is a leader in healthcare cost-containment and worker’s compensation programs for customized preferred provider organization (PPO) networks. CAI offers one source for PPO network access and administration, while assisting companies in controlling their medical healthcare expenses. CAI links large self-insured companies and other payors with the numerous PPO networks they need to provide the best health plan for their employees. The range of services offered by CAI includes network integration and management, electronic data transfer (EDI), Internet re-pricing and data-entry options and negotiations on all claims. CAI, privately-held, recorded more than 2000 percent growth since its founding in 1995 and remains debt-free. In the current marketplace full of venture capitalists and investors, this is truly an accomplishment. For more information on Coalition America, please visit www.coalitionamerica.com.

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