For Immediate Release Ancillary Care Management Signs Contract with California-Based Managed Care Organization LOS ANGELES (October 28, 2005) - Ancillary Care Management, Inc. (ACM) is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with one of California's largest managed care organizations. Under this arrangement, ACM's Web-based claims management system for home infusion therapy and specialty pharmacy network providers will be deployed by the plan effective in the fourth quarter 2005. Use of ACM services will allow this California-based plan to link its provider network on a Web-based platform for more efficient electronic communications, particularly to facilitate electronic claims processing for home infusion therapy and specialty pharmaceutical providers. Data exchange between providers and the plan will occur via ACM's HIPAA-compliant suite of tools on www.ACMcentral.com. Specifically, ACM's services enable this California health plan to: • Capture NDC-level data for more efficient and accurate claims processing • Dramatically increase electronic claims processing • Allow providers to check claims status online at ACM's web portal • Automatically pre-adjudicate claims • Efficiently direct placement of specialty pharmaceuticals The implementation of ACM's programs and services will enable better services for the California participant population with regard to home infusion therapy and specialty pharmaceuticals. About ACM Ancillary Care Management empowers clients to improve the management of ancillary services through technology-enabled solutions that enhance the quality, speed, and cost effectiveness of patient care. With over 35 million lives under contract, ACM manages Specialty and Infusion Pharmaceuticals, Home Health Services, and Home Medical Equipment. ACM's network management model is unmatched in the industry. Its flexible, proven Web-based system delivers significant cost savings, receives superior client satisfaction ratings, and is managed by an experienced healthcare team. ACM markets a complete solution that links participants in the complex ancillary benefits environment through a suite of Web-based tools, accessible to customers through www.ACMcentral.com. Contact: Wendy Capetz, 952-826-2552