SimpleCare International and Hospital Santa Elena Renew Network Agreement

Online, April 28, 2010 (Newswire.com) - COSTA DEL SOL, Malaga., March 31 /News-wire/ - SimpleCare International and Hospital Santa Elena in Torremolinos announced today they have reached agreement on their contract renewal. As a result, Hospital Santa Elena will continue as a participating hospital in SimpleCare's networks without interruption.

"We are pleased to have reached a multi-year agreement with Hospital Santa Elena that allows SimpleCare and the hospital to continue our valuable relationship," said Raymond B. Prats, president, SimpleCare Health Plan. "This arrangement will continue to provide our members with access to quality health care at the Hospital Santa Elena at fair and competitive rates."

"We believe the new contract is fair, and recognizes and reflects each organization's commitment to this community, the patients we are both privileged to serve, and our collective commitment to quality-driven, efficient and cost-effective care," The agreement we have forged strengthens our mission to provide the advanced technology, top-level staff and comprehensive services that patients and physicians have come to expect when choosing Santa Elena"

About SimpleCare Health Plan International

SimpleCare Health Plan names and symbols are registered marks of SimpleCare Health Plan. Additional information about SimpleCare is available at www.simplecarehealthplan.com.

About Hospital Santa Elena

Hospital Santa Elena is a state of the art community hospital. A leader in orthopedic, spine, cardiac and lung cancer surgery. For more information, visit http://www.csantaelena.com/