HMS Dependent Eligibility Audit Services Endorsed by the American Hospital Association

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HMS, Inc., (“HMS”) a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HMSY), today announced that its Dependent Eligibility Verification Audits have received an exclusive endorsement from the American Hospital Association (AHA) for the second time.

AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards endorsements to products and services that help member hospitals and healthcare organizations achieve operational excellence.

On average, 4% to 8% of dependents on an employer's health insurance plan — and an even larger percentage for hospital employers — are ineligible for coverage. This represents a significant unnecessary health care expense for self-insured employers — and potential savings if prevented. Dependent Eligibility Verification Audits from HMS help hospitals ensure that only eligible individuals are enrolled in the hospital's health plan.

"As hospitals transition to value-based care, it is imperative that they balance the ability to attract and retain the best talent, while ensuring their money is being spent appropriately," said Anthony Burke, senior vice president of the AHA, and president and CEO of AHA Solutions, Inc. “We again endorsed Dependent Eligibility Verification Audits from HMS because of its vast experience in the healthcare market, its employee-sensitive approach and its results. The HMS system allows employer hospitals to ensure benefits are being spent only on qualified dependents."

"HMS is proud to have this endorsement,” said Doug Williams, President of Markets for HMS. "It speaks to our track record of success with employers across many industries, including hospitals. We look forward to working collaboratively with AHA members to help them achieve their cost-containment goals and ensure compliance with new and existing regulations."

About HMS (NASDAQ:HMSY)

HMS Holdings Corp., through its subsidiaries, provides coordination of benefits and payment integrity services for payers. The company serves Medicaid programs in 45 states and the District of Columbia; commercial health plans, including Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage and group and individual health lines of business; federal government health agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Veterans Health Administration; government and private employers; child support agencies; and other healthcare payers and sponsors. As a result of the company's services, our customers recover billions of dollars every year and save billions more through the prevention of erroneous payments.

About the AHA

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, who include nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. Visit www.aha.org to learn more.

About AHA Solutions, Inc.

AHA Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA) dedicated to serving member hospitals by helping them identify the optimal solutions to their most pressing market challenges. Through the AHA Endorsement, along with educational programs featuring peers and industry experts, AHA Solutions supports the decision-making process for hospitals looking for partners to help with clinical integration, information technology, talent management, cultural transformation, financial sustainability, the patient flow and other key challenges.

AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA Mission: To advance the health of individuals and communities. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at 800.242.4677 or visit www.aha-solutions.org. Also connect with us via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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