American Specialty Health to Provide Neighborhood Health Partnership Members with Healthyroads Weight Management and Tobacco Cessation Programs

On the Healthyroads
Web site, employees can access their program or club information
through a password-protected portal.
"American Specialty Health is pleased that Healthyroads is able to
provide Neighborhood Health Partnership with these valuable health
education tools," said George DeVries, chairman, president, and chief
executive officer of ASH. ASH and
its subsidiaries are located at 777 Front St.

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ASH's online Web site for health and wellness products,
Healthyroads.

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In July of 2002,
NHP was acquired by private interests from the former provider owners
and has grown to become the largest HMO operating in Miami-Dade County
since that time.
"The attendance and expo records we broke at our midyear meetings
this year reflect an NAR membership that stands at more than one
million and growing.

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GFWC headquarters in Washington, DC, a National Historic Landmark, houses the Women's History and Resource Center, a collection of books, periodicals and records devoted to women's history and women in volunteerism.

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NHP is an HMO licensed by the State of Florida and currently
operates in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. is a subsidiary of American Specialty Health,
Incorporated (ASH).

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"Whether it's through the weight management
or tobacco cessation programs, or one of the specialized clubs,
employees can get the motivation and education they need to live
longer, healthier lives. The previous record was set in 2000 with
29 ,600 square feet and 157 exhibiting companies. This
and other news releases are posted in the Web site's "News Media"
section in the NAR Media Center.

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NHP has its principal offices at 7600 Corporate
Center Drive in Miami.

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In addition to these tools, members will receive outreach phone
calls that welcome them into their program or club and help them set
and track their health goals.
NAR also set records last fall at the 2004 annual Realtors(R)
Conference + Expo in Orlando, which reached an all-time mainland
record of over 25,500 total attendees and garnered a record 555
exhibiting companies.

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Employees must reach and maintain a
specific level of good health determined by the date they enter into
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million members and discount programs for over 80 million members.

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The 2005 NAR Midyear Trade Expo also broke the previous record for
exhibitor space with 30,500 square feet and number of exhibitors with
211 exhibiting companies.

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Measured in terms of annual revenues,
members/insureds, employees, and contracted health plans, ASH and its
subsidiaries comprise the nation's largest organization for
complementary health care benefit programs, health education programs,
and health-related products.

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WASHINGTON----A record -breaking
number of more than 9,600 Realtors(R) and guests attended the 2005
National Association of Realtors(R) Midyear Legislative Meeting +
Trade Expo last week, which demolished all previous attendance and
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The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) is one of the world 's largest and oldest women's volunteer service organizations.

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This overall growth in NAR membership shows how
healthy and competitive the real estate industry really is," said NAR
President Al Mansell , CEO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in
Salt Lake City.

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The National Association of Realtors(R), "The Voice for Real
Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing more
than one million members involved in all aspects of the residential
and commercial real estate industries.

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"With the introduction of NHP's Freedom Select Plan (higher
deductibles, low premiums ) and this partnership with American
Specialty Health, NHP offers unique and attractive healthcare options
to south Florida businesses," said David Pollack, President of NHP.

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ASH administers benefit programs for 12 . In
addition to weight management and tobacco cessation, Healthyroads
provides wellness programs and other tools to help members get in
shape, eat healthier, and achieve positive lifestyle habits .

Each local chapter benefits from membership, service, material, and program support from state and national Federation levels.

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SAN DIEGO----American Specialty
Health (ASH), the nation's largest complementary health care benefits
organization, announced a new agreement with Neighborhood Health
Partnership to provide employer groups with "Healthy Lifestyles," a
health education program that addresses tobacco cessation, weight
management, fitness , and relaxation skills.com(R), offers employees discounts of 15-60 percent off
manufacturers' retail prices and free shipping.

Working locally through thousands of clubs in the United States and globally in more than 20 countries, GFWC members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education , encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding .

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Members will have the option of selecting the Weight Management or
Tobacco Cessation programs, or joining one of the following Healthy
Living clubs: Fitness Club , Walking Club, Vitamin Club, or Relaxation
Skills Club. The previous attendance record for NAR's Midyear
Legislative Meeting, held annually at the Marriott Wardman Park, was
8,300 Realtors(R ) and guests in 2004.

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Some Florida employers who purchase the Healthy Lifestyles program
through Neighborhood Health Partnership can earn rebates off their
medical premium upon renewal depending on the percentage of employees
who participate in the program. Born out of a
coalition between Dimension Physician Hospital Organization and John
Alden Insurance, it has been in operation since 1994.

Information about NAR is available at http://www.

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Employees will have access to health education and
coaching from licensed health care professionals, including personal
trainers , registered dietitians, and registered nurses. Also included
in the programs and clubs are online tools and e-communication
providing motivation, advice, and support.
Visit ASH online at ASHCompanies . REALTOR(R) is a registered collective
membership mark, which may be used only by real estate professionals
who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) and
subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.