Becomes Largest Independent Managed Care Organization in the State

    BOSTON, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CRA Managed Care Inc. (Nasdaq: CRAA)
announced today that it has been certified by the Nebraska State Workers'
Compensation Court to medically manage workers' compensation claims in that
state.
    Upon receiving certification, CRA announced the formation of CRA MCP+, the
company's workers' compensation managed care plan.  MCP+ utilizes CRA's FOCUS
Healthcare network, of providers, one of the country's largest specialized
Preferred Provider Organizations (PP0s) focused on workers' compensation.  The
FOCUS network in Nebraska currently comprises over 600 providers across the
state.  In addition, CRA has experienced case managers strategically located
in communities across Nebraska, providing on-site coverage within 50 miles of
all Nebraska cities with a population of 20,000 or more.
    "CRA's mission is to be the innovative leader in creating fully integrated
solutions to managing care and reducing costs associated with workers'
compensation and disability," said Donald J. Larson, President and Chief
Executive Officer of CRA Managed Care.  "The certification of our workers'
compensation managed care plan in Nebraska is an example of that leadership.
    "CRA MCP+ distinguishes itself by being independent, unlike other managed
care plans with insurance carrier, third-party administrator, risk pool,
hospital or provider ownership," Larson added.  "This fact gives CRA greater
objectivity in program development, partnerships and reasonable pricing -- and
therefore a big competitive advantage in the marketplace.  Additionally, CRA
MCP+ does not outsource or subcontract our managed care services.  All managed
care services are rendered by the plan, protecting the integrity of the
program and ensuring high-quality service and accurate reporting."
    CRA Managed Care provides managed care services designed to reduce the
costs associated with workers' compensation, automobile and disability
insurance claims.  The Company operates one of the largest field case
management organizations in North America, consisting of 118 offices with
approximately 1,150 field case managers who provide medical management and
return-to-work services in 49 states and the District of Columbia.  The
Company also owns Prompt Associates, a leading provider of both inpatient and
outpatient bill review services to the healthcare marketplace for claims that
fall outside of a payer's network of hospitals or outpatient facilities.
Additionally, CRA also provides a broad range of specialized cost containment
services from 70 service locations including utilization management,
telephonic case management and retrospective medical bill review services,
that are designed to reduce costs associated with work related injuries and
automobile-related injuries.
    CRA MCP+ is located in the CRA Managed Care office in. Omaha, Nebraska at
10855 West Dodge Road, #290, Omaha NE 68154, For more information, call Mindy
Hightower at 800-806-9977 or 402-330-9977.

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