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2008

Dec 29

Humana Military Healthcare Services Announces Sponsorship of Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
         

LOUISVILLE, KY — December 29, 2008  — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) proudly announces its sponsorship of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.

          
Dec 17

Contact Center World Names Two Humana Military Healthcare Services’ Associates as Winners in World Awards

Rob Frayser and Roy Gaunce take home Silver and Bronze Awards   
         

LOUISVILLE, KY — December 17, 2008  — Humana Military Healthcare Services’ (HMHS) associates, Rob Frayser and Roy Gaunce, received honors at the 2008 Contact Center World Awards held December 2-4, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

           
Dec 12

Humana Military Healthcare Services Spreads Holiday Cheer to U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve Toys for Tots Program
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — December 12, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) proudly partnered, for the fourth year in a row, with the United States Marine Corps Reserve in a toy drive for the annual Toys for Tots campaign.

               
Nov 26

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Award for Web Site in 2008 eHealthcare Leadership Awards
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — November 26, 2008  — Humana Military Healthcare Services received a silver award for “Best Site Design” in the 2008 eHealthcare Leadership Awards during a special presentation at the Twelfth Annual Healthcare Internet Conference, November 10-12, in Orlando, Florida.

               
Nov 25

Humana Military Healthcare Services Expands Access to Include Additional MinuteClinic Locations
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — November 25, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services is pleased to announce additional cities offering MinuteClinic services to TRICARE beneficiaries.

              
Nov 17

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Appoints Former U.S. Army Deputy Surgeon General for Force Management to Advisory Board
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — November 17, 2008 — Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS) announces the appointment of former U.S. Army Deputy Surgeon General, Gale Pollock (MG,Ret.) to its Advisory Board.

           
Oct 30

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Second Consecutive Web Marketing Association Award
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — October 30, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) recently received the Health Care Standard of Excellence award for outstanding achievement in web site development from the Web Marketing Association’s 2008 WebAwards.

             
Oct 29

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Second Consecutive Boomerang Vision Award from Greater Louisville, Inc.
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — October 29, 2008  — Humana Military Healthcare Services recently received the Vision Award for the second year in a row from the Customer Contact Center Network (C3N) during the third annual Boomerang Awards. The award, for overall contact center excellence in a large center, is given to the most highly regarded contact center in the region.

             
Oct 28

Humana Military Healthcare Services Hosts Third Annual Military and Veterans Case Management Conference on Challenges Faced by Service Members
       

LOUISVILLE, KY — October 28, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, TRICARE contractor for the South Region, is hosting its third annual Military and Veterans Case Management Conference, October 29-30, at the Veteran’s Hospital Uptown Campus in Augusta, Georgia.

             
Oct 07

Media Advisory - Humana Military Healthcare Services, Valero Open and The Military Warriors Support Foundation Honors Our Nation’s Heroes October 9th-12th
               

A partnership of Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), the Military Warrior Support Foundation, and Golf San Antonio was formed to honor and host service members who are recovering from illness or injury acquired in Iraq and Afghanistan at this year’s Valero Texas Open, October 9-12, 2008, at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas.

             
Oct 03

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Sponsors Second Emerald Coast Honor Flight

Congressman Jeff Miller to take World War II Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit WWII Memorial and Arlington National Park   
       
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 3, 2008  — Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS), along with Congressman Jeff Miller (R-Fl-01) announced the sponsorship of the second Emerald Coast Honor Flight trip.  The mission of this flight is to take World War II Veterans from Northwest Florida to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorial.

            
Oct 01

Humana Military Healthcare Services and the Valero Texas Open Announce A Partnership To “Honor Our Heroes” Valero Texas Open October 9th-12th           
        

LOUISVILLE, KY — October 1, 2008  — Announcing the partnership of Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), along with the Military Warrior Support Foundation, and Golf San Antonio to honor and host service members who are recovering from illness or injury acquired in Iraq and Afghanistan at this year’s Valero Texas Open, October 9-12, 2008, at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas.
     
              
Sep 30

Humana Military Healthcare Services Partners with MinuteClinic to Offer Innovative Services for South Region TRICARE Beneficiaries         
        

LOUISVILLE, KY — September 30, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) is pleased to announce an innovative service available to its beneficiaries.  The addition of MinuteClinics to the HMHS network will increase access for TRICARE beneficiaries, while providing services in a timely and convenient setting..

           
Sep 24

Humana Military Healthcare Services Continues Services and Support for Beneficiaries Affected by Hurricane Ike           
        

LOUISVILLE, KY — September 24, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), TRICARE's contractor for the South Region, will continue its support and services for TRICARE beneficiaries in Texas and Louisiana who are being affected by the recent Hurricane Ike.

       
Sep 10

Humana Military Healthcare Services and ValueOptions Announce New Features Available on the Web to Assist Service Members and Families

New Features Include Suicide Awareness Videos
           
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 10, 2008  — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) and ValueOptions, Inc., the South Region subcontractor for behavioral health, are pleased to announce new educational features on the AchieveSolutions® behavioral health portal , including; Life Manager, Teen Life, and Suicide Awareness videos.

           
Sep 08

Humana Military Healthcare Services Sponsors First Annual Southlake Independence Weekend  

Proceeds to Assist Service Members Returning Home
           
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 8, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), proudly announces its sponsorship of the first annual Southlake Independence Weekend held September 11-13, 2008 in Southlake, Texas.  Proceeds from the weekend’s events will go to the Independence Fund, a charitable foundation supporting our nation’s disabled veterans.

          
Sep 04

Humana Military Healthcare Services Assures Beneficiaries Affected by Tropical Storm Gustav of Continued Service and Support in the South 

           
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 4, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), TRICARE's contractor for the South Region, will continue its support and services for TRICARE beneficiaries in the Gulf Coast areas of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who are being affected by the recent Tropical Storm Gustav.

              
Aug 11

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives URAC Re-accreditation 

Award Emphasizes Commitment to Health Network and Utilization Management
           
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 11, 2008 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS),  recently received the fourth re-accreditation for Health Utilization Management and first for Health Network from URAC, a Washington, D.C. based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the industry.  HMHS first received accreditation for Health Utilization Management in 1999 and Health Network in 2005.

              
Jun 23

Humana Military Healthcare Services Contact Center Employees Named “Best in the Americas” by ContactCenterWorld.com 

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — June 23, 2008
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) recently received top awards at the third annual Contact Center World Awards, held in Orlando, Florida, June 10-12, 2008.  Rob Frayser was named “Best IT Support Professional of the Americas” and Roy Gaunce received “Best Contact Center Leader of the Americas.”

          
May 22

Humana Military Healthcare Services Partners With Give an Hour to Support the Behavioral Health Needs of Service Members’ Extended Families and Loved Ones 

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — May 22, 2008
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), the TRICARE contractor for the South Region, and ValueOptions, subcontractor for behavioral health, are assisting Give an Hour, a not-for-profit organization, with their goal of providing easy access to skilled behavioral health professionals for service members’ loved ones impacted by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

              
May 19

Humana Military Healthcare Services Launches New Website Focusing on Beneficiaries and Providers 

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — May 19, 2008
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announces the launching of the newly redesigned website, mirroring the design of our parent company, Humana Inc., to create cohesiveness and consistency among the enterprise.  The new HMHS web site is more user-friendly and easier for visitors to quickly find information and services they seek.

          
May 05

Humana Military Healthcare Services Hosts Case Management Conference on Wounded Warriors & Signature War Injuries for Civilian Providers in TRICARE’s SW Region 

Medical Challenges Facing Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members and Families to be Discussed  
     
LOUISVILLE, KY — May 05, 2008
 —Humana Military Healthcare Services, TRICARE contractor for the South Region, is hosting its second annual Southwest Regional Case Management Conference, on May 21-22, at the Marriott San Antonio Northwest, in San Antonio, Texas.  The conference, titled “Challenges Facing the Wounded Warrior and Their Families Today,” is open for civilian providers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to attend.  Pre-registration is required.

          
Mar 20

Humana Military Healthcare Services Unveils Online Educational Videos for National Guard and Reserve Members 

TRICARE Educational Briefings Available for Activated Guard/Reserve Members and Families  
    
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 20, 2008
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announced today an additional online resource available for National Guard and Reserve members. The newly added resource, a series of educational briefings accessible from the internet, explains TRICARE benefits for activated Guard and Reserve members and their families.

         
Mar 10

Humana Military Healthcare Services & Atlanta’s Shepherd Center Partner to Complement Care for Wounded U.S. Military Members Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan 

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus to act as benefactor for vet care 
    
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 10, 2008
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) and the Shepherd Center, an Atlanta-based hospital specializing in the medical care and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord and brain injuries, announced a partnership with Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus.
    
           
Jan 11

Humana Military Healthcare Services and ValueOptions Host Teleconference for Active Duty Family Members 

TRICARE Behavioral Health Benefit to be Discussed in Detail
    
LOUISVILLE, KY — January 11, 2008
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) and its behavioral health partner, ValueOptions, will be hosting a teleconference on January 24, 2008 for active duty family members residing in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, the Florida Panhandle, and the area surrounding New Orleans, Louisiana. 

2007

Dec 20

Humana Military Healthcare Services Offers Additional Behavioral Health Support to Active Duty Service Members and Their Families 

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — December 20, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announced today a new toll-free number that is available for active duty service members (ADSMs) and their families to call for behavioral health assistance.

              
Dec 05

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Seventh URAC Accreditation 

Award Highlights Commitment to Quality Online Operations
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — December 05, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), received Health Website Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C. based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the industry.

           
Nov 20

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives First Place for Website in 2007 e-Healthcare Leadership Awards 

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 20, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc., won first place for their website in the 2007 e-Healthcare Leadership Awards for “Best eBusiness Site.” This leading awards program, now in its eighth year, recognizes the best websites of healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare associations, online health companies, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms, suppliers, other healthcare organizations, and business improvement initiatives.

            
Nov 19

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Contributes to the Emerald Coast Honor Flight 

Congressman Jeff Miller to take World War II Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit WWII Memorial and Arlington National Park
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 19, 2007
— Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS), along with Congressman Jeff Miller (R-Fl-01) announced the sponsorship of the inaugural Emerald Coast Honor Flight trip.  The mission of this flight is to take World War II Veterans from Northwest Florida to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorial.  The inaugural flight is expected to take place in the spring of 2008.

   
Nov 16

Humana Military Healthcare Services Offers Guidance to Service Members In Transition and Families

           
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 16, 2007
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announces the Warrior Navigation & Assistance Program (WNAP), to support active duty, Guard and Reserve service members in transition and their families with information and assistance about the TRICARE program and seamless transition through the military health system.

            
Nov 14

Humana and Humana Military Healthcare Services recognized for commitment to National Guard and Reserve 

Distinction as “5-Star Employers” the Guard’s highest honor for private employers
           
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 14, 2007
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) have been recognized as “5-Star Employers” by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization as a result of their ongoing support for Humana and HMHS associates who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

      
Nov 13

Contact Center World Names Donita Trowell of Humana Military Healthcare Services as One of the World’s Top Trainers 

          
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 13, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services’ (HMHS) associate Donita Trowell recently received the Silver Award at the 2007 Contact Center World Awards held October 30 – November 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

           
Nov 08

Humana Military Healthcare Services Assists Guard and Reserve Members in Understanding Health Benefits 

           
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 8, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) recently created a dedicated service unit specifically for National Guard and Reserve members and their families in the South Region.

            
Nov 06

Humana Military Healthcare Services Co-hosts CM Conference Focusing on Wounded Warrior Care 

           
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 6, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), the Veterans Administration (VA) of Augusta, Georgia and Southeast Regional Medical Command hosted the second annual Southeast Regional Case Management Conference on October 23-24 in Augusta, Georgia.

          
Nov 01

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Boomerang Vision Award from Greater Louisville, Inc. 

          
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 1, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) recently received the Vision Award from the Customer Contact Center Network (C3N) during the second annual Boomerang Awards.

            
Oct 23

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Names Advisory Board 

        
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 23, 2007 —
 Humana Veterans Healthcare Services’ (HVHS) announces the creation of an Advisory Board and named six inaugural members.  The HVHS Advisory Board, which was recently formed to provide guidance, insight and leadership in developing and maintaining the goals of the organization to provide quality healthcare services to our nations’ deserving veterans.

            
Oct 18

Humana Military Healthcare Services Appoints Former Senior Enlisted Defense Official to Advisory Board 

        
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 18, 2007 —
 Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announces the appointment of former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Lawrence (Larry) W. Holland to its Advisory Board. The HMHS Advisory Board was formed to provide guidance and insight into the changing needs of the military healthcare environment.

           
Oct 12

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Standard of Excellence Web Award 

           
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 12, 2007
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that HMHS recently received recognition in the 2007 WebAwards Competition. HMHS’ website received a Standard of Excellence award in the Health Care category from the Web Marketing Association.

              
Oct 10

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Awarded Project HERO Demonstration 

         
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 10, 2007
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS) was awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Project HERO demonstration contract to support healthcare delivery to veterans in Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) 8, 16, 20 and 23.

          
Sep 06

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Sixth URAC Accreditation 

         
LOUISVILLE, KY —September 6, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc., recently received URAC Accreditation for Disease Management – Asthma. URAC is a Washington, D.C.- based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the industry.

      
Sep 04

Humana Military Healthcare Services and ValueOptions Enhances Behavioral Health Resources for TRICARE Beneficiaries 

           
LOUISVILLE, KY —September 4, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services’ (HMHS) and ValueOptions, the South Region subcontractor for mental health, announces a new online educational resource developed by ValueOptions for Behavioral Health, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Work/Life called AchieveSolutions®.

            
Jun 12

Contact Center World Names Donita Trowell of Humana Military Healthcare Services “Best Contact Center Trainer in the Americas” 

                
LOUISVILLE, KY —June 12, 2007
— Humana Military Healthcare Services’ (HMHS) announced today that Donita Trowell was recently named the “2007 Best Contact Center Trainer for the Americas” by the Contact Center World Awards. Trowell received the “Best of the Best in the Americas” on June 5, 2007 in Orlando, Florida.

           
Jun 01

Humana Military Healthcare Services Signs Statement of Support at Armed Forces Day Dinner 

               
LOUISVILLE, KY — June 1, 2007
— Humana Inc. announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services’ (HMHS) President, David J. Baker, signed a Statement of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on Friday, May 18 at the Galt House East in Louisville, Kentucky. The statement demonstrates visible support of employees who also are members of the Reserve or National Guard.

        
Apr 03

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Names New Chief Executive Officer 

          
LOUISVILLE, KY — April 3, 2007
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced the appointment of Alonzo Poteet, as Humana Veterans Healthcare Services’ (HVHS) new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Poteet will anchor the company’s growing veterans’ healthcare initiatives and seek to create strategic partnerships with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to improve the efficiency and quality of care for the entire VA healthcare delivery system.

         
Mar 02

Humana Completes Purchase of DefenseWeb® Technologies, Inc. 

Acquisition Complements Department of Defense Business Initiatives
         
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 2, 2007
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of California-based DefenseWeb Technologies, Inc. This transaction will assist Humana’s subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) in providing technology solutions in support of future government business offerings.
     
Jan 22

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives URAC HIPAA Privacy Accreditation 

Award Highlights Fifth Accreditation
                   
LOUISVILLE, KY — January 22, 2007
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has been awarded full HIPAA Privacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.- based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

2006

Dec 18

United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve Toys for Tots to Receive Substantial Donation to Ensure Brighter Holidays for Children

Humana Military Healthcare Services Honors Those Who Protect Our Country
        
LOUISVILLE, KY — December 18, 2006
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) partnered with the United States Marine Corps Reserve in a toy drive for the annual Toys for Tots campaign for the 2006 holiday season.

              
Nov 30

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives InfoWorld 100 Award for Most Innovative Corporate IT Solutions in 2006


LOUISVILLE, KY — November 30, 2006 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) – Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) recently received an award for its innovation in IT solutions.  InfoWorld, an integrated media brand for IT solutions management announced its winners of the Infoworld 100 awards on November 13.

           
Oct 12

Humana Military Healthcare Services Inducted as New Member of the Army Spouse Employment Partnership

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 12, 2006
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM), today announced that it is one of the newest members in promoting and fostering military spouses’ employment. The Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP) inducted Humana Military during a signing ceremony on Monday, October 9, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

            
Aug 21

Humana Military Healthcare Services’ Hinesville TRICARE Service Center Plans Move to a New Location at Fort Stewart

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 21, 2006
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense’s TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor announced today it will move its Hinesville TRICARE Service Center (TSC) onto the military installation at Fort Stewart.  The current facility will close on August 24, 2006.

   
Aug 15

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives URAC Accreditation

Award Highlights Commitment to Case Management and Disease Management
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 15, 2006
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has been awarded full Disease Management Accreditation and a full Case Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.- based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

            
Jun 15

Humana Military Healthcare Services Contributes $50,000 to The Fisher House at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas


 LOUISVILLE, KY — June 15, 2006
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor contributed $50,000 to the Fisher House on Thursday, June 15, 2006.  HMHS President and CEO Dave Baker presented the donation to The Fisher House at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas.

      
Jun 13 

Humana Military Healthcare Services' Ft. Walton Beach TRICARE Service Center Plans Move to New Location at Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — June 13, 2006
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense’s TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor announced today it will move its Fort Walton Beach TRICARE Service Center (TSC) onto two nearby military installations.  The current facility will close on June 22, 2006.

           
Jun 13 

Humana Military Healthcare Services Contributes $100,000 to The Pentagon Memorial Fund

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — June 13, 2006
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor recently contributed $100,000 to the Pentagon Memorial Fund. As a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, HMHS understands the importance of the Pentagon to the military community.

            
Mar 01 

Guard and Reservists Returning from War Zone Are More Likely to Need Mental Health Guidance 

Humana Military Healthcare Services and ValueOptions Initiate Mailing to Assist Veterans in Seeking the Help They Need.  
        
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 1, 2006
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor and ValueOptions are increasing awareness of potential mental health disorders among returning Guard and Reserve war veterans.  According to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, nearly 40% of these men and women are returning from overseas deployment with warning signs for several behavioral health disorders, including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.

          
Feb 24 

Humana Military Healthcare Services appoints TRICARE Associate Executive Director 

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — February 24, 2006
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor, named Ray Greenwood as Associate Executive Director for the South Region. Greenwood will be located in San Antonio, Texas.

            
Feb 23 

Humana Military Healthcare Services announces the Commission of Tim Egan into the Navy Reserves

 
LOUISVILLE, KY — February 23, 2006 —
 Humana Inc. (NYSE:  HUM) Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South Region managed care support contractor, announced today that one if its valued associates, Timothy Egan, was commissioned as an officer into the Naval Reserves on February 16, 2006. Egan was commissioned into the rank of Ensign.

            
Jan 17

Humana Military Healthcare Services Certified to Join TRUSTe Privacy Seal Program 

Humana Military Healthcare Services becomes TRUSTe member, underscoring importance of consumer privacy protections          
LOUISVILLE, KY — January 17, 2006 —
 Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), today announced that its Web site has been certified to display the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, exemplifying its commitment to consumer privacy and security.  TRUSTe, the leading privacy certification and seal program, awards its privacy seal only to companies that complete the TRUSTe certification process and agree to comply with ongoing TRUSTe oversight and consumer dispute resolution procedures.

2005

Dec 28

Humana Military Healthcare Services Announces New Executive Director for TRICARE Operations in the Southeast

Retirement of Executive Director Announced and New Leadership Named
      
LOUISVILLE, KY — December 28, 2005
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announced that Andrew F. Love has been named the southeast market executive director, with responsibility for the company’s TRICARE operations in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Puerto Rico.  Love will assume his new role on January 9, 2006 and will be located in Augusta, Georgia.  HMHS’ current southeast market executive director, Dick Rushmore, announced his retirement effective January 4, 2006.

              
Oct 31

Displaced TRICARE Beneficiaries Affected by the Hurricanes Are Encouraged to Change Their Primary Care Manager (PCM)


 LOUISVILLE, KY — October 31, 2005 —  Humana Inc. (NYSE:  HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), working on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD), is extending its referral process until November 30, 2005 for displaced TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in specific areas of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.

           
Sep 30

Patient Appointing Services Contract Awarded to Humana Military Healthcare Services

Services to be provided to TRICARE beneficiaries at the Second Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
      
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 30, 2005
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE:  HUM) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), was awarded its fifth Department of Defense Patient Appointing Services contract.  The new agreement is for services at the department’s Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.  The contract will begin November 1, 2005, and is expected to continue through March 31, 2011 subject to annual renewal options.

            
Sep 26

Humana Military Healthcare Services Prepared for Hurricane Rita with Continued Support and Services for TRICARE Beneficiaries

      
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 26, 2005 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) is continuing its support and services for Louisiana and Texas TRICARE beneficiaries affected by the most recent devastation of Hurricane Rita.

   
Sep 13

Humana Military Healthcare Services Begins Shelter Outreach for TRICARE Beneficiaries in the South

      
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 13, 2005
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), working on behalf of and at the direction of the Department of Defense (DoD),  is beginning a five-day outreach campaign to 586 American Red Cross shelters throughout the southern United States. This outreach campaign is designed to assist more than 136,000 TRICARE beneficiaries in the south that may be displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

            
Sep 08 

Humana Military Healthcare Services Relaxes Several Policies for TRICARE Beneficiaries Affected by Hurricane Katrina Continuity of Care

         
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 8, 2005
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), working on behalf of and at the direction of the Department of Defense (DoD),  is relaxing several management policies related for Primary Care Managers (PCMs) and some network specialists who are unable to serve their TRICARE enrollees.

      
Sep 01 

Humana Military Healthcare Services Assures TRICARE Beneficiaries in the South of Continued Support and Service

    
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 1, 2005
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) is continuing its support and services for Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi TRICARE beneficiaries affected recently by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

           
Aug 22 

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives URAC Accreditation

Award Highlights Commitment to Health Network and Utilization Management
      
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 22, 2005
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has been awarded full Health Network Accreditation and a full Health Utilization Management Re-Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.- based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

            
Jul 13 

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives “Contractor of the Year for Anti-Fraud Performance” from TRICARE Management Activity

       
LOUISVILLE, KY — July 13, 2005
— Humana Inc. (NYSE:  HUM) announced that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) was named TRICARE Management Activity’s (TMA) 2005 “Contractor of the Year, Anti-Fraud Performance.”   This prestigious award recognizes efforts in detecting and deterring fraud and abuse, as well as HMHS’ outstanding and continued commitment to smoking out fraud in the TRICARE program.

          
Jun 25 

Humana Military Begins new Heart Failure Disease Management Program

         
LOUISVILLE, KY — June 25, 2005
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc., announced today the beginning of a Heart Failure Disease Management Program for approximately 8,000 TRICARE beneficiaries in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

            
Mar 24 

Humana Military Healthcare Services Awarded Patient Appointing Services Contract

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 24, 2005 —
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), has been awarded its third Department of Defense Patient Appointing Services Contract. The new agreement is for services at the department’s Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi.

2004

Dec 21

Healthcare Services' Web site earns national eHealthcare Award

Tribute recognizes Humana’s commitment to consumerism
          
LOUISVILLE, KY — December 21, 2004
— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), recently received an eHealthcare Leadership Distinction Award in the category of “Best Site Design” from eHealthcare Strategy and Trends, a leading Internet publication and online resource for Internet management, marketing and analysis.

              
Nov 02

Humana Military Healthcare Services announces completion of TRICARE South Region transition

November 1 marks the second of two transitions into new region
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 2, 2004
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), completed its transition as the regional contractor for the administration of health services and support for the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South Region. This final phase completes the South Region, one of three new regions serving TRICARE beneficiaries, and includes TRICARE-eligible active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors residing in Arkansas, western Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, excluding the far western part of the state. These states formerly encompassed TRICARE Region 6 which was served by Health Net Federal Services.

           
Aug 02

Humana Military Healthcare Services begins administering TRICARE program in the South Region

August 1 marked first of two transitions into new region
        
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 2, 2004
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), began administering health services and support to eligible beneficiaries of the reorganized Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE program in seven of the 10 states that comprise the TRICARE South region.

            
Aug 02

Humana Military Healthcare Services appoints TRICARE Southeast Market Executive Director

Appointee brings 37 years of combined military and health industry experience to post
         
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 2, 2004
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South region health services and support contractor, has named Dick Rushmore market executive director in the Southeast market office in Augusta, Georgia.

   
Aug 02

Humana Military Healthcare Services appoints TRICARE GulfSouth Market Executive Director

Appointee brings more than 30 years of military and health industry experience to post
      
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 2, 2004
 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South Region health services and support contractor, has named Don Lee market executive director in the GulfSouth market office in Biloxi, Mississippi.

            
Aug 02 

Humana Military Healthcare Services appoints TRICARE South Region medical director

Physician and Air Force retiree a 37-year beneficiary of military health system
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 2, 2004 
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South region health benefit services and support contractor, has appointed Dr. Jerry Muehlberger medical director in the San Antonio, Texas regional office.

      
Aug 02 

Humana Military Healthcare Services appoints TRICARE South Region senior executive

Leader brings 38 years combined military and TRICARE health care management experience
         
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 2, 2004
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE South region health benefit services and support contractor, has named Larry Burchfield senior executive in the San Antonio, Texas regional office.

           
Jul 23 

Humana Military Healthcare Services announces college scholarship awards

      
BIRMINGHAM, AL — July 23, 2004
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that the child of one of its Birmingham-area associates received a college scholarship through The Humana Foundation Scholarship Program. The 2004-2005 scholarship program provides up to $2,500 for each scholarship to help finance the college education of children of Humana and HMHS associates. Annual awards are renewable for three years or until the undergraduate degree is obtained, with a possible total award of $10,000.

            
Jul 23 

Humana Military Healthcare Services announces college scholarship awards

             
BILOXI, MS — July 23, 2004
— Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (HMHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that the children of two of its Biloxi-area associates received college scholarships through The Humana Foundation Scholarship Program. The 2004-2005 scholarship program provides up to $2,500 for each scholarship to help finance the college education of children of Humana and HMHS associates. Annual awards are renewable for three years or until the undergraduate degree is obtained, with a possible total award of $10,000.

          
Mar 5 

Humana Military earns Web award for innovative online services

            
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 5, 2004
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), was honored at the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE conference in January with a "2004 Best of TRICARE on the Web" award for innovative online services.

2003

Oct 03

Humana Military Healthcare Services expands online capabilities

Web site now offers secure beneficiary transactions
           
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 3, 2003
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has expanded its Web-based technology to offer secure transactions to beneficiaries residing in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and parts of Louisiana and Arkansas.

              
Sep 08

Humana Military Healthcare Services’ program integrity department wins award for fraud deterrence

TRICARE Management Activity names HMHS 2002 Contractor of the Year, Anti-Fraud Performance
          
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 8, 2003
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has won TRICARE Management Activity’s 2002 Contractor of the Year, Anti-Fraud Performance award for outstanding accomplishments in the detection and prevention of fraud against the Department of Defense’s military health entitlement program.

           
Aug 21

Humana Military Healthcare Services awarded TRICARE contract

Department of Defense Selects HMHS to administer healthcare in the South
         
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 21, 2003
 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has been awarded the Department of Defense’s TRICARE contract to support healthcare delivery to active duty and retired service members and their families in the South Region.

            
Mar 25

Humana Military wins Web innovation award at 2003 TRICARE Conference

Award recognizes HMHS's success in providing innovative online services
          
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 25, 2003
— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), was honored at the recent Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE conference with a "Best of TRICARE on the Web" award as the "Most Innovative Web Site" for a Managed Care Support Contractor in 2003.
 
Last Update: July 30, 2009