CompCare joins Peoples Health network as exclusive managed behavioral healthcare provider

Comprehensive Care Corporation (CompCare) (OTCBB: CHCR) today announced that it has signed a multi-year contract to provide behavioral health services for Peoples Health. Based in Metairie, Louisiana, Peoples Health is an entirely physician-owned and operated local organization that provides benefits exclusively to Medicare recipients in southeast Louisiana. The CompCare contract started on June 1, 2010 and is designed to ensure accessible, high-quality services for the 45,000 Peoples Health Medicare Advantage plan members. The new partnership marks CompCare's entry into the Louisiana market.

"We are leveraging our reputation in serving Medicare patients to expand our national footprint and bring much needed behavioral healthcare services to the market. Our contract with Peoples Health is an important milestone in reaching our goals," said CompCare Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Clark Marcus.

Peoples Health CEO Carol A. Solomon said, "CompCare was selected to join the Peoples Health network as its exclusive managed behavioral healthcare provider. CompCare shares our commitment in providing high-quality service offerings to our Medicare Advantage plan members that can result in long-term positive outcomes for our members."

"As we continue to bolster our client base in the Medicare business segment, we are committed to offering a broad range of wellness-related solutions, specialty programs and ancillary products to promote optimal health for this population," said CompCare Co-Chief Executive Officer John Hill. "We are pleased to expand our behavioral health services and specialized programs to southeast Louisiana and look forward to a long and collaborative partnership with Peoples Health to help ensure maximum health and well-being for their Medicare Advantage plan enrollees."