DST Health Solutions Appoints Healthcare Industry Veterans Teri Mullaney and Chris Henry

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DST Health Solutions today announced the addition of two key executives to its leadership team. Teri Mullaney, a 20-year healthcare veteran with expertise in corporate strategy and solutions management, will help drive innovation in solutions development as Vice President, Business Solutions. Chris Henry, a seasoned sales and delivery executive for global healthcare organizations, will lead DST's national sales initiatives as Vice President of Sales and Account Management.

"Now more than ever, health plans and providers need solutions that help ensure access, financial performance, quality of care and compliance with regulatory requirements," said Steve Sabino, President, DST Health Solutions. "Teri has a proven track record of launching solutions in healthcare that result in lasting improvements in the industry. Her unwavering commitment to the healthcare industry combined with her leadership experience makes her the right fit for our team."

Ms. Mullaney will provide strategic insight into market needs and identify opportunities for innovation and growth within DST. She will take on the responsibilities of solutions management, strategic marketing and industry relations. She will also exercise oversight of DST's solution portfolio developed in anticipation of healthcare reform and the emergence of new business models that support accountable care organizations (ACO), value-based reimbursement and population health management.

"It's an honor to join this well-respected company," said Mullaney. "I look forward to the opportunity to build on the momentum that has already been created, and to help establish a lasting legacy for DST Health Solutions through constant product innovation and industry leadership."

Prior to assuming her role with DST, Mullaney held executive positions within Fortune 500 corporations as well as small and mid-sized companies, while also serving as a corporate board member. At companies including EDS, Q Mark and Equifax (HealthChex), Mullaney orchestrated major initiatives around healthcare analytics, care management and administrative operations to the payer, provider and pharmaceutical markets.

"DST's growth calls for a solid national sales strategy and a well-trained, highly motivated sales and account management team," said Sabino. "Chris' leadership in running global sales and service organizations has positioned him well for this role at DST Health Solutions," Sabino continued. "He truly understands what it takes to sell and deliver in the ever-changing healthcare environment."

Mr. Henry oversees the direction of DST Health Solutions' national sales efforts and the continued strategic growth of existing client relationships. He will play a pivotal role in developing new business opportunities on national and international levels, and will direct sales and customer account initiatives.

"I look forward to implementing strategies that will increase access to DST's portfolio of solutions," said Henry. "We will be expanding on an already strong team to aggressively execute strategies on behalf of our clients and the marketplace."

Mr. Henry has more than 35 years of experience in healthcare, having held a variety of leadership positions in both operations and sales. Most recently, Mr. Henry served as a Partner with Accenture, LLP, where he developed and negotiated healthcare deals. Additional executive experience at EDS, Perot Systems and Heller Financial have allowed Mr. Henry to develop expertise in health insurance systems, outsourcing of applications and business processes, systems integration and consulting.

To learn more about DST Health Solutions, go to www.dsthealthsolutions.com.

About DST Health Solutions
DST Health Solutions, LLC delivers systems and services that help improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, increase speed to market, and facilitate medical cost management and price containment. Our clients include commercial health plans, consumer-directed plans, government plans (Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicaid) and physician practices. DST Health Solutions' enterprise applications and outsourcing services include claims processing, member and provider management, benefit plan management, new product development, care and medical management, and decision support/analytics. DST Health Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. For more information about DST Health Solutions, contact 800.272.4799, email [email protected] or visit www.dsthealthsolutions.com.

The information and comments above may include forward-looking statements respecting DST and its businesses. Such information and comments are based on DST's views as of today, and actual actions or results could differ. There could be a number of factors affecting future actions or results, including those set forth in DST's latest periodic financial report (Form 10-K or 10-Q) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such factors should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking comment. The Company will not update any forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect future events.

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