ATLANTA - (March 15, 2008) - Implantable Provider Group (IPG) announces it will work with Health Net of Oregon to deliver implantable device solutions. Based in Atlanta, IPG works with commercial payors, health care providers and manufacturers to integrate management of high-cost implantable medical devices. Health Net of Oregon provides group, individual and Medicare health plans, including PPO, HMO, POS and traditional indemnity plans, as well as the first Medicare PPO in the Pacific Northwest, to more than 150,000 members in Oregon and Washington.

"With the increasing complexity of device related claims, IPG is providing needed industry expertise to assist in gaining visibility and managing the overall process," said Jay Ethridge, chief executive officer for IPG. "As the implantable device market continues to grow the healthcare industry is looking for solutions. IPG is excited to be in a position to deliver meaningful value to the stakeholders, as evidenced by the increasing demand for our services."

IPG streamlines the management and delivery of implantable medical devices by working directly with clinical providers and facilities, medical device manufacturers and commercial insurance payors through its Implantable Device Management (IDM) solution. The IDM solution eliminates the complexity and the financial risks associated with the billing and reimbursement processes ensuring that patients maintain access to innovative life-saving and life-enhancing device-intensive medical therapies.

Founded in 2004, IPG focuses on large, fast-growth device intensive markets, such as cardiology, neurology and orthopedic implants.

About IPG
Implantable Provider Group (IPG) works with commercial payors to fully manage all aspects of high-cost implantable medical devices. The company’s Implantable Device Management solution simplifies the complex procurement, contracting and billing associated with these devices, thereby streamlining the process and normalizing costs for all parties, while also delivering many valuable ancillary capabilities. Implantable Device Management also offers benefits for health care providers and manufacturers. IPG focuses on large, fast-growth device intensive markets, such as cardiology, neurology and orthopedic implants. For more information about IPG, visit www.ipgsurgical.com.

About Health Net of Oregon, Inc.
Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc. employs approximately 300 associates in Oregon. Its main office is located in Tigard, Oregon. Health Net of Oregon provides group, individual and Medicare health plans, including PPO, HMO, POS and traditional indemnity plans, as well as the first Medicare PPO in the Pacific Northwest, to more than 150,000 members in Oregon and Washington. It contracts with more than 22,500 physicians and 135 hospitals, giving its members greater choice and convenient access to care. Health Net of Oregon has one of the region's strongest and most extensive health care networks. The health plan offers alternative care (chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage therapy) as a core benefit in group and Individual and Family (IFP) plans. Health Net also offers group prescription drug, vision and dental coverage, and IFP vision and dental coverage.

Health Net of Oregon traces its roots to 1938, when a group of Clackamas County, Oregon physicians joined with local millworkers and employers to seek innovative ways to provide quality health care at affordable costs. The result was PACC Health Plans, a local carrier that became a leader in developing managed care plans and maintaining strong ties to the community. In 1997, PACC was acquired by Foundation Health Systems, Inc. (FHS) and merged with the local FHS subsidiary, QualMed Oregon, to form QualMed Oregon Health Plan, Inc. In April 2000, following FHS’ name change to Health Net, Inc., QualMed Oregon changed its name to Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc., signaling a new era of innovation and service. Health Net of Oregon is a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT). Health Net, Inc. is among the nation’s largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company's health plans and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 6 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net’s behavioral health subsidiary, MHN, provides mental health benefits to more than 7 million individuals in all 50 states. The company’s subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.

For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.healthnet.com.