Paradigm Management Services Promotes Kevin Fleming to Role of President

CONCORD, CA--(Marketwire - April 7, 2009) - Paradigm Management Services, the nation's leading provider of catastrophic and complex care management, today announced the appointment of Kevin M. Fleming to the role of President. Fleming will oversee Paradigm's nationwide organization and all business functions of the company ranging from clinical operations and medical providers, to sales and information technology infrastructure. He will officially assume his new role immediately and report to the Board of Directors.

For nearly three years Fleming has served as Paradigm's Chief Financial Officer and led successful efforts to improve risk management, medical outcome quality and value to customers. Prior to joining Paradigm, he was a Senior Partner with Ernst & Young and an executive with Electronic Data Systems, working with many of the largest insurance, workers' compensation, healthcare and financial services companies in the U.S. In total, he has more than 25 years of relevant work experience, including chief operating officer and chief financial officer roles at other organizations.

"Kevin's deep commitment to medical excellence, along with his extensive financial acumen, focus on customers' needs and passion for the business, make him an outstanding choice," said Garrick Rice, Paradigm Board Member and Principal at Sterling, the majority investor in Paradigm. "We are thrilled to have Kevin lead the way as we expand our medical offerings and continue to outpace the market in delivering superior medical and financial value."

"As a Paradigm executive, I'm well aware of the enormous potential of the company and the hard work and commitment needed to get there," Fleming said. "We have achieved significant clinical, financial and market growth improvements, and I am eager to build upon this success. I am steadfastly committed to our customers. We will continue to deliver the industry-leading clinical and financial excellence we are known for with both existing and new services. I am also incredibly proud of the human value Paradigm offers and profoundly grateful for the opportunity to enrich thousands of lives."

About Paradigm Management Services, LLC

Paradigm Management Services provides catastrophic and complex case management services for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns, wounds and chronic pain. As the nation's leading provider of complex and catastrophic medical management in the workers' compensation and healthcare industries, Paradigm achieves 5x better medical outcomes, including 60% release to return to work and 36% lower total costs. Paradigm accomplishes this by bringing together nationally recognized doctors and specialists, trauma network managers, specialized injury management teams, the best network of care facilities and centers of excellence in the country, and nearly 20 years of clinical data and proprietary technology to guide decisions. For more information, visit www.paradigmcorp.com.

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