Portico Systems to Present at AHIP`s Institute 2010, Las Vegas

Utilizing Provider Intelligence for Reform Success
LAS VEGAS–(Business Wire)–
Eric Consolazio, former CIO, CIGNA Healthcare, President, ERIXXCOR, Inc. and Sam
Muppalla, Chief Operating Officer, Portico Systems, the leader in Integrated
Provider Management solutions, will present “Provider Intelligence: The Next
Generation Platform for Smart Networks and Value-Based Engagement” at AHIP`s
Institute 2010 event in Las Vegas on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 a.m. PDT.

SESSION ABSTRACT:

Healthcare reform represents a paradigm shift in the landscape of the healthcare
industry. This new era of reform brings many unknowns and variables, however one
aspect of reform is certain – it will impact the way payers design, build,
manage and reimburse their provider networks.

This session will detail how a health plan can strategically align itself to
utilize provider analytics to respond to the demands of reform. Only through the
utilization of actionable provider intelligence in a fluid marketplace can
health plans position themselves for reform success.

WHO:

* Eric Consolazio, Former CIO, CIGNA Healthcare, President, ERIXXCOR, Inc.
* Sam Muppalla, Chief Operating Officer, Portico Systems

WHAT: Networking Breakfast Presentation: “Provider Intelligence: The Next
Generation Platform for Smart Networks and Value-Based Engagement”

WHEN: Friday, June 11, 2010, 7:30 a.m. PDT

WHERE: Caesars Palace, Neopolitan II and III

About Portico Systems

Portico Systems` innovative solutions enable health plans to reduce
administrative, medical and IT costs. Portico`s exclusive focus on provider
operations and 500+ staff-years of provider experience has allowed Portico to
design the only modular end-to-end provider platform. Portico invites you to
explore our website (www.porticosys.com) to learn how our commitment to customer
service, quality and technology innovation can accelerate the evolution of your
health plan`s provider operations. Read our blog, Portico Pulse, at
http://blog.porticosys.com. Portico Systems is a partner company of Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) www.safeguard.com

Media Contact for Portico Systems:
Corporate Ink
George Robertson
617-969-9192
grobertson@corporateink.com
or
Corporate Contact:
Portico Systems
Allison Lattanze
Director of Marketing Communications
215-358-3726
alattanze@porticosys.com
or
Business Development Contact:
Portico Systems
Jim Mayhall
Vice President of Business Development
215-358-3731
jmayhall@porticosys.com

Copyright Business Wire 2010

Portico Systems to Present at AHIP`s Institute 2010, Las Vegas

Utilizing Provider Intelligence for Reform Success
LAS VEGAS–(Business Wire)–
Eric Consolazio, former CIO, CIGNA Healthcare, President, ERIXXCOR, Inc. and Sam
Muppalla, Chief Operating Officer, Portico Systems, the leader in Integrated
Provider Management solutions, will present “Provider Intelligence: The Next
Generation Platform for Smart Networks and Value-Based Engagement” at AHIP`s
Institute 2010 event in Las Vegas on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 a.m. PDT.

SESSION ABSTRACT:

Healthcare reform represents a paradigm shift in the landscape of the healthcare
industry. This new era of reform brings many unknowns and variables, however one
aspect of reform is certain – it will impact the way payers design, build,
manage and reimburse their provider networks.

This session will detail how a health plan can strategically align itself to
utilize provider analytics to respond to the demands of reform. Only through the
utilization of actionable provider intelligence in a fluid marketplace can
health plans position themselves for reform success.

WHO:

* Eric Consolazio, Former CIO, CIGNA Healthcare, President, ERIXXCOR, Inc.
* Sam Muppalla, Chief Operating Officer, Portico Systems

WHAT: Networking Breakfast Presentation: “Provider Intelligence: The Next
Generation Platform for Smart Networks and Value-Based Engagement”

WHEN: Friday, June 11, 2010, 7:30 a.m. PDT

WHERE: Caesars Palace, Neopolitan II and III

About Portico Systems

Portico Systems` innovative solutions enable health plans to reduce
administrative, medical and IT costs. Portico`s exclusive focus on provider
operations and 500+ staff-years of provider experience has allowed Portico to
design the only modular end-to-end provider platform. Portico invites you to
explore our website (www.porticosys.com) to learn how our commitment to customer
service, quality and technology innovation can accelerate the evolution of your
health plan`s provider operations. Read our blog, Portico Pulse, at
http://blog.porticosys.com. Portico Systems is a partner company of Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) www.safeguard.com

Media Contact for Portico Systems:
Corporate Ink
George Robertson
617-969-9192
grobertson@corporateink.com
or
Corporate Contact:
Portico Systems
Allison Lattanze
Director of Marketing Communications
215-358-3726
alattanze@porticosys.com
or
Business Development Contact:
Portico Systems
Jim Mayhall
Vice President of Business Development
215-358-3731
jmayhall@porticosys.com

Copyright Business Wire 2010

Harrah’s says sees Macau allowing more gaming entrants

June 8 (Reuters) – Harrah’s Entertainment Inc [HAMLEH.UL], the world’s largest casino operator by revenue, said on Tuesday that it believes Macau could allow new entrants to its local gambling market.

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Harrah’s, which was bought by private-equity firms TPG Capital LP [TPG.UL] and Apollo Management LP [APOLO.UL] in a 2008 $31 billion leveraged buyout, operates more than 50 casinos in six countries, including Las Vegas resorts Caesars Palace and Paris.

It is also the only major U.S. casino operator without a license to operate in Macau, a tightly controlled market that has surpassed the Las Vegas Strip to become the world’s biggest gambling market.

Michael Chen, Harrah’s president for Asia, told Reuters he believed his company would eventually be allowed into Macau, but did not give a timeframe or say how its entrance would be accomplished. (Reporting by Sui-Lee Wee; Editing by Doug Young and Chris Lewis)

Cher coming out of retirement to tour again

London, April 26 (ANI): Pop singer Cher, real name Cherilyn Sarkisian, has announced she will be coming out of retirement to tour again.

Cher, 63, is planning on hitting the road once her contract at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum in Las Vegas comes to an end, reports the Mirror.

Insiders reveal the singer has been inspired to perform again by new songs she’s working on for an upcoming album and the soundtrack to her latest movie, ‘Burlesque’.

She plans to launch a new single, ‘Already Been There’, at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo next month. (ANI)

Bradley Cooper denies dating Jennifer Aniston

Washington, May 18 (ANI): American actor Bradley Cooper has put down rumours that he is having a romantic relationship with former ‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston.

Cooper, 34, who is soon to star in ‘The Hangover’ with Heather Graham, said that the rumours were untrue.

Even though the actor said that claims linking him to Aniston were rumours, his mother is very happy about it.

“I met her 3 times in my life,” People magazine quoted him as saying in Las Vegas on May 15 at a charity poker tournament at Caesars Palace.

“I’m very flattered.

“My mom loves it, but unfortunately it’s not true,” he added. (ANI)