American Specialty Health Networks Expands Value-Added Program to Include Discounts to Providers from Topical BioMedics

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2007) — San Diego-based American Specialty Health Networks, Inc. (ASH Networks) has added a new vendor, Topical BioMedics, to its popular value-added program for providers in its network.

Since 2004, ASH Networks’ value-added program has been giving contracted providers significant discounts off professional malpractice insurance, online continuing education, payroll processing services, and many other products and services. The program is only available to ASH-contracted providers through its ASHLink.com Web site.

“The ASH Networks value-added program is designed to assist our contracted providers in lowering their costs and overhead,” said George DeVries, chairman and CEO of ASH Networks. “By adding vendors such as Topical BioMedics to our value-added program, we can positively impact our providers' daily business practices.”

About American Specialty Health Networks, Inc.

ASH Networks is a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH). ASH is one of the nation’s premier personal health improvement organizations, providing specialty benefit programs, fitness programs, health coaching and incentives, Internet solutions, and worksite wellness programs to health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups, and trust funds nationwide.

Based in San Diego, ASH has over 600 employees and covers more than 13.4 million members in specialty benefit, fitness, and coaching programs. For more information, visit ASH online at ASHCompanies.com or call 800.848.3555.

ASH and its subsidiaries do not endorse any products offered by Topical BioMedics, including but not limited to Topricin. Use of any dietary supplements or homeopathic medicines should be under the supervision of a health care professional.