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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. , Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- APS Healthcare, one of the country's leading specialty healthcare companies, has moved its headquarters to 44 South Broadway in downtown White Plains. The company now occupies 44,082 square feet of space on the 12th floor of Westchester One.

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Ultimately, the move is slated to bring 200 new jobs to White Plains. To date, the company has hired more than 70 associates.

"Westchester County is an excellent location for our rapidly growing organization," said Jerry Vaccaro, MD, President and COO of APS. "We are attracting a highly skilled and impressive work force."

The company was formerly located in Silver Spring, MD.

About APS

APS Healthcare is a leading provider of specialty healthcare solutions to more than 20 million members in the United States and Puerto Rico . The company partners with agencies in more than 20 states, representing more than 40 percent of the nation's Medicaid population. APS delivers customized, integrated healthcare solutions that help people engage in behaviors that optimize their health status. By uniting all participants in the healthcare landscape -- individuals, practitioners and payers -- APS improves overall health and reduces total healthcare expenditures. For more information, visit www.apshealthcare.com .

Quick Facts on APS

Founded: 1992

Headquarters: 44 South Broadway, Suite 1200 White Plains, NY 10601

Locations: Operating centers in nearly 20 states and Puerto Rico

Products and Services: Total Health Management

• Health & Wellness
• Disease Management
• Utilization Management/Review
• Case Management
• Behavioral Health
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Work/Life Services

Ownership and Employees: Privately held company with 1,600 associates

Customers: More than 1,000 clients, including Medicaid programs, state and local governments, employers, Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, and health plans

Membership: 20 million members, including programs in states that represent more than 40 percent of the Medicaid population in the United States

Awards: 2006 Disease Management Associations of America's Disease Management Leadership Award for outstanding provider engagement initiative

2007 Disease Management Association of America's Recognizing Excellence Award for best government disease management program

2002 and 2004 Employee Assistance Professional Association Quality Award for EAP Excellence

2006 and 2007 Top Employer Disease Management Program (HIRC)

2006 and 2007 Top Government Disease Management Program (HIRC)

2005 and 2007 Best Government Disease Management Program (DMAA)

2006 Best Provider Engagement Initiative (DMAA)

    Contact:

    Andrea Minoff
    914-288-4791
    aminoff@apshealthcare.com