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Amerihealth New Jersey Names Brian J. Litten Vice President, Strategic and External Affairs

Iselin, PA - October 27, 2008 - AmeriHealth New Jersey has appointed Brian J. Litten to the newly created position of vice president, strategic and external affairs, as announced today by the company's president and chief executive officer, Judith L. Roman.

Litten previously managed the government affairs department at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.  Prior to that, he held senior positions with Continental Airlines and New Jersey's Attorney General's office.  In June 2008, Litten was named the state's top lobbyist by the highly regarded political website "In The Lobby." Litten serves as chair of the New Jersey Association of Health Plans, on the national board of the Public Affairs Council, and as a trustee of the Coriell Institute for Medical Research.  Litten was also appointed by Governor John Corzine to New Jersey's Health Care Access Study Commission.

In his new position at AmeriHealth, Litten is responsible for a variety of strategic planning, project management and external communications pertaining to the company's growth and development in New Jersey.  He is a part of AmeriHealth's senior leadership team and reports directly to Roman.

"Brian Litten has a sterling reputation in the New Jersey business and public affairs communities, and immediately brings AmeriHealth a new and fresh perspective," said Roman. "Brian represents a critical hire for us as we expand our presence throughout New Jersey, particularly the northern and central regions of the state."

Litten adds, "Virtually every aspect of the country's economic and political climate is in a state of flux, with the health care delivery system at or near the top of the list of areas needing reform.  At AmeriHealth, I am joining a dynamic team whose innovative spirit positions the company to be a market leader in providing employers and individuals with meaningful solutions for the future."

Litten resides in Moorestown, NJ, with his wife and their two children.

About AmeriHealth

AmeriHealth New Jersey provides health care coverage to nearly 230,000 New Jersey residents. The company's contracted hospital and physician network includes thousands of physicians at 76 hospitals throughout its service area.

AmeriHealth New Jersey has offices in Mt. Laurel and Iselin. The company's managed care plan, AmeriHealth HMO Inc. of New Jersey, has received the highest possible accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) by meeting NCQA's rigorous evaluation standards. AmeriHealth New Jersey is part of AmeriHealth, Inc, a growing group of insurance and health care companies whose product portfolio includes health insurance, workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance, and management services.