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2010

5/21/2010 - PacificSource Health Plans Completes Acquisition of Clear One Health Plans, Inc.

PacificSource Health Plans Completes Acquisition of Clear One Health Plans, Inc. All conditions have been met, including regulatory and shareholder approval Purchase advances PacificSource’s strategy to expand government segments (Medicare and Medicaid) Government product lines in Central Oregon, combined with

4/29/2010 - FOOD For Lane County Benefits from Local Corporate Weight Loss Challenge

PacificSource Health Plans and Lane Community College to Donate Nearly 400 Cans of Food

2009

12/30/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans To Acquire Clear One Health Plans, Inc.

PacificSource Health Plans To Acquire Clear One Health Plans, Inc. · PacificSource and Clear One sign definitive merger agreement · Clear One shareholders to receive $26.00 per share in cash · Combines business capabilities and expertise of two strong, local companies committed

11/16/2009 - PacificSource Launches Community Health Excellence Initiative

Through its Community Health Excellence initiative, PacificSource will make financial and other contributions toward healthcare initiatives that are independently evaluated as having a significant positive impact for patients, regardless of their insurance status.

10/29/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Names VP of PacificSource Administrators and Large Group Strategy

Steve Schmidt has been named vice president of PacificSource Administrators and Large Group Strategy for PacificSource Health Plans. He will join the executive leadership team of the Eugene, Oregon based health insurer on November 2 and will be based

9/16/2009 - PacificSource Receives Business Award

News release about PacificSource Health Plans and the Lane Workforce Partnership business award

8/28/2009 - PacificSource Names New Medford Regional Manager

Eugene, Ore. – Jeff Kapple has joined PacificSource Health Plans as its regional manager in Medford, Oregon. In his new position, Kapple is responsible for sales of small and large group insurance products and oversight of sales and client

8/3/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Completes Acquisition of Primary Health, Inc.

PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Primary Health, Inc. of Boise, Idaho. Through this transaction, Primary Health Network, Inc. and Riverside Benefit Administrators, Inc. become wholly owned subsidiaries of PacificSource Health Plans, and PacificSource acquires a majority interest in Idaho Physicians Network, Inc.

7/28/2009 - PacificSource Acquires Advantage Dental Plan's Commercial Membership

PacificSource Health Plans Announces Acquisition of Advantage Dental Plan’s Commercial Membership Eugene, Ore. – PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Advantage Dental Plan’s commercial business. Through this transaction, PacificSource Health Plans acquires Advantage

5/27/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Primary Health, Inc.

PacificSource Health Plans announced today its letter of intent to acquire Primary Health, Inc. of Boise, Idaho. Under the terms of the LOI, Primary Health will become a wholly owned subsidiary of PacificSource. Terms of the proposed acquisition are not yet finalized and are subject to change.

5/5/2009 - PacificSource Introduces Individual and Family Plans in Idaho

PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it is now offering individual and family health insurance plans in Idaho. Initially available in the Boise/Treasure Valley and Twin Falls/Magic Valley areas, the plans will become available throughout Idaho in the coming months.

4/24/2009 - PacificSource to Offer Coverage to Preferred Health Plan's Membership

PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has agreed to offer coverage to the membership of Preferred Health Plan, a health insurer in Klamath Falls, Oregon that is leaving the insurance market due to financial problems.

1/19/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Receives Washington Licensure

PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has been granted a Certificate of Authority by the Washington Department of Insurance, enabling the Oregon-based health plan to conduct business in Washington.

2008

12/16/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Names New Director of Actuarial, Underwriting, and Analytics

Victor Paguia has joined PacificSource Health Plans as director of actuarial, underwriting, and analytics. He joined the executive leadership team of the Eugene, Oregon-based health insurer on November 10.

9/24/2008 - PacificSource Regional Manager Named President of Oregon Association of Health Underwriters

Doug Sheffer was recently elected president of Oregon Association of Health Underwriters (OAHU). He began his one-year term on August 1.

9/23/2008 - Pacificsource Charitable Foundation Contributes $452,500 To Support Community Health In Oregon

In a tangible expression of its commitment to improve access to healthcare services, Springfield, Ore.-based PacificSource Health Plans, through its charitable foundation, contributed $452,500 to local and regional non-profit organizations in the first six months of 2008.

9/2/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Names New Director of Provider Network

Peter McGarry has joined PacificSource Health Plans as director of provider network. He joined the Eugene, Oregon-based health insurer on August 11.

9/2/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans is Turning Shades of Pink

The heart of the Shades of Pink event is to educate and empower local women to take control of their health and wellness and lead a healthier lifestyle.

3/31/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Strengthens Senior Leadership Team

PacificSource Health Plans has promoted several of its executive-level leaders to further strengthen its senior leadership team.

3/20/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Names New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Peter Davidson has joined PacificSource Health Plans as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

3/11/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Provider Network Exceeds 90 Percent Mark

PacificSource Health Plans has expanded its proprietary network by signing a participating provider agreement with St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, including all inpatient and outpatient services at both the Boise and Meridian locations.

2007

9/10/2007 - Shades of Pink Event Celebrates Women's Health

Shades of Pink: An Evening for Women, Wine and Wellness, will be held Monday, October 1 at the Eugene Hilton from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

8/24/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans Among Emerald Awards Finalists in Community Caring Category

The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce has named PacificSource Health Plans one of three finalist in the Community Caring category of the fourth annual Emerald Awards.

8/24/2007 - 2007 Emerald Awards Nomination: PacificSource Health Plans

2007 Emerald Awards Nomination PacificSource Health Plans PacificSource’s 74 years of service here in Lane County go far beyond the core business of providing health insurance coverage. The organization’s culture fosters a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in

5/29/2007 - New Health Plan Carrier Enters Boise Market

Boise area residents now have a new choice in healthcare plans. PacificSource Health Plans has opened a Boise office and now offers group insurance clients a wide range of medical, dental, prescription drug and vision benefits.

2/27/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans Appoints Two Leaders

PacificSource Health Plans has named Paul Wynkoop as human resources director and Kari Patterson as controller.

2/27/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans’ Ken Provencher honored with United Way’s Alton F. Baker Award

United Way of Lane County awarded Ken Provencher, president and chief executive officer of PacificSource Health Plans, the Alton F. Baker Award – the organization’s highest honor – at its annual community celebration held recently.

2/27/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans and its charitable foundation donate $928,567 to support Oregon health initiatives

PacificSource Health Plans and its charitable foundation donated $928,567 to Oregon nonprofit organizations in the second half of 2005 and throughout 2006.

2006

12/15/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Named One of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies

PacificSource Health Plans has been named one of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies of 2006 by the Portland Business Journal. PacificSource is among the top 10 most admired companies in the health care category.

10/23/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Supports Local Health Initiatives by Giving $28,367 to Nonprofits Throughout Oregon

Springfield-based PacificSource Health Plans has donated $28,367 to Oregon nonprofit organizations through its Healthy Communities Giving Program.

10/20/2006 - Manley Services Names New Portland Sales Manager

Dave Ritchie has been named Portland sales manager for Manley Services, a third-party benefits administrator and subsidiary of PacificSource Health Plans.

10/20/2006 - Women Celebrate Good Health at Shades of Pink

Women (and men!) are invited to learn about health, nutrition and beauty while sipping local wines and mingling with friends at “Shades of Pink: An Evening for Women, Wine and Wellness” on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

7/21/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Names Community Development and Policy Director

Laura Brennan has been named director of community development and policy at PacificSource Health Plans.

6/1/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Supports Local Health Initiatives by Giving $65,350 to Nonprofits Throughout Oregon

Springfield-based PacificSource Health Plans has donated $65,350 to Oregon nonprofit organizations through its charitable foundation and the Healthy Communities Giving Program.

5/22/2006 - Manley Services Names New Director of Operations

Lisa Dallenbach has been named director of operations for Manley Services, a third-party benefits administrator and subsidiary of PacificSource Health Plans.

2/22/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans’ Stedman Retires

James Stedman, vice president of sales and marketing for PacificSource health plans, is retiring after 16 years with the company.

2/6/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Expands Statewide Network to Include Providence’s Portland-Area Providers

PacificSource Health Plans has added Providence Health System’s four Portland-area hospitals and two physician groups to its participating provider network, effective Jan. 1, 2006.

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