CIBER Launches Its HealthPlan360 Sales Solution as a New Connected Health Partner for Microsoft

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR), a global information technology consulting and managed services company, is introducing its HealthPlan360 Sales Solution, a strategic set of tools and services to help health plan providers optimize the healthcare payer experience.

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CIBER is a new Connected Health Partner for Microsoft, and its HealthPlan360 Sales Solution is based on the Health Plan Sales Solution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM and xRM framework. HealthPlan360 Sales Solution enables health plan providers to efficiently move member service processes online to proactively manage and monitor sales, marketing, member services and retention.  By helping to ensure that member experiences are consistent, seamless and exceptional across the lifecycle of the healthcare payer, plan providers can increase market share, grow revenue and reduce administrative costs.

"With its HealthPlan360 solution, CIBER has taken the Health Plan Sales Solution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM to the next level," said Hector Rodriguez, industry chief technology strategist, U.S. Health Plans, Microsoft U.S. Public Sector Health & Life Sciences. "Their integrated view of the member from sales and enrollment through to customer service and renewal management provides an extendable, holistic solution that can be leveraged across the organization."

"HealthPlan360, which is a unique CIBER offer designed exclusively for the healthcare payer market, positions CIBER as one of Microsoft's leading partners for providing xRM-based solutions for the healthcare industry," says Dale Rinke, senior director of CIBER's Microsoft Dynamics CRM Practice. "We are proud of the deep understanding of the healthcare payer vertical, the expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and the innovation that went into the development of this solution."  

CIBER is showcasing its custom solutions for the healthcare payer vertical at the AHIP 2011 conference in San Francisco, June 15-17.

CIBER has earned Gold competency for CRM in the U.S. Microsoft Partner Network as well as in the U.K. and Sweden. CIBER's extensive experience in supporting Microsoft solutions globally has earned multiple Gold and Silver competencies across Microsoft's application and technology portfolio.

CIBER has experience in serving healthcare organizations of all sizes—from regional hospitals to nationwide healthcare networks—solve complex problems through the innovative application of IT solutions. CIBER has helped more than 150 healthcare providers, 12 of the top 15 pharmaceutical manufacturers, more than 85 life sciences manufacturers and distributors, and more than 100 government and non-profit health organizations.

About CIBER, Inc.

CIBER, Inc. is a global information technology consulting, services and outsourcing company applying practical innovation through services and solutions that deliver tangible results for both commercial and government clients. Services include application development and management, ERP implementation, change management, project management, systems integration, infrastructure management and end-user computing, as well as strategic business and technology consulting. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, CIBER has more than 8,500 employees and operates in 19 countries, serving clients in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Annual revenue in 2010 was $1.1 billion. CIBER trades on the New York Stock exchange (NYSE: CBR), and is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. For more information, visit www.ciber.com.

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