[January 27, 2015]

Stratose Hires Chief Information Officer Meridith Herdes

Stratose, Inc., a leader in healthcare cost containment solutions for medical, dental, and workers' compensation, has announced that Meridith Herdes has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer. Meridith's technology leadership will help guide the company's continued growth through innovative information technology platforms.

In her role as CIO, Herdes' priority will be to provide strategic direction in delivering technology solutions that create high value for the organization by supporting new corporate initiatives, powerful client solutions and productivity enhancements.

"Meridith's skill and experience will accelerate the delivery of new system functionality that promotes efficiencies and meaningful incremental savings through system and product innovation for our clients while streamlining operations," said Tina Ellex, President of Stratose. "Her history of bringing transformational change to the healthcare industry positions her wel to drive the vision and execution of near term IT improvements and guide our long-term technical strategy."

Meridith Herdes is a highly accomplished IT executive with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Meridith joined Stratose in late 2014 as Chief Information Officer. Prior to joining Stratose, Meridith was EVP and CIO for PMSI for 4 years. She also served as COO and CIO for Viant, Inc. prior to the sale to MultiPlan.

"I look forward to leading Stratose's excellent IT team," said Meridith. "We will build on the success of our unique technology, expanding Stratose's product strategy in our pursuit to expand our Quality of Discounts message to the market all while focused on ensuring an excellent and efficient client experience."

About Stratose, Inc.

Stratose is a leader in the healthcare cost containment industry, providing comprehensive solutions for managing healthcare costs while addressing the need to balance discounts with access to quality care. Stratose utilizes proprietary technology and a suite of products and services to deliver industry leading discounts on medical, dental, and workers' compensation billings. By strategically utilizing direct provider contracts, PPO networks, provider negotiations, and proprietary repricing including Medicare, Stratose achieves industry leading savings for its national client base.

Since 1995 Stratose has delivered over $10 Billion in savings for its clients.

Learn more at www.stratose.com.

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