American Imaging Management Launches Program with Regence

AIM to Deliver Diagnostic Imaging Management Services for Regence in Oregon
and Washington

CHICAGO, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- American Imaging Management, Inc. (AIM), an
operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP), and leading imaging
benefit management and technology company with health plan clients
representing over 35 million consumers, announced that it recently launched a
diagnostic imaging management program with Regence

Under this agreement, AIM is administering a radiology benefit management
program to enhance the appropriate use of advanced diagnostic imaging
procedures delivered in an outpatient, non-emergent setting for Regence
BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Regence BlueShield (in selected counties in
Washington).

"Given the growing emphasis on improving clinical quality and appropriately
managing costs with diagnostic imaging, AIM's innovative programs help to
ensure that consumers and providers receive meaningful information and
feedback that promote the right test at the right time," said Brandon Cady,
president of AIM. "AIM appreciates the opportunity to work with Regence, an
organization that shares the same value of promoting efficient, high-quality
healthcare."

AIM is a leader in providing innovative solutions for managing advanced
imaging services. AIM pioneered the integration of technology and clinical
content for advanced imaging management through the introduction of web-based
services in 2002. AIM also introduced the first set of web-enabled tools to
promote quality and cost transparency into the selection of some of the
highest value diagnostic imaging facilities. Most recently, the company
launched new products to manage outpatient cardiac imaging services and
Specialty RX delivery.

About American Imaging Management
American Imaging Management, Inc. ("AIM") is a leading company in the
radiology benefit management industry. AIM promotes the appropriate use of
diagnostic imaging through the application of widely accepted clinical
guidelines delivered through an innovative platform of technologies and
programs. AIM pioneered the use of web technology in diagnostic imaging
management and has continually integrated service and technology to create a
more effective and efficient clinical review process to support the
physician-patient relationship. Through a commitment to delivering excellence
in clinical content, service, innovation and operational performance, AIM has
developed a national client base of health plans, and currently provides
management services to over 35 million health plan members. AIM is an
operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP). For more information on
AIM, please visit http://www.americanimaging.net.

About Regence
Regence is a leading health insurer in the Northwest / Intermountain Region,
serving three million members as Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon,
Regence BlueShield (selected counties in Washington), Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah and Regence BlueShield of Idaho. Each plan is a
not-for-profit independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association. Regence is committed to improving the health of our members and
our communities, and to transforming our health care system. For more
information, please visit www.regence.com.

SOURCE American Imaging Management, Inc.

Jill Becher of American Imaging Management, +1-262-523-4764