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Memphis, TN, December 23, 2010 - PHS, Provider Health Services, a leading healthcare service organization focused on delivering high-quality, cost effective care to patients in long-term care settings throughout the United States, recently appointed Mark Smith as Chief Operating Officer to lead the company's operations and aggressive business development efforts. In his new position at PHS, Smith will be responsible for all areas of operations including the Central Billing Office, physician and nurse practitioner recruitment and direct the company's strategy around growth and business development.

Smith, a 27-year veteran in the Pharmaceutical sales industry, was previously with Glaxo SmithKline before being tapped by PHS. At Glaxo, Smith was a Regional Vice President responsible for all vaccine products for specialty, state governments, corporate customers, managed care, hospitals and military accounts.

"We are thrilled to have Mark on board with PHS, " stated Steve Clark, Chief Executive Officer at PHS. "His extensive experience and knowledge of the health care industry brings an added dimension to the company and will be extremely beneficial to our growth."

Smith received his BS in Marketing from Florida State University. He currently resides in Cordova, TN and is active in numerous community activities including coaching youth baseball and basketball , working with college student ministries, and involved with University of Memphis Leadership Institute.

About PHS, Provider Health Services

Headquartered in Memphis, TN, PHS is a leading healthcare service organization who employs nurse practitioners and physicians in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home bound settings and other long-term care facilities. PHS currently provides care to 70 centers in 11 states across the country. The company employs 63 people whose mission is to focus on improving the quality of life for both the patient and the provider by revolutionizing the way health care is delivered to seniors.