Ultrasis Plc Regulatory News (ULT)

Ultrasis PLC

("Ultrasis" or the "Company")

20th August 2013

Ultrasis - 7th Largest Behavioral Health Provider in the US implements Beating the Blues

Ultrasis, a leading provider of interactive health care services, is pleased to announce that Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital (ABBHH) have contracted with U Squared Interactive to provide Beating the Blues across their behavioural health and primary care services.

ABBHH is part of Alexian Brothers Health System in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with the psychiatric hospital being the 7th largest behavioral health provider in the country.

Gary Dean, Director of Clinical Research & Outpatient Group at ABBHH said "This is an important opportunity to provide services through a new and innovative approach. We are extremely pleased to be working in partnership with U2 Interactive to make Beating the Blues available within our services. With Beating the Blues we have found an affordable, evidence based and innovative solution that will empower clients to take a more active role in managing their overall health by treating their depression and anxiety. With advances in technology, integration efforts with primary care and cuts to mental health funding, it is important to look for quality treatment options that are also cost effective."

John Smith, Interim Chief Executive at Ultrasis said "this is another example of how large providers in the US are beginning to recognise the value that technology driven health care can bring to their mission to provide effective and affordable care. Beating the Blues delivers these important factors as well as offering innovation. Since the recognition by SAMHSA and the inclusion of Beating the Blues on the NREPP we are getting more and more enquiries from organisations like Alexian Brothers."

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Editor's notes:

Ultrasis is a healthcare company with core expertise in health, psychology, software development and programme management. We deliver computerised healthcare products to the consumer, the NHS, the corporate sector and other healthcare providers in the UK and US.

Ultrasis was the first company to offer computerised products based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and interactive multimedia, and is still the world leader in this field. The products help people tackle stress, anxiety and depression, and a full spectrum of related chronic conditions.

For more information about Ultrasis please visit www.ultrasis.com 

About U2 Interactive - U2 Interactive's mission is to support all healthcare stakeholder communities in creating innovative and cost effective computer based solutions for everyday health problems, lifestyle issues, and long-term conditions. U2 Interactive believes in delivering evidenced based treatment via interactive and easy to use software programs. U2 is jointly owned by UPMC & Ultrasis PLC and head quartered in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, - located in Hoffman Estates, IL, is a leader in behavioral health care. They provide a comprehensive array of mental health and addiction treatment services for the communities they serve. Treatment provided is based on the unique strengths, needs, and experiences of each individual, and goals are specifically designed to manage symptoms and improve the overall quality of life.

More information is available on their website at www.ABBHH.org

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