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Ultrasis plc

("Ultrasis" or the "Company")

Contract with California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH)

Ultrasis, the leading provider of cognitive behavioral therapy for stress and mild to moderate depression, is pleased to announce that its US joint venture, U² Interactive, has been selected as the vendor of choice by CiMH to provide Beating the Blues (BtB) within California.

CiMH has been grant funded by the California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF) to conduct a four-site evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of using Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT) for mental health issues in California's mental/behavioral health "safety-net" population. Given the anticipated expansion in demand for services, as part of the Accountable Care Act implementation and Medi-Cal (Californias Medicaid Program)expansion, safety net providers will need creative solutions to be capable of responding, given that existing resources are already strained and limited. Recruitment of demonstration sites is currently underway and the implementation will be supported by CiMH.

John Smith, Chief Executive at Ultrasis said: "Once again, Beating the Blues has been selected by a significant US organisation as the 'product of choice' following rigorous examination of the evidence base and suitability of the product. Success in these demonstration projects will lead to wider adoption within California."

He added: "The US health system is only just waking up to the huge potential of BtB to reach out to underserved populations and this demonstration project will add substance to the case we present to other mental health care providers.

Following hard on the heels of recent contracts with Philadelphia VA Medical Center and the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the project demonstrates the potential for BtB across the USA. Funding has been provided by California Healthcare Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the underserved in California and we are very grateful for their funding for this project."

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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 http://www.u2interactive.com/

About the California Institute for Mental Health - The California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH) was established in 1993 to promote excellence in mental health services through training, technical assistance, research and policy development. Local mental health directors founded CiMH to work collaboratively with all mental health system stakeholders. The commitment to collaboration has led the board to expand board membership to include consumers, family members, and other interested persons representing the public interest.

Find out more at http://www.cimh.org/ 

About California Healthcare Foundation - CHCF is a nonprofit grantmaking philanthropy based in Oakland, California. Founded in 1996, the staff of about 50 people issues around $35 million in grants each year from an endowment of $700 million. CHCF does not participate in lobbying or fundraising.Find out more at: http://www.chcf.org 

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