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CHICAGO, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- American Imaging Management (AIM), an operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP), and leading imaging benefit management and technology company with health plan clients representing over 25 million consumers, announced that it has reached an agreement to provide diagnostic imaging management services for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT).

"As a company that is committed to providing the highest quality health coverage available, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont looks forward to working with AIM and our provider community to promote the most appropriate use of diagnostic imaging services for our customers and members," said Stephen Perkins, M.D., corporate medical director at BCBSVT.

"AIM appreciates the opportunity to work with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont," said Brandon Cady, president of AIM. "We recognize the unique role that BCBSVT has within the Vermont health care community and look forward to working with BCBSVT to provide a high level of service and clinical expertise to that community."

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.

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 acce
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