HMS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HMSY), today announced that Spencer Young has been appointed President of its HealthDataInsights, Inc. ("HDI") subsidiary. He succeeds Andrea Benko who was in the role when HMS acquired HDI in December 2011. HDI provides payment integrity services for Federal, State and commercial customers. HDI is also the formal contracting entity for the Company’s Medicare RAC contract.

Spencer Young has led HDI’s clinical operations since joining HMS in October 2013. He has over 20 years of experience in risk management, operations, process improvement and growth strategies. Prior to HMS, Young served as Vice President of Payment Integrity at UnitedHealthcare where he led the Audit & Recovery, Cost Avoidance, Payment Policies, and Fraud, Waste and Abuse operations across all business lines.

"Spencer’s appointment is the culmination of an orderly transition plan. His demonstrated leadership in his previous clinical operational role and deep knowledge of the industry are critical as HDI is taking on a larger role with our growing base of commercial customers," said Bill Lucia, HMS CEO. "I want to thank Andrea Benko for her service and her willingness to assist Spencer through completion of the transition period in February 2015."

"I am excited about the opportunity to take on this expanded role at HDI. We have the data, the analytics, the technology platform and dedicated individuals with expertise to enhance our reputation as the industry-leading source for payment integrity solutions," said Spencer Young, HDI President. “Continued innovation to address customer needs will be a high priority as I assume my new responsibilities. The new prepay clinical review solution announced earlier this week is evidence of that focus."

About HMS Holdings Corp.

HMS Holdings Corp., through its subsidiaries, is the nation's leader in coordination of benefits and program integrity services for healthcare payers. HMS's clients include health and human services programs in more than 45 states; commercial payers, including group health plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, more than 160 Medicaid managed care plans, and employers; the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); and Veterans Administration facilities. As a result of the company's services, clients recovered over $3 billion in 2013, and saved billions more through the prevention of erroneous payments.