National Government Services Recognized by IDG’s Computerworld as a 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate

National Government Services Recognized by IDG’s Computerworld as a 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate

National Government Services, Inc.Gene Rodriguez, 317-488-6168

National Government Services, Inc. has been named a 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate for their work on the World Trade Center (WTC) program. The Honors program, founded in 1988, recognizes organizations and individuals who have used information technology to promote and advance public welfare, benefit society and business and change the world for the better.

As part of the WTC program, National Government Services provides a comprehensive portfolio of financial services to deliver screening, monitoring, referral, and treatment for first responders directly affected by the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. To date, National Government Services has paid more than $70 million in claims payments.

“I am proud that National Government Services serves those who served our nation during this crisis,” said National Government Services President Mike Kapp. “Our goal is to continue to provide best-in-class service to meet the evolving needs of these the brave men and women.”

National Government Services was recognized during an especially competitive year for the prestigious Honors Program. Their case study was selected from more than 700 nominations to become one of 268 Laureates from 29 countries.

“Technology continues to play a pivotal role in transforming how business and society functions. For the past 25 years the Computerworld Honors Program has had the privilege of celebrating innovative IT achievements,” said John Amato, vice president & publisher, Computerworld. “Computerworld is honored to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the 2013 class of Laureates and to share their work. These projects demonstrate how IT can advance organizations' abilities to compete, innovate, communicate and prosper.”

The Computerworld Honors Program awards will be presented at the Gala Evening and Awards Ceremony on June 3, 2013 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

For 46 years, National Government Services has been a trusted partner and innovative leader in federal health care contracting. Employing more than 1,900 associates, National Government Services is committed to providing robust health information technology and administrative services.As a Medicare contractor for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), National Government Services processed 145 million Medicare claims and administered benefits of $59.9 billion from the Medicare Trust Fund in 2012. Additional information about National Government Services is available at .