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Itasca Medical Care Implements DST Health Solutions’ CareAnalyzer Solution to Improve Care Management, Quality
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 18, 2009—DST Health Solutions today announced that Itasca Medical Care, a Minnesota health plan, has successfully implemented CareAnalyzer™, its analytic solution suite that combines elements of patient risk, care opportunities and provider performance.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. April 3, 2009 ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF REMAINING 50% OF ARGUS HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
KANSAS CITY, MO (March 31, 2009) – DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Argus Health Systems, Inc. (“Argus”). Argus is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of DST.

DST Retirement Solutions to Support AARP Financial’s New 401(k) Offering
Kansas City, Mo., March 24, 2009—DST Retirement Solutions has been selected by AARP Financial Inc. (a subsidiary of AARP Services, Inc.) as the recordkeeping service provider for AARP Financial, Inc.’s newly launched, small business–oriented 401(k) retirement plans.

Mobile Emergency Group Implements DST Health Solutions’ Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Services
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 16, 2009—DST Health Solutions today announced that Mobile Emergency Group, P.C., has successfully implemented its revenue cycle management outsourcing services, including coding, billing, reimbursement, credentialing and disaster recovery.

DST Retirement Solutions Now Delivers Compliance Test Results Electronically
Kansas City, Mo., March 2, 2009—In time for 2008 nondiscrimination testing, DST Retirement Solutions has added a new feature to its web-based compliance tool used by plan sponsors.

Thomas A. McCullough, Chief Operating Officer, to Retire After More Than Twenty Years with DST Systems, Inc. DST Systems, Inc. (DST) Announces Organizational Changes
KANSAS CITY, MO., February 26, 2009 – Thomas A. McCullough, chief operating officer of DST Systems, Inc. (DST), has announced his plans to retire as of December 31, 2009.

DST Health Solutions Launches New RiskAnalyzer Software to Help Medicare Advantage Plans Manage Risk Adjustment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 19, 2009—DST Health Solutions today announced the launch of its new Medicare risk adjustment software, DSTHS RiskAnalyzer™.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES CONTINGENT INTEREST AMOUNT FOR EXPIRED PERIOD ON SERIES B CONVERTIBLE SENIOR DEBENTURES
KANSAS CITY, MO (February 17, 2009) ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) (the “Company”) announces that $458,467 is the amount of contingent interest payable for the period August 20, 2008 to February 16, 2009 in connection with the 3.625% Series B convertible senior debentures due 2023 (the “Debentures”), the aggregate principal amount of which was $179.8 million at February 13, 2009.

Michael Duffy Named President of DST TASS
Minneapolis, Minn., January 13, 2009—Michael Duffy, a 35-year veteran in the securities industry, has been named president of DST TASS. A wholly-owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc., DST TASS provides subaccounting technology, software and services, including strategic consulting, analysis, processing and outsourcing, to broker/dealers and other intermediaries.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. January 5, 2009 ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

DST Health Solutions’ Curt Palmer Appointed to HSA Council
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., November 18, 2008—DST Health Solutions, a leading provider of consumer-directed healthcare solutions, today announced that Curt Palmer, senior vice president of consumerism, has been appointed to the Health Savings Account (HSA) Council, a partnership of the American Bankers Association and its insurance affiliate, the American Bankers Insurance Association.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES BUSINESS ACQUISITION
KANSAS CITY, MO (November 14, 2008) –DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) has acquired 100% of the stock of BlueDoor Technologies Pty Ltd (“BlueDoor”), a private company based in Melbourne, Australia.

CareAnalyzer from DST Health Solutions Helps Health Plans Improve Care Management and Quality for Members
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 29, 2008—DST Health Solutions today announced the launch of CareAnalyzer™, an analytic solution that combines elements of patient risk (The Johns Hopkins University ACG Predictive Models), care opportunities (HEDIS) and provider performance (NCQA’s pay for performance program).

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. October 8, 2008 ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008, on Thursday, October 23, 2008, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

DST Health Solutions Receives URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 16, 2008—DST Health Solutions’ Medical Services Department has been awarded Health Utilization Management Accreditation from URAC.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES CONTINGENT INTEREST PERIOD ON SERIES B CONVERTIBLE SENIOR DEBENTURES
KANSAS CITY, MO (August 21, 2008) ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) (the “Company”) announces that it will pay contingent interest for the period August 20, 2008 to February 14, 2009 in connection with $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Series B convertible senior debentures due 2023.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF PUT RIGHT OF
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE SENIOR DEBENTURE HOLDERS

KANSAS CITY, MO (July 10, 2008) ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) (the “Company”) announces a notice of put right in connection with $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Series B convertible senior debentures due 2023.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. June 24, 2008 - DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

DST Health Solutions® and Colorado Access Extend Agreement for Business Process Outsourcing Services
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 16, 2008—DST Health Solutions today announced that Colorado Access has extended its agreement for business process outsourcing (BPO) services, including claims payment and front-end processing.

DST Health Solutions and Independence Blue Cross Extend Business Process Outsourcing Agreement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 21, 2008DST Health Solutions today announced an extension of its agreement with Independence Blue Cross, a leading Pennsylvania-based health insurer serving nearly 3.4 million members, for business process outsourcing services.

Non-traded REITs Now on DST Vision
Kansas City, Mo., April 10, 2008—DST Vision®, the leading Web-based account management tool for financial intermediaries, now supports non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs).

DST Health Solutions Provides Comprehensive Client Service, Establishes New Service Delivery Organization
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 24, 2008—DST Health Solutions is a recognized leader in the healthcare technology industry, providing innovative solutions to more than 390 clients.

DST Streamlines Direct-to-Fund Account Set-Up
Kansas City, Mo., March 18, 2008—DST Systems, Inc. has developed a new Web services interface to help broker/dealers establish direct-to-fund accounts electronically.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 17, 2008) ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2008, on Monday, April 21, 2008, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Huntsville Pediatric Associates Selects DST Health Solutions’ Practice Management Solution for Billing, Accounts Receivable
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., February 12, 2008— DST Health Solutions has completed an agreement with Huntsville Pediatric Associates to provide MDr PracticeManager™, a comprehensive physician practice management solution that helps improve appointment scheduling, medical billing, electronic claims submission, payment and accounts receivable processing.

Regional Paramedical Services and DST Health Solutions Complete Business Process Outsourcing Agreement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., February 5, 2008—DST Health Solutions’ Physician Practice Services unit has completed an agreement to provide business process outsourcing services for Regional Paramedical Services, one of the largest medical transport companies in Alabama.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. (January 4, 2008) ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007, on Monday, January 21, 2008.

Sixteen Organizations Implement ACG Rx-PM Predictive Modeling from Johns Hopkins University, DST Health Solutions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., November 6, 2007—The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and DST Health Solutions announced that 16 organizations have adopted ACG Rx-PM, pharmacy-based predictive modeling software that helps organizations rapidly identify at-risk patients for care management.

MetroPlus Health Plan Expands Agreement with DST Health Solutions to Include Core Claims Engine, Software Applications
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 30, 2007—DST Health Solutions announced that MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc., has extended its contract for the company’s core claims engine, PowerSTEPP®, via an application service provider (ASP) delivery model.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. (September 12, 2007) ─ DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2007, on Monday, October 22, 2007, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Total Health Care Expands Agreement With DST Health Solutions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 31, 2007—DST Health Solutions announced that Total Health Care, a Michigan-based HMO, has extended its application service provider (ASP) agreement to include business process outsourcing (BPO) and expanded data center services for disaster recovery and redundancy.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES NOTIFICATION OF EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
KANSAS CITY, MO. (June 28, 2007) - DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) will release its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2007, on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

DST SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF TRANSACTION
KANSAS CITY, MO. (July 3, 2007) – DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) announced the completion today by Asurion of the previously announced transaction whereby certain private equity firms now own a significant stake in Asurion.

DST Health Solutions Presents Consumer-Directed Health Session at AHIP Institute in Las Vegas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 13, 2007—DST Health Solutions will present a discussion of consumer-directed health plans at “Institute 2007,” the annual meeting of America’s Health Insurance Plans in Las Vegas.

DST Supports Compliance with SEC “Notice and Access” Rule
Kansas City, Mo., May 9, 2007—Mutual fund companies can now maximize the cost-saving advantages of a recent SEC rule that allows for the electronic delivery of proxy materials.

DST Introduces SalesConnect Data Management and CRM Solution
KANSAS CITY, MO., May 7, 2007—DST Systems, Inc. will unveil its much anticipated DST SalesConnect™ data management and CRM solution this week at the ICI General Membership Conference in Washington, D.C.

CareSource Management Group, DC Chartered Health Plan Select ACG System from DST Health Solutions, Johns Hopkins
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 7, 2007DST Health Solutions announced that CareSource Management Group, a Medicaid managed care services company based in Dayton, Ohio, and DC Chartered Health Plan, a Washington, D.C.-based Medicaid plan, have both selected the Johns Hopkins University ACG System.

DST Output Introduces Digital Press Technology Platform, Becomes World’s Largest Inkjet Systems Printer
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., MAY 1, 2007 — DST Output, one of the largest and most experienced statement and billing output providers, today announced that it has completed a two-year implementation of its advanced high-speed, color printing and inserting platform called Digital Press Technology or DPT.

DST Health Solutions Gets ‘Strong Positive’ MarketScope Rating
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 30, 2007—DST Health Solutions today announced that it received a “strong positive” rating in Gartner’s “MarketScope for North American Healthcare Insurance Payers’ Administrative Applications, 2007” report.

DST Health Solutions’ CompareCare Achieves NCQA HEDIS Certification for Sixth Consecutive Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 21, 2007—DST Health Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has earned National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Software CertificationSM * for its CompareCare® HEDIS® ** 2007 product.

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