com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000407/ALLINAHCLOGO )
"We are honored and excited to form this partnership with the Institute
for Healthcare Improvement," said Barbara Balik, executive vice president,
Safety + Quality Systems, Allina Hospitals + Clinics.
The Hartford expects the new network program will increase its
collaboration with the employer, injured workers, and care providers,
and thereby foster better outcomes. The company
is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group
benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business
property-casualty insurance .

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Finally, IHI and Allina will work
collaboratively to build new models of care and care processes , with the
intent of disseminating such learnings and "best practices" to the industry. Each and every patient we serve will
benefit greatly from the relationship between Allina and IHI by receiving care
and service that is unprecedented. Rashad Massoud, IHI's senior vice
president, Strategic Partnerships .

Aetna

As one of the nation's leading providers of health care, dental,
pharmacy, group life, disability and long-term care benefits, Aetna
puts information and helpful resources to work for its approximately
13.

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"We are embarking on ambitious goals in
several areas of critical importance in health care.

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"IHI is the most respected and progressive leader in
health care quality improvement and Allina has all the pivotal elements to be
a national model of health care quality.

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Founded in 1991 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
IHI offers comprehensive products and services
Allina Hospitals + Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals,
clinics and other health care services, providing care throughout Minnesota
and western Wisconsin.9 million dental members, 8.

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allina .

Two Experts The Hartford and Aetna Team up to Shape Workers' Compensation; The Hartford Is First Major Carrier to Gain Access to Aetna's Workers' Compensatio

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"This is a very exciting time. Aetna's focus on innovation, integration and information
in health care delivery and services is aligned with the strategy and
customer commitments of The Hartford.aetna. The Hartford's Internet address is
www .com

Some of the statements in this release may be considered
forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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com .5 million group insurance members to help them
make better informed decisions about their health care and protect
their finances against health-related risks.

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"
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is a not-for-profit
organization driving the improvement of health by advancing the quality and
value of health care. "Through this
relationship, The Hartford's customers will be the beneficiaries of
Aetna's strong physician relationships, network management and
commitment to facilitate member and customer access to quality,
affordable health care.

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For more
information, please visit www .

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Allina Hospitals + Clinics is One of a Handful of Health Care Systems
Worldwide Partnering With IHI to Develop Innovations to Improve Health Care
for Thousands of Patients

MINNEAPOLIS, Working to provide patients with the
best health care available, Allina Hospitals + Clinics and the Institute for
Healthcare Improvement (IHI) today announced a new strategic partnership to
improve the quality of care being delivered to thousands of Allina patients on
a daily basis. These important risks and uncertainties
include those discussed in The Hartford's Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q, the Hartford's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other
filings The Hartford makes with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

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"
Effective June 1, 2005, The Hartford will have access to AWCA's
network of health care professionals in Pennsylvania to provide
services for The Hartford's workers' compensation clients.

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"
The Hartford has long demonstrated its commitment to operational
excellence and to the cutting-edge use of data to improve its business
and services . (Figures as of December 31,
2004)

The Hartford

The Hartford is one of the nation's largest financial services and
insurance companies, with 2004 revenues of $22. The Hartford assumes no obligation to update this release,
which speaks as of the date issued.

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(Logo: http://www . The
Hartford, one of the nation's five largest workers' compensation
insurers, has contracted with Aetna to offer The Hartford's customers
the Aetna Workers' Comp Access(SM) (AWCA) network of health care
providers.7 million medical members, 11.

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"Patient safety and
quality have always been our top priorities, and initiatives like this truly
reflect our ongoing commitment to transform health care profoundly for the
better.

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"The alignment of The Hartford with AWCA pairs the demonstrated
strengths and capabilities of two major trusted service
organizations," said Robyn Walsh, president of AWCA. This includes the
increasing use of new evidence-based standards of care, which can lead
to improved health and more efficient use of health care resources
than traditional consensus -based treatment guidelines.com.

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newscom."
"IHI is thrilled at the momentum the strategic partnership with Allina
Hospitals + Clinics is generating," said M. The medical care industry is
constantly evolving, and it's not every day that two leaders from
different sectors of the insurance industry work together to set the
tone for future innovation in workers' compensation," said Judy
Kunisch , vice president, medical support and strategy at The Hartford. The Hartford has about
14,000 workers ' compensation customer locations in Pennsylvania, and
expects to expand its use of the AWCA network beyond that state in the
future.

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"By combining The Hartford's deep experience with workers'
compensation management with Aetna's expertise in medical care
management, we can develop and apply best practices to treat injuries
with qualified healthcare providers.
The AWCA network, available in Pennsylvania , New Jersey,
Connecticut, Texas and Virginia, includes 130,000 physicians,
hospitals and other health care providers.thehartford. The Hartford cautions investors that
these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance, and actual results may differ materially.

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Allina leadership will
also work to build a culture and structure to support improved levels of
performance in the delivery of health care.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/Insurance Writers

HARTFORD, Conn.

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In exchange, IHI will work closely with
Allina to design an improvement strategy in the areas of strategic guidance,
innovation and improvement infrastructure development. These will translate into
better care for thousands of patients.

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Allina owns and operates 11 hospitals , 65 clinics,
hospice services, oxygen and equipment, pharmacies, and emergency medical
transportation services. Allina Hospitals + Clinics and the latest health
information can be found online at http: //www. (NYSE:HIG) and Aetna (NYSE:AET)
announced today a strategic workers' compensation relationship to help
manage the rising costs of workplace injuries and illnesses.

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In this relationship , Allina will work closely with IHI on designing ideal
systems of care and strengthening its system -wide abilities to rapidly improve
and innovate in care and service.
"I couldn't be more ecstatic about this partnership," said Penny Wheeler,
MD, Allina board member.----The Hartford
Financial Services Group, Inc.7 billion.

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4 million
pharmacy members and 13. Aetna provides easy
access to cost-effective health care through a nationwide network of
more than 655,000 health care professionals , including over 390,000
primary care and specialist doctors and 3,937 hospitals. Investors
should consider the important risks and uncertainties that may cause
actual results to differ.

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The network
services include physical therapy, occupational medicine,
chiropractic, radiology, orthopedics , facilities and home health care. The overall vision is to offer
data analysis, reporting and other administrative services that are
unique to workers' compensation claims management.