Healthways' Award-Winning HEALTH SUPPORT^SM Programs Extended to all Humana Medicare Members

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Feb. 27, 2007 – Healthways, Inc (NASDAQ: HWAY) today announced it has expanded its relationship with Humana (NYSE: HUM) to provide Healthways’ industry-leading Health SupportSM programs, including the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, to Humana’s Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and Medicare Prescription Drug Program members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

The new agreement extends Healthways’ partnership with Humana through 2010, includes an expansion of SilverSneakers to 13 additional states, and expands the reach of other Healthways Health Support options.

“Our members have responded with overwhelming enthusiasm to Healthways’ SilverSneakers Fitness Program," said Gail Miller, vice president, product development and strategy, senior products for Humana. “With that in mind, we are excited to build upon our relationship by making this program available to an extended group of participants. Together, we are offering programs and support to help our members take greater control of their health.”

Other Health Support programs include pedometer-based fitness programs, such as SilverSneakers Steps and Forever Fit. These activity-focused options are available to all Humana Medicare members in all locations. SilverSneakers Splash, a water aerobics program, and SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch, a modified-for-seniors mind, body and spirit option, is available in select areas.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to extend the term of our programming relationship with Humana, which began so successfully in 2004 with their national rollout of the SilverSneakers Fitness Program,” said John Harris, Healthways senior vice president. “Humana is a valuable strategic partner whom we look forward to working with to further deliver new innovative programs and services that support their efforts to improve the health and quality of life for their current and new Medicare members.”

Healthways’ provides their clients with programs designed to engage members to take charge of their own health, leading to improved health behavior, a higher quality of life and lower healthcare costs. SilverSneakers is a low-impact group exercise program designed for older adults. It offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that enhances health and well-being.

Safe Harbor Provisions

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In order for Healthways to utilize the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, investors are hereby cautioned that these statements may be affected by the important factors, among others, included in the discussion in Part I, Item 1A, and Part II, Item 7, of Healthways’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2006 and Part I, Item 2, and Part II, Item 1A, of Healthways’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2006. Consequently, actual operations and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Healthways undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements.

About Humana

Humana, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with over 11 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Over its 46-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio. For more information, please visit http://www.humana.com/.

The products and services described are neither offered nor guaranteed under our contract with the Medicare Program. In addition, they are not subject to the Medicare appeals process. Any disputes regarding these products and services may be subject to the Humana PDP Standard, Humana PDP Enhanced, and Humana Complete grievance process.

About Healthways

Healthways is the leading provider of specialized, comprehensive Health and Care SupportSM solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs. Healthways' programs are designed to help healthy individuals stay healthy, mitigate and slow the progression of disease associated with family or lifestyle risk factors and promote the best possible health for those already affected by disease. Our proven, evidence-based programs provide highly specific and personalized interventions for each individual in a population, irrespective of age or health status, and are delivered to consumers by phone, mail, internet and face-to-face interactions, both domestically and internationally. Healthways also provides a national, fully accredited complementary and alternative Health Provider Network, offering convenient access to individuals who seek health services outside of, and in conjunction with, the traditional healthcare system. For more information, please visit http://www.healthways.com/.