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BOCA RATON, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. (NYSE: MDF), a leading provider of health care services in Florida, today announced that Michael Earley, the companyas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Florida program. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Earley was selected from nearly one hundred nominations by a panel of independent judges. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 14 at the Hilton Orlando.

Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award recipients are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award recipient, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nationas most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.:

Metropolitan is a growing health care companythat provides and coordinates comprehensive health care services for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other customersin Florida through its primary care-centric businesses, MetCare of Florida, Inc. and Continucare Corporation. Metropolitan currently owns and operates 33 medical centers and contracts with a network of independent primary care practices.To learn more about Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. please visit its website at [ www.metropolitanhealthnetworks.com ].

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the worldas most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national, and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

About Ernst & Young

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