Accretive Health Reports Inducement Grant under NYSE Rule 303A.08

Accretive Health, Inc.

today announced that pursuant to the employment agreement entered into with Stephen Schuckenbrock on April 2, 2013, the company granted to Mr. Schuckenbrock on April 3, 2013 a non-qualified stock option under the New York Stock Exchange inducement grant exception. The inducement grant was approved by the company's Board of Directors on April 1, 2013 and is being made as an inducement material to Mr. Schuckenbrock's acceptance of employment with the company, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08. The company previously announced that Mr. Schuckenbrock has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective April 3, 2013. The stock