TC 2006 was launched on Friday, May 19th with a luncheon event and network update for the
members attending. Items presented included the annual provider survey results, legislative
information, and the latest on numerous mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
Upon the formal opening and welcome to the attendees, VIP guests, speakers and vendors, the
staff was introduced.
The first of two dynamic and informative speakers was Steven Ashley, the Senior Vice- President
of Ultralink. Mr. Ashley gave an enlightening talk on Consumer Driven Healthcare from
the payor perspective and the potential affects and opportunities for private practice. Following
his presentation, Bill Maloney further defined the genesis of Consumer Driven Healthcare,
providing an overview of its benefits for employees and employers. Mr. Maloney is the Chief
Technology officer for the Health Care and Group Benefits Practice at Mercer Human Resources.
Michael Costa from Greenberg, Traurig, LLP spoke to network members regarding HIPAA and the
National Provider Identifier on Saturday, May 20th prior the start of the roundtable session.
Roundtable topics included: Marketing, Contracts and Payor Relations, Technology within private practice,
and Wellness.
See the photo highlights of TC 2006
This year’s Tactical Conference would not have been possible without the generosity
of our PREFERRED Vendors. We would like to thank the following
vendors for their continued support of PREFERRED and for providing
the value-added services at discounted rates to PREFERRED’s
network members:
- Empi - Title Sponsor of this year’s Tactical Conference. Empi has been
the market leader in non-invasive physical rehabilitation products for over 28 years. Visit their web
site at www.empi.com or call 800.328.2536
- Star Trac - Star Trac is proud to an international leader in commercial quality fitness equipment.
Visit their web site at www.startrac.com or call 800.789.6806
- Sammons Preston Rolyan - Sammons Preston Rolyan, a Patterson Medical Company,
offers a wide variety of exercise and work hardening equipment, treatment furniture, therapeutic
orthorpedic pediatric and ADL products. Visit their web site at
www.sammonspreston.com or call 800.323.5547
- MORE Software, Inc. - MORE Software is a software company that offers
networkable practice management product. Visit them on the web at
www.moresoftware.com or call 888.858.6673.
- Allied OSI Labs - Allied OSI Labs manufactures over 40 types of custom
foot orthoses. Visit them at www.aolabs.com or call 800.264.3338.
- United Seating and Mobility - FOR PATIENTS: United Seating & Mobility
provides seating and mobility solutions for people with disabilities. Visit them at
www.unitedseating.com or call 314.699.9414.
- efi sports medicine - Makers of the Total Gym, efi sports medicine is
the leading manufacturer of GRAVITY-based training, conditioning and rehabilitation equipment.
Visit them at www.efisportsmedicine.com or call 800.541-4900.
- Bodyblade - The Bodyblade system of training and the five Bodyblade
products provide a functional tri-plane training and conditioning environment. Visit them at
www.bodyblade.com or call 800-77BLADE.
- Magical Marketing - Magical Marketing is your one-stop shopping source
for promotional tools and ideas. Visit them at www.magicalmktg.com
or call 877-307-7136.
… and the winners are:
- Veronica Serna-Foothills Medicine and Rehab-Arrowhead - Early Bird
Registration winner of $150.00 cash
- Sean Hayes - 1st Colony Aquatic and Rehab - Question Submission winner of
$100.00 cash
- Linda Elders - Valley Therapy Services - Door prize winner of the Total
Gym from efi sports medicine
- Jacqueline Rose - Active Rehab Physical Therapy, Ltd. - Door prize winner
of the luggage set from Magical Marketing
- Amanda Cornthwaite - Comprehensive Therapy Services - Door prize winner
of the Bodyblade from Bodyblade
