PREFERRED Therapy Providers has updated their existing contracts with ppoNext and Devon Healthcare Services regarding reimbursement rates for services rendered by a physical, occupational, or speech language therapist within PREFERRED 's specialty network.

“The completion of these contract updates regarding reimbursements demonstrate that ppoNext, Devon Healthcare Services and PREFERRED are committed to working together to maintain strong relationships between the health plan community and providers,” said Jaxene Hillebert, President of PREFERRED . “Our relationships with ppoNext and Devon Healthcare Services provide quality, cost effective rehabilitation services to members throughout the country."

Founded in 1999, ppoNEXT is a leading provider of health network services aimed at assisting payers with better managing the spiraling cost of healthcare. Based in Long Beach , California , ppoNEXT offers clients access to over 400,000 physicians, 3,800 hospitals, and thousands of leading ancillary care providers in key markets such as the Midwest , Texas , California , and Florida . ppoNEXT serves self-funded employers, third party administrators, insurance carriers, HMOs, and bill review firms. ppoNEXT also offers utilization review and care management services through its Health Care Evaluation subsidiary. For more information about ppoNEXT, visit their Web site at www.pponext.com or call 214-267-3349.