PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. (PREFERRED), the largest centrally
managed contracting and marketing resource for private practice physical, occupational, and speech therapy
clinics in the United States, celebrates 12 flourishing years in business and announced the successful launch
of its “My PREFERRED Web Site” service in the second quarter of 2004.
PREFERRED has also expanded its business relationship with key PPO’s and health plans throughout the
country, including: AMN/HMN, First Health’s SPT program, and National Comp Care.
“My PREFERRED Web Site” is a service that designs, builds and maintains private practice clinics’
Web sites. This service is exclusive to PREFERRED network members and is an easy and affordable platform
for providers who want to jump-start and maintain electronic marketing. It has been particularly popular
with those who have wanted a website but were not sure where to start. Since its launch in the first
quarter, PREFERRED has built and launched several Web sites and continues to build more in the upcoming months.
“Having been in business for 12 years has been a great experience for all of us,” said Jaxene Hillebert,
President of PREFERRED. “As we continue to offer new products and services, we also continue the goal of
providing exceptional customer service by positioning ourselves as a valuable resource and strategic
partner in the rehabilitation industry.”
Founded in 1992 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, PREFERRED’s business model allows flexibility in
contracting between private practitioners and various health plans and organizations. PREFERRED assumes
responsibility for primary source verification of all practitioner elements required by the National
Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), thereby reducing time, cost, and paperwork for both the PPO
and provider. Currently, PREFERRED has over 950 clinics in 36 states and over 2400 individual therapists,
serving more than 60 million members.
For more information, contact PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. at (800) 664-5240 or visit the
company’s Web site at www.preferredtherapy.com
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