Would you like to get a taste of what E-learning is like? Take advantage of our Free Demonstration course and let us introduce you to the Preferred-Dynamic web site and E-learning system. To access the course, just visit www.preferred-dynamiclearning.com and click on the word “DEMO” in the left hand column. You will gain instant access to a one hour mini-course that will introduce you to the basics of how our courses are laid out, the nuts and bolts of what is included in an online course, how to navigate through the courseware system, and how to access the many exciting and useful features within each course. You’ll learn how to make the most of your online experience, access the various communication features, take notes, bookmark your spot, and much more. The second half of the course provides more detail about how to use your new skills to further help yourself and your patients by listing valuable informational resources and discussing how to develop your own web site, discussion/support group or email list. Join us today for our FREE Demo course and see why people are so excited about E-learning!

PREFERRED recently sent a contract memo to all network members who accepted participation with First Health. Here's a quick recap:

- Effective 3/1/04, participation with First Health will be mandated acceptance of all products. Providers who accepted participation through PREFERRED will automatically be added to all products unless we are informed otherwise. (If you previously declined participation, but would like to reconsider, call us at 800.664.5240)

- PREFERRED has added First Health's new Specialized Physical Therapy Program (SPT) to our contract. It is a cost containment program for a select group of Workers' Comp carriers (currently only Eagle Insurance and Liberty Mutual). The discount is the same as your regular First Health w/c discount. The SPT Program provides cost containment through pro-active involvement with the injured worker and physician prior to the initial referral to PT. Pre-established visit guidelines based on diagnosis and level of severity are available through PREFERRED's website at www.preferredtherapy.com. You will need a user name and password to access the document (both are indicated on the First Health contract memo that was sent), or you can call PREFERRED at 800.664.5240 to have them mailed to you, ask for Maritza Wilson.