About NASHO (source: www.nasho.org)

The National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO), an AAPPO partner association, was launched to advance and evolve specialty health care delivery in the United States. NASHO’s immediate goal is to fully integrate specialty health organizations –– businesses that facilitate and support the delivery of specialized health care services, including carriers and networks focused on dental, vision, chiropractic radiology, behavioral health and other areas, and services organizations, such as CVOs, technology providers and utilization management companies –– into the health care reimbursement model. For the organization as a whole and for the specialized health care service organizations that define our membership makeup, the association also will:

• Inform/educate the public policy/regulatory arena about specialty health business practices
• Promote specialty health through strategic communication outlets
• Facilitate specialty health best practices and guidelines
• Support professional growth of specialty health care professionals through comprehensive educational programs to meet their needs

Find out more about NASHO at their 2003 NASHO Specialty Health Industry Forum on October 22, 2003 in Dallas, TX. For more information, visit their web site at www.nasho.org

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