As part of PREFERRED’s commitment of providing private practice
therapists a voice and presence in the healthcare political arena, PREFERRED encouraged both the APTA and AOTA
to attend the round table discussions at AAPPO’s annual Healthcare Industry Summit in Chicago.
Healthcare industry leaders were invited to discuss current industry trends including tiered networks, cost shifting, consumer driven health plans, out of network discounts, and employer issues.
Jim Milder, PT represented the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Leslie Lloyd, represented the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and Christy Beauchamp and Nicole Craig from PREFERRED Therapy Providers were all part of the pre-conference roundtables at the summit.
“It was critical to have representation from professional provider associations at this event,” said Christy Beauchamp , Vice President of PREFERRED. “AAPPO should be applauded for their ongoing efforts at providing venues for both payors and providers to discuss issues in the healthcare continuum. PREFERRED will continue to encourage participation in these kinds of venues. We believe that it is important for private practice professionals to be part of the process that influences their respective professions.”
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