PREFERRED is an active member of The National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO). NASHO was established 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.

This year’s conference promises to be an exciting event!The keynote address entitled “Specialty Health Care In America – Consumerism and Other Emerging Opportunities” will be given by Ray Herschman, Senior Consultant and Principal, Health and Group Benefits Practice from Mercer Human Resource Consulting.topics that will be addressed by other speakers include:“Government-Sponsored Health Programs and Specialty Health:for Action?” and “Accreditation:Value of Third Party Validation of systems Quality.”

This year NASHO has also added exhibiting opportunities for this event.more information on NASHO and the conference, go to www.nasho.org