Phoenix, AZ. October 6, 2003 - PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. (PREFERRED) today announced its membership in the National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO). This association furthers their common goals of enhancing and promoting the value proposition of specialty health organizations.

PREFERRED will be on hand to support NASHO at their upcoming inaugural Specialty Health Industry Fourm in Dallas, TX, October 22, 2003, entitled “Specialty Health in America: A Defining Moment.” This event provides opportunities for those associated with specialty health organizations to network with peers, seek informational exchange, and learn about upcoming events that support specialty health; and make their collective voice heard on business and legislative issues.

"We are very excited about our association with NASHO, as they are proving to be a progressive and important organization; an excellent venue for ancillary organizations such as PREFERRED for development and growth,” stated Jaxene Hillebert, President of PREFERRED. “We are pleased to be one of their first members.”

“PREFERRED Threrapy Providers is exactly the kind of organization we envisioned advocating for when we were developing NASHO,” said Julian Roberts , NASHO executive director. “We are very pleased to have them as a member and look forward to their active participation in achieving our mission.”

About NASHO: Founded in 2003, 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 its 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

For more information, contact NASHO at (812) 246-4376 or visit the organization's Website at www.nasho.org

About PREFERRED Therapy Providers
PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. is based out of Phoenix, Arizona and was founded in 1992 by Jaxene Hillebert. PREFERRED is the largest centrally managed contracting and marketing resource for private practice physical therapy clinics in the United States. 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, the PREFERRED Network consists of over 800 locations in 35 states, representing more than 2200 physical, occupational, and speech, therapists, and 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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