Phoenix, AZ, May 8, 2008 – Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. (Preferred) announced that it has signed Metabolic Health Professional Services – MHPS - (MetabolicRX Therapy) as a preferred vendor for their national network of physical, occupational, and speech therapists.  Under the contract terms, members of Preferred’s network receive a discounted rate on new program sales. 

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, MetabolicRX Therapy was developed and researched by a medical team of experts who work together to provide cutting edge proven advances in nutrition and exercise for Obesity, Diabetes, Dysmetabolic Syndrome and other related metabolic diseases.  Their program is designed to assist Physical Therapists in the evaluation and treatment of this new segment of the patient population.  Healthcare physicians recommend their exercise and nutrition program and it is covered by most leading health insurers. 

"We are excited to partner with MetabolicRX Therapy to bring this opportunity to our network providers”, states Christy Beauchamp, Vice President of Preferred.  “Preventive care and overall patient wellness are critical components to avoid conditions which end up costing the consumer and the healthcare system much more in the long run.  Therapists have the skills and expertise to work with patients as a whole, beyond post-injury rehabilitation services.”

Founded in 1992 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, 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 that meet or exceed those required by nationally recognized standards, thereby reducing time, cost, and paperwork for both the PPO and provider. Currently, Preferred represents over 1000 clinics in 35 states and over 2600 individual therapists, serving more than 60 million members.

For more information about MetabolicRX Therapy, call 800-413-4840 or visit them on the Web at www.mhpsinc.com.  For more information about Preferred Therapy, call their toll-free number at (800) 664-5240 or visit the company’s Web site at ww.preferredtherapy.com.

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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 1100 locations in 35 states, representing more than 2700 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.