ASHP currently covers over 3.4 million members under its acupuncture and chiropractic benefits in California alone. ASHN and ASHP together cover over 13 million members throughout the U.S. ASHN currently provides access programs for massage therapy to over 2.5 million people and will grow to over 5 million as of January 2000.
In a recent Patient Satisfaction Survey conducted by the National Research Corporation, ASHP posted the following results:
Credentialing is an integral part of American Specialty Health's health care system. Participating providers are reviewed through a comprehensive credentialing process. American Specialty Health strives to meet or exceed the standards for credentialing established by the stringent National Committee for Quality Assurance. ASH credentials every provider initially and then once every two years thereafter. Both ASHP and ASHN are accredited by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission / URAC.
ASH members have direct access to a network of providers including:
Currently, in New Mexico, the Intel Corporation and US West have contracted with ASHN. If you are employed with either of these organizations, please contact me about taking advantage of ASHN's programs and services.
If you would like to find out more about ASHN, please contact them directly:
American Specialty
Health Networks
8989 Rio San Diego Drive
Suite 250
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone 888/511-2743
Fax 619/297-1717
American Specialty Health, and its affiliates: American Specialty Health Plans, American Specialty Health Networks, American Specialty Health & Wellness, buyhealthy.com, healthsources.com, and choosehealthy.com are accredited by the following:
American Accreditation
HealthCare Commission/URAC
Health Plan Standards
Health Network and UM Standards
Health Utilization Management Standards
Workers' Compensation Network Standards
Workers' Compensation Utilization Management Standards