SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- American Specialty Health (ASH), the nation's premier personal health improvement organization, is pleased to announce the addition of its newest offering in their fast-growing Value-Added Program: reduced pricing on Professional Membership and other educational materials from the American Botanical Council (ABC).
ASH's Value-Added Program provides contracted providers significant discounts on malpractice insurance and other products and services, ranging from payroll processing services to office supplies and equipment. These discounts are made available to providers contracted with ASH through ASHLink.com, ASH's online provider Web site.
"ASH is constantly looking for ways to assist our providers in lowering their monthly costs and overhead," said ASH chairman and president George DeVries. "Through strategic partnerships with organizations such as the American Botanical Council, we can positively impact our providers' daily business practices."
ABC is the leading independent international nonprofit herbal education organization. Established in 1988, ABC provides education using science-based and traditional information to promote the responsible use of herbal medicine.
"American Botanical Council, with nearly 20 years of service, is pleased to announce this partnership with American Specialty Health," said Wayne Silverman, PhD, chief administrative officer of ABC.
For more information about ABC membership and programs, visit www.herbalgram.com.
About ASH
ASH and its subsidiary companies comprise the nation's premier personal health improvement organization, providing clinical benefits, fitness programs, health coaching and incentives, Internet solutions, and worksite wellness programs to health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups, and trust funds nationwide.
Based in San Diego, ASH has over 600 employees and covers more than 12 million members in benefit programs and more than 750,000 members in health improvement programs. For more information, visit ASH online at ASHCompanies.com or call 800.848.3555.
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