Mission Hospitals of Asheville
Provider Information

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| Provider Intent to Participate | Discount Program Description |
Re: Mission Hospitals of Asheville
Dear Provider:
Alternative Healthcare Options (AHO) is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by Mission Hospitals. as the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) PPO network to offer a discount program to its employees, effective January 01, 2002.
Therefore,
Alternative Healthcare Options is pleased to invite you to apply for
participation in this new CAM PPO network.
Please complete the following initial application and contract, and
return it to Alternative Healthcare Options by November 1.
Refer to the Provider Application checklist enclosed to assist you in
this process and to ensure that your application is complete. After we receive your application, we will begin the
credentialing process.
Alternative
Healthcare Options is a unique complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
preferred provider organization (PPO). Alternative
Healthcare Options’ mission is to integrate natural choices in health care
through complementary and alternative medicine. We encompass a complete array of complementary and
alternative services including, Licensed Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Massage
Therapists, Naturopathic Physicians, Medical Nutritionists, a Natural Pharmacy,
and other wellness services (yoga, tai chi, weight management, and stress
management).
AHO is the
only organization in the region that provides covered benefits of CAM services
and brings the marketing and contracting synergy demanded by the public and
employer community.
Please
feel free to contact me at (877) 203-3440, ext 14, with any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
Richard
G Dunn
President/CEO
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
Please take a minute to fill out our online form. When you click submit, we will get an email of this short application. After you finish the notice of intent, please click on PROVIDER APPLICATIONS to obtain a detailed application online. If you have any questions please contact Richard Dunn at 1-877-203-3440 ext 14.
If you have a favorite provider, whether it be a practitioner or service, you can nominate them for inclusion in the PPO Network. Just submit the information in the form below and we will extend that provider an invitation.
DISCOUNT EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Alternative Healthcare Options continues to grow in interest and popularity. MSJ offers employees and eligible dependents an opportunity to enroll in the Alternative Healthcare Options (AHO) network at group membership rates. This discount card program provides:
20%
discounts off the normal billed charges from participating providers
( The Chinese Acupuncture and Herbology
Clinic offers a 10% discount.)
Up to 25% discounts with other services including classes and products.
This is a voluntary benefit program and is not part of our health insurance plan.
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note that since these benefits are provided under our health plans, the
health plan's benefits will apply first.
The discount card can be used once you reach your annual
out-of-pocket maximum or for any chiropractic services not covered under
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