Or call 888.511.2743, option 1 to learn more. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Pacific Time.
Take Your PracticeTo the Next Level
Thank you for your interest in becoming a contracted provider with American Specialty Health. To learn more about ASH and how to join our network, please select your specialty from the list below and see how ASH can take your practice to the next level.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Chiropractic
Dietetic and Nutrition Services
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's largest specialty health organizations working with regional and national health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Health Net. ASH has been a pioneer arranging access for groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy services with over 25,000 contracted practitioners in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted practitioners, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to medically necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, medical necessity review form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation (where applicable by state law) and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Practitioner Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.
Chiropractic
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's largest specialty health organizations working with regional and national health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Health Net. ASH has been a pioneer arranging access for groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy services with over 25,000 contracted practitioners in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted practitioners, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to medically necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, medical necessity review form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation (where applicable by state law) and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Practitioner Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.
Dietetic and Nutrition Services
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's largest specialty health organizations working with regional and national health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Health Net. ASH has been a pioneer arranging access for groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy services with over 25,000 contracted practitioners in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted practitioners, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to medically necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, medical necessity review form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation (where applicable by state law) and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Practitioner Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.
Massage Therapy
Naturopathy
Podiatry
Massage Therapy
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's largest specialty health organizations working with regional and national health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Health Net. ASH has been a pioneer arranging access for groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy services with over 25,000 contracted practitioners in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted practitioners, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to medically necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, medical necessity review form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation (where applicable by state law) and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Practitioner Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.
Naturopathy
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's largest specialty health organizations working with regional and national health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Health Net. ASH has been a pioneer arranging access for groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy services with over 25,000 contracted practitioners in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted practitioners, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to medically necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, medical necessity review form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation (where applicable by state law) and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Practitioner Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.
Podiatry
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's largest specialty health organizations working with regional and national health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Health Net. ASH has been a pioneer arranging access for groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy services with over 25,000 contracted practitioners in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted practitioners, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to medically necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, medical necessity review form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation (where applicable by state law) and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Provider Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.
Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy and Athletic Training
Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy and Athletic Training
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) provides one of the nation's largest specialty health groups both regionally and nationally for major health plans such as Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, CIGNA and Health Net. We have been a pioneer since 1987 in creating groups for acupuncture, chiropractic, nutrition services, massage therapy, physical, occupational and speechtherapy, and naturopathy services with over 25,000 contracted providers in all 50 states. ASH's subsidiaries cover over 20 million Americans under their benefit administration programs alone. We rely on a strong group of contracted providers, on a national basis, to provide exemplary services to these members.
ASH’s clinical quality management program is designed for organizational support and improves process, service, and clinical quality management activities in accordance with the corporate vision and mission. Clinicians interested in applying to participate with ASH are encouraged to review the following clinical sections of our corporate website www.ashcompanies.com to ensure their clinical practices align with ASH’s:
- Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinical Quality and Clinical Practice Guidelines
The Overview explains who ASH is and how we strive to create and expand innovative specialty health care. ASH is committed to promoting the expansion of direct access specialty health care and providing access to Medically Necessary and appropriate services for our Members.
Some key features of specialty health group participation include:
- No fees to join or annual participation fee
- Secure internet site “ASHLink” for online submission and status of eligibility, treatment form and claim transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Participation in ASH’s Clinical Performance System Program which reduces your office's administrative requirements
- Simplified forms and evidence based responses to medical necessity review form submissions with prompt turnaround, usually less than two days
- Access to new patients through existing and expanding health plan clients
- Reasonable fee schedules plus additional incentive payments through ASHLink
- 100% peer-to-peer evaluation and review
- Extra incentive options through the ASH Value Added Program
ASH works directly with the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). Once we receive your Provider Services Agreement signature page and CAQH identification number, we will download your application directly from CAQH.
The FAQ will help answers some questions you may have as a prospective practitioner.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information or would like to begin the contracting process email us or call the ASH Practitioner Recruitment department at 888.511.2743, option 1. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ASH believes we are making a difference in the personal health improvement of our members and invite you to become a part of our growing network.