Theraphysics/contract/Colorado

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Dear Group,

      I have a small out patient practice in Salida, Colorado.  I am the only

treating therapist and owner.  I am getting busier and I am asking about

contracts with theraphysics here in  Colorado.  To be a provider for several

insurance carriers I have to go through them.  It is 500.00 a year because I am

in a rural area.  They charge 1200.00 a year in the metro area of Denver.   If I

pay this, I can become a provider for Aetna, RMHMO, Sloans Lake, Great West, and

Anthem BCBS.  I asked for the fee schedules and they are ok, not great.   I have

lost business because I am not a provider for BCBS and RMHMO.  In such a small

town of 16,000-18,000 (in the Valley, other small towns too )  I hope this is

worth it for me.  Anyone out there in this same situation????   thanks,  Leanora

Premeau MPT owner of At  Home Rehab LLC doing business as, Arkansas Valley

Physical Therapy