ppoNEXT Announces National Radiology Agreement with AllRad Direct

    /24-7PressRelease/ - NEW YORK, NY, November 17, 2006 - ppoNEXT, one of the nation's premier and largest directly-contracted PPO networks, announced the expansion of its national network with the finalization of a radiology agreement with AllRad Direct, one of the leading national diagnostic services companies. "AllRad is excited to be chosen by ppoNEXT as a national diagnostic imaging partner", said Karin Ajmani, President and CEO of AllRad Direct. "This relationship will broaden AllRad Direct's national presence, while providing ppoNEXT with superior customer service and pricing."

This national diagnostic network contracts with employers, payors, PPOs and care management organizations to provide worker's compensation and general health imaging services. With their hands-on approach to patient care coordination and a national network of quality imaging facilities, AllRad Direct provides greater patient satisfaction and cost savings. "AllRad Direct is a recognized leader in providing cost-effective and high quality diagnostic services. The addition of their services to our network will result in enhanced savings for our clients," said Lynn Littleton, ppoNEXT Vice President, Network Development.

About ppoNEXT:
ppoNEXT is a leading provider of nationwide healthcare management and network services. With its focus on providing consumers with the utmost in quality healthcare, ppoNEXT selects only providers and facilities of uncompromising quality and excellence. Based in Dallas, Texas, ppoNEXT offers clients access to over 450,000 physicians, over 3,700 hospitals, and thousands of leading ancillary care providers in key markets such as Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. ppoNEXT serves self-funded employers, third party administrators, insurance carriers, HMOs, and various managed care firms. ppoNEXT also offers disease management, utilization review, case management, independent medical review and claims negotiation services through its subsidiary, NEXTcare Management.

For more information about ppoNEXT, please contact:
Gene Gerard
Corporate Marketing
214.267.3412

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