At APTN we are constantly working to improve and create a better quality provider and facility network for you and your clients.

• QI results are tracked regarding our Worker's Compensation and Auto Liability Networks.
• Provider educational efforts (AMA/ACOEM guideline compliance).
• Provider surveys (addressing QM/QI issues). Identifying potential disease management efforts that potentially affect the workplace.
• Identification of "Best in Class" providers for referral purposes.

APTN has formed strategic partnerships with several statewide networks while continuing to direct contract with providers and be involved in customization network projects across the country.

Ongoing APTN Provider Maintenance and Education
APTN data integrity efforts keep issues to a minimum. APTN relationships with CPN partners make requests easy to resolve.

Comprehensive Staff of Network Development Specialists
Each staff member is trained to contract physicians, hospitals and larger organizations (including IPA's, PHO's and National Organizations). Re-contracting events occur on a regular and as-needed basis.

Managing Provider Relationships
APTN continually works to keep our contracted providers up to date on all of the various legislative changes that occur. We are continually looking for ways to improve our communications within our APTN provider community. Currently, we offer the following:

• Newsletters are sent via e-mail on a quarterly basis
• Provider surveys to measure and highlight additional services

Web-based resources including:

• Discounts for online Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits/courses for participating providers and their staffs.
• Network news and developments.