What if I am already directly contracted with a network that I-AHC has listed as a network affiliate?

In some cases, you may have a direct contract relationship with a network affiliate of I-AHC. If that occurs, we would prefer for you to file as instructed by I-AHC because it will strengthen our network and our ability to negotiate on your behalf. In a few cases, I-AHC may bring a higher fee schedule to you.

However, there may be a situation where you may have received a higher fee schedule several years ago than I-AHC is able to get today. If that is the case, and you feel strongly that filing that contract will have a negative impact on your practice, then you may opt out of that network affiliate contract within 30 days of the date we present the term summary sheet. By opting out, I-AHC will not list you as a provider with that particular network affiliate. To opt out, you must notify I-AHC in writing. Please state the reason for opting out.

Please be advised, that in some cases, our network affiliates may discontinue their direct contracts once they contract with I-AHC. That is their decision. If that is the case and you have opted out of a network affiliate relationship, you may be out of a network at in inopportune time. Also, by opting out of network affiliates you are basically competing with I-AHC and weakening our ability to negotiate fee schedules. If a network does not have a need for providers they tend to lower fee schedules. It is best for chiropractic that we are in as strong of a negotiating position as possible. For that reason, we encourage you to participate in all of our network affiliate relationships.