In recent years, specialty health’s tremendous growth and value-added services have combined to earn the industry a prominent seat at the health care table. Of course, these great strides could not have been accomplished without the dedication, leadership and innovation of some of our professional colleagues who’ve worked tirelessly to promote and increase its value as well as broaden access to a growing constituency. NASHO is leading the effort to formally recognize these individuals for their invaluable contributions by identifying the Most Influential in Specialty Health.

We want to honor those who’ve played a major part in advancing our industry’s mission whether through relentless advocacy and marketing or raising the bar on the services we offer or facilitating ease of access to reach a wider population. We’re looking for those individuals whose drive, passion and efforts serve not just their own professional interests or those of their corporation, but the greater good of the industry as a whole.

Nominations
From now until to August 11, 2010, NASHO will accept nominations for this distinguished award. Nominees should be executives from specialty health plans or provider networks that facilitate and support the delivery of specialty services including dental, vision, hearing, pharmacy benefit management, behavioral health, chiropractic, complementary care, physical therapy, radiology management and other ancillary services. The award is intended for individuals whose drive, passion and efforts serve not just their own professional interests or those of their corporation, but the greater good of the industry as a whole.

You may nominate someone by clicking on the link below and providing basic information regarding the individual and the reason for their nomination.

Deadline for nominations will be 12:00noon EST on Wednesday, August 11th. All nominees will be notified by NASHO asking that accept they nomination by providing a bio and photograph.

NASHO will compile all information on the nominees and put in ballot form to be disseminated to those voting on the award.

Judging Process
What better way to identify those who have shown the value of specialty health than the purchasers of specialty health. The award will be voted on by employers, executives from health plans, TPAs and Brokers. They will be asked to make their selection based on the following criteria:

• Visibility – The individual and organizations visibility in the market place
• Contribution – The value they provide to the industry
• Influence – They have increased the visibility of the industry
• Reputation – They promote quality and high standards for the industry

Ballots will be sent out on August 23rd must be return no later September 3rd.

Award
The winner of the award will be notified on September 8th by phone and will be honored on October 25th, 2010 at the NASHO 8th Annual Leadership Summit Chairman’s Dinner in Las Vegas. The recipient will receive:

• Award
• Complimentary registration to the Summit
• Hotel Accommodations and travel stipend
• Press Release
• Recognition on NASHO Website

Timelines
July 8  Online Nomination Opens
August 11 Deadline for Nominations
August 16 Compose ballot
August 23 E-mail ballot to Judges
September 3 Judging Complete
September 8 Notification of Award Winner
October 25 Award Presentation

Click here to nominate someone now.