April 05, 2004

By: Hanna Peterson
Website: http://www.1st-in-wellness.com

American WholeHealth Selected to Provide Alternative Health and Wellness Services

American WholeHealth, Inc., the country’s leading provider of a nationwide network of Complementary Health and Wellness practitioners, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by HIP of New York as the exclusive provider for HIP of New York’s Alternative Medicine Discount Program.

HIP of New York’s members will have access to American WholeHealth’s network of practitioners and services, including the award winning content of WholeHealthMD. Some of the practitioner services HIP of New York members will have access to are: acupuncture, massage, nutritional counseling, yoga, personal trainers as well as discounts at fitness centers and more through this program.

We are delighted to enter into this long term relationship with HIP of New York. This program is important for members, practitioners, and the industry. For HIP of New York members, the program provides excellent access to quality practitioners and wellness facilities in a cost effective manner. For practitioners and wellness facilities, the program provides a new path to inform and serve the public as the industry moves into the main stream of health care delivery.

We are also offering our therapy content from WholeHealthMD translated into Spanish and Chinese to support the diversity of the membership. American WholeHealth is proud to be the organization selected by one of New York’s leading Health Plans. said Bill Lubin, president and CEO of American WholeHealth, Inc.

Health Insurance Plan of New York HIP is a company with a 56-year record of leadership, during which time it has provided its members with outstanding access to quality, affordable health care. With more than one million members, including a recent strategic alliance with Vytra Health Plans, HIP is the largest HMO in the New York metropolitan area. HIP of NY is continuously breaking new ground and leading the way in innovation. They have been ranked No. 1 in the nation by InformationWeek, a leading publication for business technology news and analysis, for innovative use of technology.

In addition, COR Health, a health care guide to the Internet that reviews and evaluates health care and medical Web sites, gave HIP’s Web site, hipusa.com, a five-star rating for Content. Plus, HIP is the first health care company in the nation to render its Web site in English, Spanish and Chinese.

About The Author:

Hanna Peterson is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-wellness.com.  Obtaining and keeping good health through healthy living, natural healing, great mental health and healthy finances.