<h3>Special Member Rate Programs</h3>
<p><b>Hertz Rental Car</b><br />
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            <td>Save Up To $25 Off Your Next Meeting Rental. Save $5 a day up to $25 off your meeting rental for American Association of Physician Specialists. Plus, you will receive your standard member discount, as well as all the other Hertz benefits. This special offer is valid one week before through one week after the designated Association event dates.<br />
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<b>Make your reservations on line at <a href="http://www.hertz.com/" target="_blank">www.hertz.com</a> using your CDP# 1304113 and PC#121483 with <b>2008</b> meetings and.CDP# 1304113 and PC#121472 for <b>2009</b> meetings. Or, call 1800-654-2200 in the U.S, or in Canada call 1-800-263-0600 (in Toronto call 416-620-0620).</b></p>
<p><b>AMA Insurance Company, Inc. - Group Insurance Programs</b><br />
Each insurance plan is underwritten by a nationally known, respected, and financially sound insurance company. Plans are administered by the AMA Insurance Agency, Inc. The Agency has administered life and health insurance programs for physicians nationwide since 1988.</p>
<p>Group Term Life - for AAPS members and their family members* under age 65. Benefits include a waiver of premium during a period of covered total disability beginning before age 60 and an accelerated death benefit. <br />
*covers children age 15 days old to 19 years old, 23 years old if full-time student</p>
<p>Long Term Disability Income - for AAPS members under age 60. <br />
A plan for income in the event of a covered disabling injury or illness. Provides coverage for selected benefit periods that pay as long as qualified injury prevents performing &quot;your regular occupation&quot;.</p>
<p>Excess Major Medical - for AAPS members and their family members<b>*</b> under age 70. Help cover expenses that basic health may not: home health care, convalescent care, hospice, specialized surgical procedures, expensive prescriptions and more. Acceptance is guaranteed for eligible individuals. <br />
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<b>* covers children age 15 days to 19 years, 23 years if a full-time student</b></p>
<p><b>Contact: </b><br />
<b>AMA Insurance Agency, Inc. <br />
(800) 458-5736 </b></p>
<p><b>Hekman and Associates - Practice Management Consulting</b><br />
AAPS members are eligible for a FREE one-hour telephone consultation with nationally known author and medical management consultant, Ken Hekman. As president of Hekman &amp; Associates, he has personally served over 200 medical practices with business planning services, management assessments, and professional practice evaluations. Mr. Hekman also serves as a strategic planning resource for the association, and is a frequent contributor to the AAPS <i>Member Notes<i>. </i></i></p>
<p><b>For more information, see the Hekman &amp; Associates website at <a href="http://www.hekmangroup.com/" target="_blank">www.hekmangroup.com</a> or call Mr. Hekman at 616-335-5700.</b></p>
<p><b><i>Modern Physician</i> - Discount Magazine Subscription</b><br />
<i>Modern Physician</i>, published by Crain Communications, Inc., is a monthly business news magazine written for physician executives. This publication provides up-to-date news and information on management, legal, labor, regulatory, socio-economic, and financial issues that impact physician executives with management responsibilities. <i>Modern Physician</i> is published by the publishers of <i>Modern Healthcare</i>, the nation's leading business news weekly for healthcare management and provides the same quality of editorial coverage and breadth of business issues that have made <i>Modern Healthcare</i> the top publication for healthcare industry news.</p>
<p>Includes: <br />
Save 30% on new subscriptions <br />
Targeted to today's physician executives <br />
Experienced editorial staff <br />
Breaking news stories <br />
Timely developments of interest <br />
News and Trends from State Capitols</p>
<p><b>Contact: <br />
Modern Physician Magazine <br />
(888) 446-1422 </b></p>
<p><b>HCPro</b><br />
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            <td>Since 1986, HCPro, Inc. has been a leading provider of integrated information, education, training, and consulting products and services in the vital areas of healthcare regulation and compliance. HCPro is delighted to offer members of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS) a 20% discount on all HCPro Credentialing and Medical Staff products. <br />
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<b>Click <a href="http://www.aapsus.org/files/pdf/membership/HCPro_offer.pdf">here</a> for more information and directions on how to take advantage of this great offer. If at any time you need assistance with your order, call HCPro Customer Service at 888-727-1728.</b></p>