Our current list of preferred vendors include:

1. Ambs Call Center: provides medical answering services. In business since 1934, they focus on the unique communication needs of the healthcare industry. They have implemented the latest in communication technology in order to provide the highest level of service.

Key Contact:
Mr. Aaron Boatin
338 West Franklin Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 780-4601
Email: aaron@ambs.info
www.AmbsCallCenter.com

2. Automatic Imaging: provides data management and shredding services for local Jackson physician practices. Services include scanning, shredding, filming, storage of documents, and back file conversion. They can scan any size document and convert it to fiche, roll film or digital format. No specialized equipment or proprietary software needed to view the images. Free pick up and delivery.

Key Contact:
Mr. David Urbaniak
4990 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Phone: (517) 764-3214
Email: amcimage@voyager.net

3. Career Quest Learning Center: Offers Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant training. Licensed by the State of Michigan and nationally accredited, Career Quest programs are approved by the American Medical Technologists and the National Center for Competency Testing, so graduates can become certified as Medical Assistants or Medical Administrative Specialists.

Key Contact:
Mr. Vance Hills
209 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 241
Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 990-9595
Email: VHills@CQLC.edu

4. DBI Business Interiors: provides office products, from supplies to equipment. Offers JPA members significant discounted pricing on popular office products. Members can purchase “on-line” and receive further discounts.

Key Contact:
Nicole Jersey
912 E. Michigan Ave
Lansing, Michigan 48912
Phone: (800) 968-1324 x169
Email:nicole.jersey@dbiyes.com

5. Henry Schein: We are your single source medical supply partner, for all your practice needs. Whether you're ordering diagnostic testing supplies, lab equipment, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, lasers, ultrasound, implementing a computerized practice-management system, or completely renovating your office, rely on us to help you take the best care of your patients - and your practice.

Key Contact:
Mr. Larry Hohs
Phone: (517) 410-0682
Email: larry.hohs@henryschein.com

6. Hospital Network Healthcare Services: provides a total solution to medical waste needs from pickup to disposal - HNHS disinfects and treats medical waste using an environmentally friendly system approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality that meets or exceeds all Federal and State Regulations for medical waste. Through partnered services, HNHS offers years of experience and additional resources to simplify the implementation of Disaster Recovery and/or Business Continuity Planning by providing Business Impact Analysis (BIA), storage, bandwidth and network assessments.

Hospital Network Healthcare Services
6212 American Ave.
Portage, Michigan 49002
Phone: (269) 329-3200

7. Interstate Leasing Company: enables you to acquire needed equipment by spreading the high cost into low payments and coordinates them with your reimbursement schedule. The equipment pays for itself with the revenues it generates, and as technology continues to advance, equipment can be upgraded at any time.

Interstate Leasing Company
Phone: 1 (888) 638-4200
Email: info@interstateleasing.com

8. Jamieson Allen Agency, Inc.: provides a full array of competitively priced insurance options for the members of JPA. The agency specializes in providing Professional Liability Insurance (Medical Malpractice) underwritten by American Physicians Assurance Corporation.

Key Contacts:
Trent Allen or Todd Iannarelli
2829 West Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (517) 546-6350
Email: jamieson-allen@core.com

9. JFP Benefit Management, Inc.: delivers consultative solutions to the challenges presented in today's employee benefit market. In an era of rapidly escalating employee benefit cost, it is crucial for an employer to develop a strategic, long-term solution to current issues while remaining cognizant of the bottom line. As a specialist in employee benefits, we are positioned within the marketplace to competitively research your fringe benefit plans.

JFP Benefit Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 189
Jackson, MI 49204
Phone: (517) 784-0535

10. Pro Image Uniforms: offers more than 4,500 uniforms and medical accessories featuring Landau, Barco, White Swan, Peaches and more.

Pro Image Uniforms
312 N. Wisner St.
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone: (517) 783-1043

11. Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc.: This is a full service marketing and market research firm that has a comprehensive medical practice “Healthcare” division. In addition to helping practices with their marketing plans, the firm provides patient satisfaction and service feasibility studies.

Key Contact:
Mr. Mark Dengler
45 Oswego Street, Suite 300
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: (315) 635-9802
Email: MarkD@RMSresults.com

12. TDS Metrocom: provides local, long distance and high-speed Internet services to more than five million satisfied customers. In business for more than 30 years, TDS Metrocom is a national leader in the telecommunications industry.

Key Contact:
Mr. Bill Ives
209 East Washington Street, Suite 236
Jackson, MI 49203
Phone: (517) 817-1722
Email: bill.ives@tdsmetro.com

13. Transworld Systems: can help you lower your billing and collection costs, increase the efficiency of your collection staff, and retain your patients all for a low fixed fee of less than $11 per account.

Key Contact:
Mr. Tom Venturini/David Huntington
5760 Commons Park
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: (800) 721-4874
Email: info@tsisyracuse.com

14. Voice Data Network Services, LLC: provides computer, printer and network support services. They boast over 40 years of combined technical expertise in the RF/Wireless Telecommunications and Information Technology fields. Available services include Samsung telephone systems and sales, network security/administration, diagnostic installation/repair, configuration, PC service/support, HP printer service & repair, telecom-wiring/installation, PDA synchronizing, wireless networks, and leasing equipment with capital backing.

Key Contact:
Mr. John Cooley
P.O. Box 522
Jackson, MI 49204-0522
Phone: (517) 581-3687
Email: john@vdn-services.com

15. Willis Information Technologies, Inc.: provides full service computer support in the design and support for customer IT solutions for practices large and small. Services include computer networking, hardware and software acquisition, cable installation, wireless service, hardware and software technical support, hardware and software training, Internet consulting and acquisition, and accounting software training and support for QuickBooks, Peachtree, and Checkbook.

Key Contact:
Ms. Valerie Williams
2545 Spring Arbor Rd., Suite 201
Jackson, MI 49203
Phone: (517) 788-8089 ext. 340
Email: Valerie@willispc.com

If you are interested in learning how to become a preferred vendor with the Jackson Physicians Alliance organization, please contact Cheryl Meschke @ (517) 817-2140 or by e-mail at cherylm@jpadocs.com