Joining the Cooperative Exchange Brings Value to Your Business

In today’s competitive market, effective collaboration is a significant benefit not only for the electronic data interchange industry but for your business as well. 

Joining the Cooperative Exchange (CE) is an effective means for your company to collaborate with other companies that operate and conduct business in a like or similar market space. The Cooperative Exchange is intended to assist member organizations by allowing them to have access to one or more trading partners in the organization, thereby enabling members to benefit from broad access to a significantly expanded network of payers. Members agree to share their direct payer lists for ANSI X.12 transactions and through direct agreements, the Cooperative Exchange members immediately gain access to an expanded payer base. 

In addition, joining the Cooperative Exchange opens the door to many additional benefits, including but not limited to:

	Industry Awareness Trends Legislation Education
	Networking with Industry Leaders
	Promotional and Marketing Opportunities Member News on CE Credibility as a member of CE (marketing)

The Cooperative Exchange is the recognized resource and representative of the clearinghouse industry for the media, governmental bodies and other outside interested parties.  It is an active and respected representative of the clearinghouse industry through its key participation on the Electronic Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and is at the forefront of influencing federal National Provider Identifier (NPI) issues and state laws and legislation regarding accreditation.  The CE reports on “How to Fix HIPPA in 10 Steps,” “National Provider Identifier Whitepaper” and “Cooperative Exchange Offers Recommendations for NPI Implementation” are cited extensively by the industry and government. The Cooperative Exchange is regarded as “the voice” for the medical and dental healthcare electronic transactions industry and gives your company added prestige.

The Cooperative Exchange encourages the exchange of information among its members relating to developments in the industry through its quarterly meetings.  The members are represented by the senior members of their company’s organizations and offer high-level discussions on the direction of the industry, latest market trends and developments.  Participation in these exchanges is invaluable for your business and can provide additional insight when determining your organizations direction.

To learn more about the Cooperative Exchange or to become a member contact:

Tim McMullen, Executive Director
tim@cooperativeexchange.org
(toll free) 866-238-4440
4347 W. Northwest Hwy, Suite 120-108
Dallas, TX 75220