Where we’ve been

A Brief History of America’s PPO

1982
Family Health Plan founded as Minnesota’s first PPO

1983
Family Health Plan becomes operational offering:
* PPO Network (local)
* Utilization Review (local)
* Claims Re pricing

1991
Family Health Plan joins The Ethix Corporation, the nation’s largest network of independent and autonomous managed care companies.

New products offered:
* Claims Review
* Claims Auditing

1992
New products offered:
* PPO Network (local)
* Utilization Management (local and national)
* Case Management
* Maternity Management
* Claims Review
* Claims Auditing
* Pharmaceutical Management
* Disability Management
* Medicare Demonstration

1993
New products offered:
* National Networks
* Consulting Services for Community-Based Initiatives
* Independent Medical Evaluations (Medtor)
* Workers’ Compensation (in partnership with Intracorp)
* Claim Negotiation

1994
ETHIX Midwest becomes The Araz Group. “Araz” is an ancient Persian word that describes people whose integrity and commitment to excellence is recognized and respected by those with whom they live and work.

1997
* Implementation of new claims processing system
* Introduction of Alternative Medicine Network in Twin Cities area

1998
Network expansion continues in Iowa

2002
The Araz Group’s PPO Network is renamed America’s PPO

2008
Celebrating 25 years of service under the same ownership and management