American Specialty Health, Inc. (ASH) is a privately owned specialty health organisation founded in 1987 by George DeVries, originally as a small chiropractic network management company. It now provides technology-enabled benefits management services, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal (MSK) care solutions and population health management. Its clients include health plans, employer groups, insurance carriers, trust funds and membership associations across the United States.
The company's technical work spans healthcare technology and technology-enabled benefits management, virtual musculoskeletal care, population health management, and the delivery of clinical and fitness programmes. Its portfolio comprises MSK care solutions, virtual MSK offerings, population health management services, health management services, and clinical and fitness programmes that have been delivered for more than 35 years to millions of members nationwide.
ASH reports annual revenue of more than $600m and employs over 1,500 people. It operates on a national scale from its origins in Southern California. The company holds URAC, NCQA and HITRUST certifications, and has been recognised by national organisations including NCQA and URAC for the quality, reliability and safety of its programmes.
The firm describes itself as independent and privately owned, with no disclosed external funding. It operates a remote-first work environment and states a focus on improving clinical outcomes, making health care affordable and improving member experiences.
